Plum’s Blockbuster Move: Sparks Land Star Guard in Three-Team Trade
The WNBA offseason is always full of surprises, but few expected the Las Vegas Aces to part ways with one of their biggest stars. In a shocking three-team trade, the Los Angeles Sparks have acquired Kelsey Plum, a two-time WNBA champion and one of the league’s top guards.
The Trade Breakdown
This high-profile deal involved three teams:
• Los Angeles Sparks receive: Kelsey Plum (G, Aces)
• Las Vegas Aces receive: Jewell Loyd (G, Storm)
• Seattle Storm receive: No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Li Yueru (C, Sparks)
Plum, who was a key part of the Aces’ back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023, will now take her talents to Los Angeles, where the Sparks have been searching for a star guard since 2019.
Why This Move Is Huge for the Sparks
The Sparks have struggled in recent years, missing the playoffs multiple times. By adding Plum, they get an elite scorer, playmaker, and leader. Last season, Plum averaged 17.8 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game while shooting 39% from three.
She also reunites with Dearica Hamby, her former Aces teammate, which could reignite some of the chemistry that helped Las Vegas dominate the league.
How the Aces and Storm Benefit
While losing Plum is a major shake-up for the Aces, they’re not taking a step back. Jewell Loyd, a four-time All-Star and WNBA champion with the Storm, joins forces with A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young to keep Las Vegas in championship contention.
For Seattle, this move signals a youth-focused rebuild. The No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft gives them a chance to land a future star, and Li Yueru provides depth in the frontcourt.
What’s Next?
With Plum in LA, Loyd in Vegas, and Seattle building for the future, the 2025 WNBA season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.
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