In a stunning WNBA trade that has set the league on fire, Kelsey Plum is heading to the Los Angeles Sparks while Jewell Loyd is making her way to the reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces. This massive roster shake-up comes after Loyd’s request for a trade following allegations of harassment within the Seattle Storm organization.
The Las Vegas Aces have reportedly traded three-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks in a blockbuster three-team deal. ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news along with Ramona Shelburne, Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews.
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Kelsey Plum is headed to Los Angeles as part of a three-way trade that will send Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Additionally, the Aces will receive the No. 13 pick from the Sparks. This trade creates a star trio in Los Angeles with Plum, Dearica Hamby and Cameron Brink. Reacting to this news on her ...
LA Sparks acquire Kelsey Plum in a three-team trade, sending Jewell Loyd to the Aces, while the Storm get draft capital
The Los Angeles Sparks, Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm ... title in 2016 but has struggled to contend since. Former Ace Dearica Hamby is also on the squad. Seattle finished the recent regular ...
The Los Angeles ... the Sparks long-term. It's hard to fathom the Sparks remaining near the bottom of the league with Plum playing alongside Rickea Jackson, Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby, and ...
WNBA stars Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd switch teams in a three-way trade involving the Aces, Sparks, and Storm.
Lexie Brown has really come into her own these past few seasons playing for the Los Angeles Sparks. Her three seasons with the Sparks have seen her play a career-high in minutes.
The Aces have thrived with players selected at the top of the WNBA draft, but they have also made key additions in free agency over the years.
Throughout her career, Kelsey Plum has been widely regarded as one of the best leaders in the WNBA, both on and off the court, taking the time to mentor younger players around her and performing on the highest level. Her play has seen her become a staple on Team USA in FIBA and Olympic play.