In a major move that reshapes the WNBA landscape, the Los Angeles Sparks, Las Vegas Aces, and Seattle Storm have agreed to a multi-team trade involving All-Stars Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd. The deal sees Plum heading to the Sparks and Loyd joining the Aces.
The Los Angeles Sparks , Las Vegas Aces , and Seattle Storm have agreed to a blockbuster multi-team trade that will see star players Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd change teams. ESPN's Shams Charania, Ramona Shelburne, Kendra Andrews, and Alexa Philippou reported the details on Sunday, citing league sources. In this major shakeup, three-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum will head to the Los Angeles Sparks .
Plum, a key contributor to the Aces' back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023, joins a Sparks team looking to rebuild and contend after a period of struggle. Seattle Storm will acquire six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd, a dynamic scorer and a gold medalist with Team USA, in a move that strengthens their roster for the upcoming season. Loyd will be joining an Aces team led by star A'ja Wilson, aiming to bounce back from their disappointing loss in the 2023 WNBA Finals. Seattle will also receive the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft from Los Angeles, along with 6-foot-7 center Li Yueru, bolstering their future prospects. The Sparks will receive the No. 9 overall pick from Seattle, while Las Vegas will get the No. 13 pick from Los Angeles, adding to their draft capital. The deal also includes a roster swap, with the Sparks sending Dearica Hamby, a former Ace, back to Las Vegas. The Seattle Storm finished the regular season with a 25-15 record, falling short of their championship aspirations after a first-round sweep by Las Vegas in the playoffs. Loyd led the Storm in scoring alongside key players like Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Gabby Williams, and Ezi Magbegor. Meanwhile, the Aces are determined to reclaim their throne after falling short of a three-peat, looking to Plum's leadership and offensive spark to propel them back to the top. The Los Angeles Sparks, with Plum's addition, aim to capitalize on their young talent and rebuild into a competitive force in the WNBA.
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