When one door closes, another one opens, and that sentiment is true for former Las Vegas Aces, and current Los Angeles Sparks guard, Kelsey Plum. The former No. 1 overall pick played seven seasons with the franchise. After winning two WNBA titles, the Aces were knocked off by the New York Liberty.

Kelsey Plum has been traded to the Los Angeles Sparks but she'll leave Las Vegas as one of the greatest players in Aces history.

Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum was acquired by the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday in a three-team trade that saw some notable pieces move. The Aces received Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd, while the Storm received the No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and center Li Yueru.

The Los Angeles Sparks signaled their intent to accelerate the timeline of their rebuild with the acquisition of All-Star guard Kelsey Plum in a sign-and-trade deal during WNBA free agency. It’s a new beginning for Plum, who had spent the first eight seasons of her career with the Las Vegas Aces.

It’s been an incredible journey to be a part of the Aces organization, and Vegas will always hold a special place in my heart,” Plum wrote. “Vegas is much more than the s

The Storm landed the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming draft, center Li Yueru from the Sparks, and Las Vegas' 2026 first-round pick. Meanwhile, the Aces acquired guard Jewell Loyd from Seattle and the No. 13 pick in the 2025 draft via Los Angeles.

The Las Vegas Aces formally announced their blockbuster trade of superstar Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks today, ending her run with the team after eight years and two WNBA title seasons. "From a legendary career at the University of Washington to being selected No.