New Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum recently posted several photos on her Instagram, including some seemingly in California. It begs the question: Did Kelsey Plum hint at a Sparks trade one day before the blockbuster WNBA deal? Here’s the answer: it’s unclear. But here’s what we do know.
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.
Two-time WNBA champion Kelsey Plum is headed to the Los Angeles Sparks in a massive three-team trade that shook hoops fans on Sunday night. Also part of the deal is Jewell Loyd, — who is getting her wish after requesting a trade from the Seattle Storm — as the two-time WNBA champion in her own right is on her way to the Las Vegas Aces.
The Sparks made a big move to acquire Kelsey Plum on Sunday, and it's becoming clearer what her role will be in Los Angeles.
In a major WNBA trade, the Seattle Storm are trading six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces in a three-team deal. As part of the trade, three-time All-Star Kelsey Plum will join the Los Angeles Sparks.
The Sparks have an opportunity to win now with acquiring Kelsey Plum, despite giving up the No. 2 overall pick.
The Los Angeles Sparks, Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm agreed to a multi-team deal that will see Kelsey Plum head to Southern California and Jewell Loyd to Sin City, ESPN's Shams Charania, Ramona Shelburne, Kendra Andrews and Alexa Philippou reported Sunday, citing league sources.
The centerpieces of the trade were All-Star guards Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd, who went to the Sparks and Aces, respectively. The Storm, meanwhile, got the No. 2 pick in this year's draft and Li Yueru from Los Angeles.
WNBA stars Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd switch teams in a three-way trade involving the Aces, Sparks, and Storm.
Potential has a way of tantalizing sports fans. However, most prospects don't turn in to proven commodities. Which is exactly what the Los Angeles Sparks acquir
Here is how the trade shakes out: Las Vegas receives: Jewell Loyd, No. 13 overall pick (via Sparks) Los Angeles receives: Kelsey Plum, No. 9 overall pick (via Seattle) Seattle receives: No. 2 overall pick (via Sparks), Li Yueru