Kelsey Plum is set to join the Los Angeles Sparks in a stunning three-way trade, and the social media fans couldn’t stop gushing over it. While Jewell Loyd makes her way to the Las Vegas Aces, the excitement among the Sparks fans is palpable.
Plum’s departure from the Aces comes after she was named the franchise player, highlighting her importance to the team. With a strong average of 17.8 points and 4.2 assists last season, her skills will be a valuable addition to the Sparks. The team is looking to strengthen their young core, which includes promising talents like Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink.
Returning to her roots in California, where she grew up in Poway, adds an emotional angle to her move. She will reunite with former Aces teammate Dearica Hamby. Bringing in Plum adds an experienced guard to the Sparks’ promising lineup. The 2x WNBA champion will form a deadly trio with rising stars Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink.
BREAKING: Kelsey Plum is being traded the Los Angeles Sparks in a multi-team deal that sends Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces, per @ShamsCharania, @ramonashelburne, @alexaphilippou, @kendra__andrews
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 27, 2025
WOW ‼️ pic.twitter.com/R9ZAVifLnS
Like Jewel Loyd, Plum has spent her entire WNBA career with the Las Vegas franchise after being drafted first overall in 2017 when the team was based in San Antonio. Although, Loyd’s trade to the Aces marks the end of an era in Seattle. She spent her entire career since being drafted in 2015. A six-time All-Star and two-time champion, Loyd averaged an impressive 19.7 points and 4.5 rebounds last season.
Internet Is Going Crazy Over The New Los Angeles Sparks Trio After The Blockbuster Kelsey Plum Trade
In Plum’s exchange, the Sparks gave up the No. 2 draft pick and Li Yueru while also bringing home the No. 9 pick. Meanwhile, the Aces acquire the 13th pick, allowing them to continue building on their championship legacy. And the Sparks’ fanbase is getting excited for the latest signing.
“Yea sparks winning the chip,” a fan commented.
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Yea sparks winning the chip
— Lebronin1 (@Lebronin1) January 27, 2025
“The sparks are gonna be insanely good,” another fan commented.
The sparks are gonna be insanely good
— 𝟐𝟑 👑 (@BronWorld) January 27, 2025
“This trio is sick,” an enthusiast fan wrote.
This trio is sick🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/rsIcZ34ADA
— Ashwin (@Sudharsan_ak) January 27, 2025
“Good day to be a Cameron Brink fan,” a user wrote.
good day to be a cameron brink fan
— 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 (@xJahstin) January 27, 2025
“That’s a solid trio in LA. I like that combo,” added another one.
That’s a solid trio in LA. I like that combo
— Vinny Chase (@Shadboogie55) January 27, 2025
“Sparks just got a lot better. Rooting for Jewell in LV, hoping she eats while A’ja draws more attention,” a user commented.
Sparks just got a lot better. Rooting for Jewell in LV, hoping she eats while A'ja draws more attention.
— Dave Sae🧙🏽♂️ (@davesaeyes) January 27, 2025
However, it is a good day to be a Sparks fan. And it will only get better from the day Plum steps into the court in the team’s colors.
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