Kelsey Plum had a legendary start to her career with the Las Vegas Aces. After being drafted first overall by the San Antonio Stars in 2017, Plum was a pioneer and leader as the team moved west to Las Vegas.

On Wednesday, Plum was officially introduced as a member of the Sparks after the team traded for her from the Las Vegas Aces. As she starts a new chapter in her career, the WNBA star was asked what stands out to her about the young core of the L.A. franchise that features Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson and Rae Burrell.

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.

Kelsey Plum used to attend Los Angeles Sparks games as a kid, with her mother driving them from the San Diego area.

The Sparks re-signed veteran guard Odyssey Sims in WNBA free agency following the sign-and-trade for Kelsey Plum.

Kelsey Plum was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks, and there is excitement revolving around the team on what they can do during the upcoming season. Plum will be reunited with Dearica Hamby, as they used to play on the Las Vegas Aces together before Hamby eventually left.

The Los Angeles Sparks looked poised to contend in 2025 with fired-up new addition Kelsey Plum setting an ambitious assists targets for heself with an up-and-coming team