The 2025 Offseason was wild. The Indiana Fever made a host of changes, adding championship-experienced players to its young roster. But it was not the only team with major signings; the Los Angeles Sparks added two-time champion Kelsey Plum to its lineup.
The veteran’s move was shocking. Especially with her impact on the Las Vegas Aces. In a recent episode of ‘Bird’s Eye’, she narrated the reasons behind switching teams.
Kelsey Plum Highlights Shocking Reasons Behind Leaving Aces
Early in January, the Las Vegas Aces acquired the star guard, showing trust in her. But she demanded trade, and the franchise looked for a replacement in return. The most jaw-dropping transaction happened when a three-team trade sent Plum to the Sparks and got Lloyd in return from the Storm.
Talking about the trade and request, the 30-year-old star mentioned the situation and how it frustrated her.
“You have the basketball element. It’s not about shots or points. It’s just more of a feeling… Yeah, I can set cross screens and back screens for A’ja all day, no problem. But then you feel, ‘Am I becoming the fourth option?’ We’re not winning, so that also feels frustrating. There are egos involved. Again, it’s not just me; that’s what happens when you play on a team with a ton of people that are budding stars,” Plum told Sue Bird on a Podcast (Via YT/SueBird).
The outspoken Kelsey Plum mentioned that she was looking for a fresh start with feeling that she wouldn’t grow more at the Aces. She took a chance leading a side instead of playing under A’ja Wilson.
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The four-time All-Star’s move was a bold decision, moving from the former championship side to the team that missed the playoffs for three seasons in a row.
Kelsey Plum Playing Solid First Season With LA Sparks
Standing firm on her decision, the star made a solid start with the LA Sparks. Former champion leads the young team in scoring with 20.1 points per game and assists with 5.8 per game. carrying the side, her efforts put the Sparks at the ninth-place finish after 333 games and are in contention for the postseason.
As per a recent X post from LA Sparks PR, she recently broke Lisa Leslie’s single-season record for most free throws made, achieving 172 free throws in 31 games. Additionally, she set the Sparks’ record for most games with 20+ points in a single season with her 20th such game. Defeating Caitlin Clark and co., she is the only marquee player without a loss against the Indiana Fever team.
Putting the three-time champions in the playoffs would be a massive achievement for Plum and Co. after a slow start. They will face the Washington team next after beating the Wings in a close game.