NOT OVER YET 😳

Kelsey Plum Traded to the LA Sparks in Blockbuster Deal – Ramona Shelburne Breaks It Down

| April 2025

The WNBA offseason just delivered its most jaw-dropping twist yet.
Kelsey Plum, a two-time WNBA champion and All-Star guard for the Las Vegas Aces, has officially been traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in a stunning three-team deal. First reported by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the move sent shockwaves across the basketball world.

This isn’t just a trade—it’s a statement. And as Ramona put it: “NOT OVER YET.”

💥 TRADE BREAKDOWN

This history-making deal involves three teams, two former No. 1 draft picks, and major playoff implications.

🔁 Here’s how the trade went down:

Los Angeles Sparks receive:

Kelsey Plum (G)
2025 No. 9 overall pick (via Seattle)
Seattle’s 2026 second-round pick

Las Vegas Aces receive:

Jewell Loyd (G)
2025 No. 13 overall pick (via Sparks)

Seattle Storm receive:

2025 No. 2 overall pick (via Sparks)
Li Yueru (C)
2026 first-round pick (via Las Vegas)

This is the first time two former No. 1 overall picks (Plum & Loyd) have been swapped in the same trade in WNBA history.

🧠 BEHIND THE DEAL: “TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW”

According to Ramona Shelburne, the trade wasn’t just tactical—it was emotional.
Rumors of internal friction between Plum and the Aces organization had been circulating since mid-2024. The decision to part ways seemed inevitable.

“I think the timing was right,” Shelburne said on ESPN. “Plum needed a fresh start. And the Sparks? They needed a face of the franchise.”

Los Angeles wasted no time making her that.

💬 KELSEY PLUM: “I’M BRINGING THE FIRE HOME”

A proud SoCal native, Kelsey Plum shared her excitement about returning to her roots:

“Joining the Sparks is a dream. I grew up watching this franchise dominate. Now it’s my turn to bring the fire back home.”

Fans flooded social media with welcome messages and the hashtag #WelcomeHomePlum trended for hours.

🔥 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE SPARKS

After a rocky 2024 season, LA is in full rebuild mode—but with purpose. The addition of Plum gives them leadership, scoring, and championship DNA.

Paired with top rookie talent like Jayla Morgan and a revamped coaching staff, the Sparks are officially back in the playoff conversation—and maybe more.

📖 READ MORE:

📄 Official Trade Announcement – WNBA.com
📰 Ramona Shelburne’s ESPN Report
🧠 Sports Illustrated: Full Trade Analysis

👀 WHAT’S NEXT?

With training camp set to begin April 27, and the Sparks season opener against the Golden State Valkyries on May 6, Plum’s LA era is about to begin.

Between explosive trades, rising rookies, and looming CBA negotiations led by stars like Angel Reese, the 2025 WNBA season is already shaping up to be unforgettable.

So stay locked in. Because this?
It’s not over yet.

#WNBA #KelseyPlum #LAsparks #RamonaShelburne #WNBA2025 #TradeAlert #NotOverYet #WomenInSports