When one door closes, another one opens, and that sentiment is true for former Las Vegas Aces, and current Los Angeles Sparks guard, Kelsey Plum. The former No. 1 overall pick played seven seasons with the franchise. After winning two WNBA titles, the Aces were knocked off by the New York Liberty.

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.

The Los Angeles Sparks shook up the WNBA world this past week with the acquisition of All-Star guard Kelsey Plum in a three-team trade involving the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces. It cost the Sparks the No.

The Las Vegas Aces formally announced their blockbuster trade of superstar Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks today, ending her run with the team after eight years and two WNBA title seasons. "From a legendary career at the University of Washington to being selected No.