Kelsey Plum Withdraws from New Unrivaled 3-on-3 Basketball League

The WNBA star cites a need for personal time during the offseason, leaving the league short on players ahead of its January debut.

Kelsey Plum, a key player for the Las Vegas Aces and a three-time WNBA All-Star, announced she will not participate in the inaugural season of the Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league.
Plum shared her decision on Instagram, stating she wanted to prioritize personal time during the offseason and thanked the league for its understanding.
Unrivaled, co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is set to debut on January 17, 2025, in Miami with six teams and a total salary pool exceeding $8 million.
Plum’s withdrawal leaves the league three players short of filling its six rosters, with other notable players like Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson also declining to participate.
Despite Plum's absence, Unrivaled will feature prominent WNBA players such as Brittney Griner, Angel Reese, and Arike Ogunbowale, with games broadcast on TNT, TruTV, and streamed on Max.