Las Vegas Aces Face Major Roster Shakeups as Kelsey Plum Trade Speculation Grows

The Aces lose Kate Martin to the Golden State Valkyries, while a potential three-team trade could send Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks.

Kate Martin, a fan favorite for the Las Vegas Aces, was selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the 2024 WNBA expansion draft after being left unprotected by the Aces.
A’ja Wilson expressed her disappointment at Martin's departure but celebrated her former teammate’s new opportunity with the Valkyries' inaugural roster.
Reports suggest a potential three-team trade involving Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum, and multiple WNBA teams could reshape free agency, though no deal has been finalized yet.
Kelsey Plum, a San Diego native, is rumored to prefer a move to the Los Angeles Sparks, where she could join rising stars Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink.
The Aces are reportedly exploring options to replace Plum, with Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter emerging as a potential candidate to fill the offensive gap.