The Las Vegas Aces' decision to move star guard Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks via a blockbuster three-team trade in late January dramatically changed not only the WNBA landscape, but also the Sparks' 2025 season outlook.

Three-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum made her Los Angeles Sparks debut on Friday night after coming over from the Las Vegas Aces in the offseason. Facing the Golden State Valkyries in their inaugural game, Plum put on a show—dropping 37 points on 11-of-19 shooting, along with two rebounds, six assists, and five steals.

Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase reacted to Kelsey Plum's debut with the Sparks, a star she coached during her time with the Aces.