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The following is a press release from the Las Vegas Aces:
LAS VEGAS (April 15, 2026)–Las Vegas Aces president and GM Nikki Fargas, announced today that the team has re-signed four-time WNBA M’VP A’ja Wilson, who was instrumental in the Aces earning three WNBA titles over the past four seasons. With the re-signing of Wilson, the Aces officially return 90% of their scoring power (75.5 of 83.6 ppg) from 2025.
“A’ja is truly one of one, who has led this franchise to where it is today,” Fargas said. “Not only has she catapulted into the history books and surpassed almost every record in existence, but she does so with the utmost confidence, authenticity and grace. We look forward to continuing to see her thrive in an Aces uniform.”
“YKWTFGO,” stated Wilson, who closed 2025 as the only player in W history to earn M’VP, Defensive Player of the Year, Finals M’VP and lead the league in scoring in the same season.
Wilson in 2025 also became the only player in history to collect a fourth WNBA M’VP honor. She also took home the M’VP trophy in 2020, 2022 and 2024. She is a two-time WNBA Finals M’VP, three-time Defensive Player of the Year, seven-time All-Star, six-time All-WNBA selection and a five-time All-Defensive Team member. Further, Wilson earned 13 Western Conference Player of the Month, 28 Western Conference Player of the Week and three WNBA Rookie of the Month honors.
Wilson averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks for the Aces during the 2025 regular and 26.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.1 steals and 2.5 blocked shots in her 12 playoff games in leading the Aces to their third title in four years. Additionally, Wilson posted averages of 25.3 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.6 spg and 2.3 bpg during the Aces incredible 16-0 winning streak to close out the season.
In addition to her multitude of awards, Wilson is the <a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-Kekmn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">only player in league history</a> to average at least 20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocked shots and 1 steal per game. And she did so twice – in 2024 and 2025. She also is the <a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-mZizX" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first player in league history to post a 30/20 game</a> after scoring 32 points and grabbing 20 caroms against Connecticut on Aug. 10, 2025, and is one of just <a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-XJXcV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">four players in history to record multiple 20/20 games</a>.
In all, Wilson’s 5,719 career points ranks No. 21 among all-time WNBA scoring leaders and she is currently No. 18 for rebounds (2,494), No. 13 for defensive boards (1,971), No. 9 for blocked shots (533) and No. 17 for stocks (868), after playing in just 267 games, which doesn’t even rank among the top 100 for games played in league history.
A two-time Olympic and two-time FIBA World Cup gold medalist, Wilson earned an additional three gold medals playing for USA Basketball junior teams at the 2013 and 2015 FIBA U19 World Cups and the 2014 FIBA U18 AmeriCup. The three-time USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (2015, 2022, 2024) earned M’VP honors at the 2022 World Cup, 2015 U19s and 2014 U18s.
The No. 1 Draft pick out of South Carolina in 2018; the Columbia, South Carolina, native has played the entirety of her career in the Sports &amp; Entertainment Capital of the World. In her first year, Wilson averaged 20.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 1.7 bpg en route to earning 2018 WNBA Rookie of the Year honors and over her eight seasons in the W, Wilson boasts career averages of 21.4 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.3 spg and 2.0 bpg.
Wilson’s WNBA league career rankings heading into the 2026 season:
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<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/ppgPzgxr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1st in points per game (21.4 ppg)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/rebpgCpmpz">3rd in rebounds per game (9.3 rpg)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/pts20Njnrb">3rd in 20+ point games (162)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/pts30Ldybd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2nd in 30+ point games (37)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/drebpgRezuw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1st in defensive rebounds per game (7.4 rpg)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/bpgZkehr">4th for blocks per game (2.0 bpg)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/blocksWzngf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9th in total blocks (933)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/fgmpgQbdgm">1st in field goals made per game (7.8)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/twopmpgQtcvq">1st in 2-point field goals made per game (7.5)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/ftmpgMdkrd">2nd in free throws made per game (5.5)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/doubledoublesRaiba">5th in double-doubles (120)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://u.acrossthetimeline.com/stat-RvjCY">1st in 30-point double-doubles (26)</a></li>
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Las Vegas Aces Re-Sign Three-Time World Champion, Four-Time WNBA M’VP A’ja Wilson

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2026 WNBA Power Rankings: Offseason Moves

The following is a press release from the Las Vegas Aces:
LAS VEGAS (April 13, 2026)–Las Vegas Aces president and GM Nikki Fargas, announced today that the team has re-signed three-time WNBA champion and 2023 WNBA scoring leader Jewell Loyd, who returns to the Sports &amp; Entertainment Capital of the World after first signing with the Aces in 2025.
“Jewell is a solidified champion and elite competitor who embodies everything we value as an organization,” Fargas said. She is a cornerstone talent in this league, and we are proud to keep her in Las Vegas on the cusp of our title defense this year.”
“Joining the Aces has been the perfect fit from day one. I’m thrilled to remain with this great organization and represent this city alongside my incredible teammates,” said Loyd, a veteran guard who spent her first 10 seasons in Seattle before moving to Las Vegas in 2025.
In 2025, Loyd started the first 25 games before requesting to come off the bench. As a starter, she averaged 10.4 ppg on 36.3% shooting from the field and 35.4% behind the arc. As a reserve, Loyd bumped those numbers to 12.1 ppg, 42.3% from the field and 40.9% from 3-point. Loyd’s production not only bumped up, but after starting with a 12-13 slate, the Aces went 18-1 in their final 19 games.
Heading into the 2026 season, Loyd’s 6,027 career point total ranks No. 14 on the league’s all-time scoring chart. She also ranks No. 9 for 3-pointers made (667), No. 10 for free throw percentage (.882), No. 17 for free throws made (1,344) and No. 22 for field goals made (2,008)
The 5-10 guard, who was selected No. 1 in the 2015 WNBA Draft, is a six-time WNBA All-Star, earned the 2015 WNBA Rookie of the Year award and is a three-time All-WNBA honoree. In 2023 she averaged a league-high 24.7 points per game, and owns a 11-year career scoring average of 16.2 ppg. She also has career averages of 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, while shooting 40.1% from the field and 35.2% from 3-point range.
A two-time Olympic and two-time World Cup gold medalist, Loyd aided Seattle to eight playoff appearances, winning the championships in 2018 and 2020. She also helped the Storm capture the 2021 Commissioner’s Cup title.
In addition to her Olympic and World Cup golds, Loyd also captured gold playing for the USA at the 2010 FIBA U17 World Cup and at the inaugural FIBA 3×3 World Cup in 2014.

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Las Vegas Aces Re-Sign Three-Time World Champion Jewell Loyd

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The following is a press release from the Golden State Valkyries:
The Golden State Valkyries announced Monday that they have re-signed All-Star forward Kayla Thornton to a one-year contract and signed center Kiah Stokes to a multi-year deal. The Valkyries have also announced that they have signed forward Cate Reese to a training camp contract.
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Thornton, 33, earned her first career WNBA All-Star selection this past season, becoming the first All-Star in Valkyries history and just the seventh undrafted player in WNBA history to receive the honor. The forward led the team with career highs of 14.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, scoring in double figures in 18 of her 22 games played. A 10-year veteran, Thornton was named Western Conference Player of the Week on June 17 before capping her landmark season with an All-Star nod. She was selected by Golden State in the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft from the New York Liberty, where she was part of the 2024 WNBA Championship team.
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&#8220;Kayla had an extraordinary season for this franchise and for herself,&#8221; said Valkyries General Manager, Ohemaa Nyanin. &#8220;She became our first-ever All-Star, and also stepped up as a leader for a new roster from day one. Kayla brings relentless work ethic and an unshakeable belief in this team.”
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A three-time WNBA Champion, Stokes, 33, is averaging 3.3 points and 5.4 rebounds to go with a 48.5 field goal percentage across her 10-year WNBA career. The 6-3 center joined Las Vegas in 2021 and played under then-assistant coach Natalie Nakase for three seasons, winning a pair of WNBA Championships together. Internationally, Stokes is a EuroLeague champion, two-time Turkish Cup champion, and four-time Turkish Super League champion with Fenerbahçe.
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Stokes was drafted 11th overall by the New York Liberty in the 2015 WNBA Draft, earning WNBA All-Rookie and WNBA All-Defensive Second Team honors. Stokes is a three-time NCAA Champion at the University of Connecticut and was named the AAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2015.
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&#8220;Kiah is a strong defender and a great addition to our team,&#8221; said Nyanin. &#8220;She has won three WNBA championships and was coached by Coach Nakase in Las Vegas, so she understands what we are building here and what it takes to win.&#8221;
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Reese, 26, averaged 15.4 points and 10.6 rebounds across nine EuroCup games for Poland’s MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec this past season. In 2023 she began her professional career with the Gold Coast Rollers of the Australian North league where she posted 22.9 points, 8.4 boards and 1.5 assists per game. A four-time All-Pac-12 honoree, Reese played five seasons at Arizona where she earned Associated Press All-American Honorable Mention recognition and was named to the 2023 Katrina McClain Award Top 10 List, recognizing the nation’s top power forwards.
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&#8220;Cate is a versatile scorer, a physical rebounder,&#8221; said Nyanin. &#8220;She has shown incredible resilience throughout her career, and we are excited to welcome her to the Bay.”
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Valkyries Re-Sign All-Star Kayla Thornton And Sign WNBA Champion Kiah Stokes

The following is a press release from the Phoenix Mercury:
WNBA Third-All Time Leading Scorer Returns for 17th Season and 12th with Phoenix
 
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury have re-signed two-time WNBA Champion DeWanna Bonner.
&#8220;Having DeWanna back in a Mercury uniform is incredibly meaningful to our organization,” said General Manager Nick U&#8217;Ren. “She brings a championship mindset, elite skillset and the kind of leadership that defines winning teams.&#8221;
Bonner, a 16-year WNBA veteran, returns to the Mercury for her 12th season with the team – the second-most in franchise history behind only Diana Taurasi’s 20 seasons. The 6-4 wing signed with the Mercury midway through the 2025 season after playing the previous five seasons (2019-24) with the Connecticut Sun. Bonner spent the first 10 years of her career with Phoenix (2009-16, 2018-19), where she helped bring two WNBA Championships to the Valley in 2009 and 2014. She is a six-time WNBA All-Star (2015, 2018-19, 2021, 2023-24), two-time All-WNBA selection (2015, 2020), All-Defensive Second Team selection (2015), the league’s only three-time Sixth Player of the Year (2009-11) and ranks third on the WNBA’s all-time scoring list.
Last season with the Mercury, Bonner averaged 10.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in 24 games (1 start), leading all WNBA reserves in points (10.6) and steals (0.9) per game (minimum 25 games played) during the 2025 season. Bonner had three 20+ point games as reserve, tied for third most in the league, and ranked second with seven 15+ point efforts. In just her third game back with Phoenix, she posted 22 points and 11 rebounds — her WNBA-record fifth career 20/10 game as a reserve.
Originally selected fifth overall in the 2009 WNBA Draft by the Mercury, Bonner holds career averages of 14.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 535 games (403 starts). She is currently third in WNBA history in points (7,807), games played (535) and free throws made (1,938), fourth in minutes played (16,028), sixth in field goals made (2,603), eighth in rebounds (3,204) and steals (631), and 10th in three-point field goals made (663). Bonner joins Tamika Catchings and Tina Charles as the only players in WNBA history to reach 7,000 points, 3,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists in their careers. She ranks second in Mercury history in games and minutes played, steals, three-point makes, free-throw makes and double-doubles, and third in points, rebounds, assists, blocks and field goals made.

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Phoenix Mercury Re-Sign DeWanna Bonner

The following is a press release from the Minnesota Lynx:
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“Courtney has been such a special part of the Lynx for the last two seasons. The passion and joy she plays with elevates our team to great heights and we look forward to continuing our relationship in the coming years,” said Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve.  
Williams, a two-time All-Star, will enter her third season with Minnesota after starting in all 44 games for the Lynx last season. The guard averaged 13.6 points on 42.8% shooting from the floor and 38.9% shooting from deep, along with 6.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. She finished the season ranked second in the WNBA in total assists (271) and assists per game, while also breaking her own franchise single-season assist record set in 2024. 
The guard opened last season with 19 assists and zero turnovers across Minnesota’s first two games against the Dallas Wings (May 16) and Los Angeles Sparks (May 18), tying the highest assist total with zero turnovers over a two-game span in WNBA history (Sue Bird, 2009). She recorded nine 20+ point games and four games with 10+ assists, including a career-high 13 assists against New York on July 30. 
The Folkston, Ga. native signed with Minnesota ahead of the 2024 season and has appeared in 18 postseason games with the Lynx, averaging 14.4 points on 42.5% shooting from the field and 36.7% shooting from three, along with 5.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. Williams helped Minnesota to a WNBA Finals appearance in 2024, along with capturing the 2024 Commissioner’s Cup Championship. She also led the Lynx to a franchise-best 34–10 regular season record and the No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs. 
Originally selected eighth overall in the 2016 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury, the 10-year veteran has made seven trips to the WNBA Playoffs across her career. Williams holds career averages of 12.2 points on 43.6% shooting from the floor and 37.4% shooting from three, along with 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.9 steals per game. A 2016 graduate of the University of South Florida, Williams left the program ranking first in single-season points after a 763-point performance in her senior year and second in career points (2,304).

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Lynx Re-Sign Guard Courtney Williams

The following is a press release from the Phoenix Mercury:
 
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury have re-signed four-time WNBA All-Star Kahleah Copper.
&#8220;Kahleah is a true leader, on and off the court, one of the most explosive athletes in our game and competes with a relentless edge and toughness,&#8221; said Mercury General Manager Nick U’Ren. “Her impact on both ends of the court and ability to deliver in the biggest moments make her truly special.”
Copper earned four consecutive WNBA All-Star selections from 2021-2024, was named to the All-WNBA Second Team in 2024 and captured WNBA Finals MVP honors in 2021. The 10-year WNBA veteran now enters her third season in Phoenix, after helping lead the Mercury to the WNBA Finals in 2025.
Last season, Copper averaged 15.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 28 games. The 6-1 wing was one of six players in the league (minimum 20 games) to average at least 15 points and two made three-pointers per game, joining Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Mitchell and Kelsey Plum. Despite missing 16 games due to injury, Copper recorded five games with at least four three-pointers, just one shy of her 2023 career best.
Copper is the fastest player in Mercury history to reach 1,000 points, doing so in just 51 games. With 10 30-point games for Phoenix, she has tied DeWanna Bonner for the third most in franchise history, behind only Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. In 2024, she ranked third in the WNBA in scoring, finishing with 782 points – the third-highest single-season total in Mercury history after Taurasi’s 2006 and 2008 campaigns. Copper made WNBA history in 2024, becoming the first player to score 37+ points in back-to-back games.
The North Philadelphia native holds career averages of 12.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 319 games. She has won gold medals with Team USA at the 2022 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics, scoring a team-high 10 points in the fourth quarter of the Olympic gold medal game.

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Phoenix Mercury Re-Sign Kahleah Copper

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The following is a press release from the Seattle Storm:
SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm today announced WNBA Champion and four-time WNBA All-Defensive selection Ezi Magbegor has re-signed with the team. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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“From the start, it was a priority for us to bring Ezi back to Seattle. She means a great deal to this organization and to our city,” said Storm General Manager Talisa Rhea. “On the court, she has a real impact on the defensive end with her ability to cover ground, protect the rim and disrupt plays. She anchors us. What’s been just as impressive is her growth and the way she’s expanding her game and her voice. This next chapter is about fully stepping into that. We believe Ezi is one of the most impactful two-way players in the league, and we’re excited to keep building with her at the center of it.”
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Magbegor, a 6-foot-4 forward/center, reached several career milestones during the 2025 season, surpassing 1,000 career rebounds and recording her 350th career block to move into second place on the Storm’s all-time blocks list. On June 3, she swatted five shots in just 1:50 of playing time, setting a WNBA record for the shortest amount of time between a player’s first and fifth blocks. Magbegor became the only player in league history to record 5+ blocks and 5+ assists with less than 20 minutes of play on June 17 and ended the regular season at No. 22 on the WNBA all-time blocks list with 354 career blocks. She set the Storm’s single season blocks record with 96 swats and averaged 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and shot 49.3% from the field.
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“When I think of home, I think of Seattle. I’m so excited to be back in a city and with an organization that means so much to me. As I continue my career, I’m excited to grow with this team in front of our amazing Storm fans,” said Magbegor.
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The Melbourne native made her Unrivaled debut on January 5, 2026, and appeared in 11 games for the Hive. She averaged 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 52.1% from the field. Magbegor played on the Australian National Team during the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Istanbul from March 11-14, 2026, where she averaged 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
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For more information or to purchase tickets for the upcoming season, visit <a href="http://storm.wnba.com/">http://storm.wnba.com</a> or call (206)-217-WNBA (9622). 
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Seattle Storm Re-Signs All-Defensive Standout Ezi Magbegor

The following is a press release from the Chicago Sky:
CHICAGO (April 12, 2026) — The Chicago Sky officially signed guard/forward DiJonai Carrington, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We’re thrilled to bring DiJonai to the Sky,” General Manager Jeff Pagliocca said. “She brings speed, defense, versatility and a fierce competitive spirit, and we can’t wait to see her electrify Skytown.”
Carrington appeared in a total of 31 games last season between Dallas and Minnesota. She averaged 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 21.9 minutes and 14 starts.
She spent the first four years of her career with the Connecticut Sun after being drafted with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft. In four seasons and 131 games with Connecticut, Carrington averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
Carrington gradually improved over her time with Connecticut, significantly growing her statistical output with each consecutive season. In 2023, Carrington averaged 8.3 points and finished runner-up in Sixth Player of the Year voting.
In 2024, Carrington broke out, averaging 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals. For her strong play, Carrington won Most Improved Player, earned a nod to the WNBA All-Defensive First Team and finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
During her time with Connecticut, Carrington saw tremendous experience in the postseason. In just three years as a rotation regular, she played in 25 playoff games with the Sun, averaging 7.4 points and 3.1 rebounds.
Prior to the WNBA, Carrington played five collegiate seasons across stints with Stanford and Baylor. She averaged 9.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals during her time in college.
She began her career playing four seasons at Stanford. She had her best statistical season in her third year, averaging 14.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals, earning All-Pac-12 honors. Carrington transferred to Baylor for her final college year, averaging 14.3 points and 2.1 steals while winning Big 12 Sixth Player of the Year.
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Chicago Sky Sign Guard/Forward DiJonai Carrington

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The following is a press release from the Los Angeles Sparks:
The Los Angeles Sparks today announced the re-signing of two-time WNBA champion, four-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist guard Kelsey Plum. Per team policy, the terms of the agreement were not released.
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“Kelsey brings a rare combination of competitiveness, skill and leadership that elevates everyone around her,” said Sparks General Manager Raegan Pebley. “Her daily standard and preparation set the tone for our team, and she consistently impacts winning through the way she works and competes.”
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Plum was acquired by L.A. on February 1, 2025, via a three-team trade with the Las Vegas and Seattle Storm, the first deal in league history that included multiple first overall draft picks. On May 16, she set a league record for points in a season opener and in a team debut, dropping a surgical 37 points in a decisive road victory over the Valkyries. The lefty continued to rewrite the Sparks record book for the remainder of the 2025 campaign, claiming the franchise&#8217;s single-season highs for points, assists, three-pointers made and free throws made. The star guard averaged 19.5 points per contest and posted per-game career highs in assists (5.7), rebounds (3.1) and steals (1.2), earning her fourth consecutive All-Star selection. Reliable and durable, Plum led the W in minutes per game (35.1), suiting up for 43 of 44 games.
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In 2025, the former Pac-12 dynamo led the league with four outings of at least 20 points, six assists and two steals while shooting 50.0% or better from the floor. Paige Bueckers, Kelsey Mitchell and Alyssa Thomas each finished with three such performances. She also tied Caitlin Clark for the most games in a season (18) with at least 20 points and five assists. Plum produced five consecutive such games, which tied Clark, Arike Ogunbowale and Cappie Pondexter for another league record. Plum finished the season third in free throws made per game, fourth in scoring average, fifth in triples and assists per contest and eighth in free-throw percentage.
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Plum’s 88.5% career mark from the free-throw line enters the 2026 season eighth all-time (minimum 240 free throws made), while her 588 made three-pointers stand 13th all-time. Among the 71 players in WNBA history with at least 300 career triples, the Sparks star ranks eighth in three-point percentage with a career percentage of 38.3.
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In March, Plum led Team Phantom to a championship at Unrivaled, recording an efficient 31 points and five assists and hitting the game-winning three-pointer. She was named to the 2026 All-Unrivaled First Team and was a finalist for the regular-season Most Valuable Player Award. Later that month, the skilled guard helped Team USA to a 5-0 record at the World Cup Qualifiers in Puerto Rico, averaging 11.2 points in just 20.4 minutes per game on 56.8% shooting and 50.0% from distance. Internationally, the veteran has won Olympic gold in both the 3&#215;3 (Tokyo 2021) and 5&#215;5 format (Paris 2024).
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As a member of the Aces organization, where she spent the first seven seasons of her career, Plum received All-Rookie honors, was named WNBA Sixth Player of the Year in 2021 and notched All-WNBA First Team designation and a third-place finish in MVP voting the following year. It was also in Las Vegas where the 5-foot-8 guard featured prominently in the franchise’s back-to-back WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023. Over the first three games of the 2023 Finals, the Poway, California native averaged 26.0 points and 2.0 steals on 49.1% from the field. In Games 2 and 3, Plum converted five triples each, shooting 55.6% (10-for-18) from deep.
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The versatile guard has also won a Commissioner’s Cup (2022) and the WNBA Skills Challenge (2023). As a Washington Husky, Plum held the women’s college basketball record for career points until 2024 (she still ranks second) and was the 2017 Naismith College Player of the Year, John R. Wooden Award winner and AP Player of the Year.
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Sparks Re-Sign Two-Time Champion Guard Kelsey Plum

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