With Jewell Loyd requesting a trade, there's an an entirely plausible scenario that could return Kelsey Plum to Seattle and into the Storm's lineup for next season.

Oct 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The WNBA offseason enters its second stage today. After 10 days of extending qualifying offers to retain the rights of their own free agents, teams are now allowed to negotiate with everyone. Contracts cannot officially be finalized until Feb. 1, but deals will be agreed upon before then, if not signed on the dotted line.

When you combine the records, the team success, the sellouts and the "what is she going to do next?" factor — has any Washington Husky had a greater impact than Kelsey Plum?

Kelsey Plum, the point guard who could leave the Los Angeles Aces ahead of the 2025 WNBA season, was honored by the University of Washington during a ceremony on Saturday

At halftime of its game against Purdue on Saturday, Washington sent its first women’s jersey to the rafters, retiring the No. 10 that Kelsey Plum wore for four years as she rewrote the school — and NCAA — record books.

January 21 marks the day where WNBA free agents can begin negotiating contracts with teams. While deals can't actually be signed until February 1, the next ten

With the Valkyries owning the No. 5 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Pelton expressed belief that the new franchise would use it in a trade package for Plum. While the three-time All-Star has been cored by the Aces—meaning they have exclusive negotiating rights with her—it doesn't mean she can't get traded.

Plum, 30, is fresh off her third straight All-Star season. In 38 games for the Aces, she averaged 17.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists. She is currently in Miami competing in Unrivaled and recently had her jersey retired by the University of Washington.

The Aces are placing the “core” player designation on the two-time champion and three-time All-Star, per Las Vegas Review-Journal's Callie Fin. For the time being, Plum is under contract for one-year at $249,

Kelsey Plum gave a heart-warming reaction to her jersey retirement by the Washington women's basketball team today

Seattle Storm's Jewel Loyd is widely tipped to be involved in a possible trade for Kelsey Plum, especially with her strong connection with Las Vegas Aces superstar and fellow Klutch Sports client A'ja