The Las Vegas Aces moved star guard Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks via a blockbuster three-team trade in late January ...

The Las Vegas Aces are on roll claiming their ninth consecutive win on Thursday night over the Phoenix Mercury.

Sparks guard Kelsey Plum reflects on the time former coach Bill Laimbeer tried to trade her from the Las Vegas Aces.

Las Vegas has the better overall team, but Los Angeles’ future is bright with Plum leading the way. The 30-year-old guard played in the Aces’ organization from 2017-2024.

The Sparks traded forward Amanda Zahui B. and a 2024 second-round pick to the Las Vegas Aces for forward Dearica Hamby and a 2024 first-round pick.

Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike chases after a loose ball in front of Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker during the Sparks’ 93-65 loss Saturday.

The Sparks have progressively improved against the Aces this season. They lost by 28 points in Las Vegas on May 23, and by 17 points in Los Angeles on June 11, then by six points in L.A. on June 27.