Fantasy women's basketball: Kelsey Plum, Jewell Loyd set to shine on new teams - ESPN

The Seattle Storm traded six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces in a multi-team move that sent three-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.

It is the first time in league history a trade has involved multiple No. 1 overall picks and a bittersweet moment for both Loyd and Plum. The move sets the stage for what's expected to be a busy offseason in the WNBA. But from a fantasy basketball perspective, Plum and Loyd both have a positive outlook for 2025.

Plum was a cornerstone of the Aces' championship runs in 2022 and 2023 and made the All-Star team in each of the past three seasons. She averaged 17.8 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 4.2 APG in 34.0 MPG in 2024, even after battling a shooting slump to start the season.

Now, Plum is heading to Los Angeles, where she'll reunite with former Aces teammate Dearica Hamby. She joins a rebuilding Sparks squad with rising second-year forwards Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson. While the Sparks finished last season at the bottom of the standings and near the league worst in both offensive rating and defensive rating, Plum's arrival signals a clear shift to a win-now mentality.

Plum projects as a top-15 player in fantasy. She will likely be the No. 1 playmaker for the Sparks and a quality selection in the second round of drafts. Plum's fantasy value remains steady and she will continue to be a high-usage player in Los Angeles, especially as the Sparks lean on her veteran leadership and scoring ability. Plum's outside shooting is a game-changer for the Sparks, creating spacing for her teammates, giving them more room to operate and unlocking another level for Los Angeles' offense.

Loyd's résumé speaks for itself. She has been an All-Star in four straight seasons and six