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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Kelsey Plum was a once-in-a-generation star who is arguably the greatest basketball player in UW history. That's why the school will hang her No. 10 in the rafters.

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum received a significant honor over the weekend as her jersey was retired by her alma mater, the University of Washington.Plum is

Kelsey Plum, who set the then-NCAA Division I individual scoring record (3,527 points) during her time with the Huskies, will have her No. 10 hung up to the rafters at Alaska Airlines Arena during UW's home game against Purdue University on Saturday.

Turning down $220K might seem unthinkable to most, but for Kelsey Plum, it was about something far greater than money. The post Kelsey Plum Rejecting $220K Unrivaled Offer Finds Silver Lining in Historic National College Honor appeared first on EssentiallySports.

A celebration of Kelsey Plum at Washington, followed by a decisive win by the current squad, showed fans why they should keep showing up.