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

On the day when Kelsey Plum became the first UW women’s basketball player to have her jersey retired, the Huskies overwhelmed Purdue with a blistering offensive attack for an 87-58 win.

WNBA star Kelsey Plum on Saturday reflected on the city of Seattle and acknowledged Seattle Storm fans amid speculation surrounding her free agency.

A multiple exposure as Kelsey Plum’s jersey is retired during halftime of Washington’s game against Purdue on Jan. 18, 2025 at Hec Ed Pavilion in Seattle. A fitting tribute to one of the greatest scorers in NCAA history.

ESPN WNBA reporter Kevin Pelton believes Plum is on her way out of Las Vegas. In a Jan. 10 article discussing WNBA free agency, Pelton's bold prediction is that the newest expansion franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, will make a move for the three-time All-Star.

The Aces don’t seem likely to hold onto All-Star guard Kelsey Plum, but there are other options on the market as WNBA free-agent negotiations open Tuesday.

As WNBA free agency opens up, Kelsey Plum is one of the top free agents on the market. However, the Golden State Valkyries could make a big splash and try to trade for the all-star guard. For Golden State, this is the inaugural season for the franchise. They completed their expansion draft but could look to land a big name.

Kelsey Plum was honored by the University of Washington on Saturday by retiring her No. 10 jersey on the rafters of the Alaska Airlines Arena.

The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on SNY. Fans looking to watch this women’s college basketball game can do so by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or Hulu, which also offers a free trial, and options to bundle a subscription with Disney+ or Disney+ and MAX.

At Washington, Plum became the NCAA's all-time leading scorer with 3,527 points. The feat was broken by Martin's former teammate at Iowa, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.

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.