“ I’ve been treated better than I’ve ever been as a WNBA player. ” Kelsey Plum’s name rings synonymous with the Los Angeles Sparks. After a visibly frustrating season, where she needed to compete for the spotlight, Plum was ready to lead a franchise. And her dreams came true in January 2025, after joining the Sparks. While the blockbuster deal was a success for the athlete, it became a missed opportunity for the franchise and for the No. 1 overall pick, Paige Bueckers.

Bueckers was excited about joining a rebuilding Dallas Wings roster. Fresh out of Geno Auriemma’s system, the UConn alum could not wait to display her prowess on the hardwood. Despite contributing massively to the roster, with the latest 44-point explosion against the LA Sparks, the Wings have repeatedly pulled Bueckers’

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