Kelsey Plumb is making a call about joining the new Unrivaled League.
The Las Vegas ace star was drafted by the Rays on Oct. 20 and announced a week later that she would not play in the 3×3 league founded by the Liberty's Brianna Stewart and the Lynx's Napheesa Collier.
“I have decided not to participate in the first season of Unrivaled in order to take some more time for myself this offseason,” Plumb wrote in a social media post Wednesday. “I appreciate the league's understanding and kindness. I wish the league and the players all the best and I can't wait to watch.”
Plumb is one of many high-profile players in the WNBA, including Brittney Griner, Angel Reese, Arike Ogunbowale, Jewell Lloyd, Stewart, and others, who are expected to join the league when it opens in Miami in January 2025. . The average salary is expected to be approximately 25 million yen.
Fever star and WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu and ace A'ja Wilson also declined invitations to play in the league.
Plum, 25, plays in a 3×3 league with the Lynx's Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride, Aces teammate Kate Martin, Sunstar's Alyssa Thomas and Mystics center Stephanie Dolson. I was planning to.
The three-time WNBA All-Star and two-time championship winner with the Aces is coming off a season in which she averaged 17.8 points, 4.2 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game.
Las Vegas lost to Liberty 3-1 in the semifinals.
With Liberty canceling its three-peat bid, Plumb will have extra time to rest and prepare for next season as the Aces look to reclaim the WNBA crown.
