Kelsey Plum’s move to LA marks a new chapter for the Las Vegas Aces, as the three-team blockbuster trade shakes up WNBA free agency. The deal, which also sent Jewell Loyd to the Aces, has left fans questioning who truly came out on top. How do the new rosters shape up for the upcoming season? And what’s the reaction from reigning MVP A’Ja Wilson? While the full impact of the trade is still to be seen, it’s clear this move is setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

On NBC Sports’ On Her Turf, analysts Natalie Esquire and Callie Fin sought to answer the questions surrounding the WNBA’s hottest trade. According to Callie Fin, the Aces might have benefitted the most from this trade. “Jewell Loyd is a little bigger than Kelsey Plum, as a guard,” she said, listing out a big positive for the Aces. “We know that she can make some impact on defense, no offense to Kelsey Plum as a defender, but I think that might be an upgrade.”

Loyd’s size is definitely a huge advantage for the Aces! Plum is a menace on the court, but at about five-eight, she doesn’t have the same physical presence as Loyd, who stands at five-eleven. This size difference gives Loyd a better chance to impact the game defensively. While neither player is tall enough to be a rim protector, it’s worth noting that Loyd averaged twice as many steals as Plum last year, highlighting her defensive impact. One thing everyone is still trying to figure out, however, is how reigning MVP A’Ja Wilson fits into the equation with this trade.

According to Fin, the multiple time MVP was happy to have Loyd aboard. “A’Ja Wilson and Jewell Loyd have a close relationship. When negotiations were happening, sources told me that obviously A’Ja Wilson’s voice weighed heavily in decisions like this.” While we don’t know how Wilson influenced the trade, her presence was obviously important in bringing Loyd over to the Aces.

Who this trade ends up benefitting the most can only be seen after the season starts. One thing is for certain, though—the fans are gonna have a fun time this year.

Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink bring new offensive ‘spark’ into LA?

Fans expressed their concerns about the Los Angeles based team after the Kelsey Plum trade. Defense was their main concern, considering that Plum has always been a bit undersized for the league. However, there are definite upsides to this trade for LA.

To begin with, Kelsey Plum’s offensive production more than covers for any defensive fallacies on her end. The five-eight guard is averaging near 18 points and 4 assists on efficient shooting from the field. Her court IQ and vision will make things a lot easier for the LA front court.

In a similar line of thought, Cameron Brink hopes to make her return in the upcoming WNBA season, and is excited to share the court with Plum. The rookie-turned-sophomore would be coming back from a gruesome ACL tear during her rookie season, and fans cannot wait! The six-four rookie also provides help on the defensive end, being a solid rim-protector for LA. With both of these WNBA stars teaming up, the Sparks’ offense will definitely level up significantly.

Whether this trade pans out for the best will only become clear once the season gets underway. A’Ja Wilson got what she wanted in Jewell Loyd, but LA and Seattle still have plenty of questions to answer. Will Plum be able to increase her defensive production in LA? How will Brink and Plum mesh together on the court? There are a lot of unknowns, and only time will tell how these moves ultimately shake out.