If there's anything that could've prepared Kelsey Plum for her major return to the Las Vegas Aces, it's the streak of success she's been on so far with her new squad. As the second-leading scorer in the 2025 WNBA's young season, Plum will take on her former teammates and the franchise that drafted her for the first time since an offseason blockbuster trade sent her to the Los Angeles Sparks.

Plum is traveling to the desert for the first time as a visitor after winning two WNBA titles in seven seasons with Las Vegas. Having witnessed her talent up close for years, Aces head coach Becky Hammon is coming into the contest planning for Plum's elite skillset.

“Plum requires special defense,” Hammon said. “She's just too elite of a player to just let her do whatever she wants.”

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Plum didn't just collect two rings while with the Aces. She also racked up awards and honors along the way, including multiple WNBA All-Star nods and an All-Star MVP selection.

The Vegas-based organization did as much as possible to honor Plum's return, which involved a highlight reel of her top Aces moments, heartwarming reunions with former teammates like A'ja Wilson, and overwhelming support from loyal fans.

The Aces and guard Jewell Loyd will be looking to play spoiler — after Loyd had her own homecoming spoiled — when they tip off against the Sparks at 10 p.m. ET.