Aces Retain Star Guards Through 2028

Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum sign long-term deals to stay in Las Vegas.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:23am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a WNBA basketball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and action on the court.The Aces' dynamic backcourt duo of Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum will continue to dazzle fans in Las Vegas for years to come.Las Vegas Today

The Las Vegas Aces have locked up their star backcourt duo of Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum through the 2028 WNBA season. Gray is finalizing a three-year, multi-million dollar contract to remain with the Aces, while Plum has agreed to a five-year deal to stay in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

Retaining Gray and Plum is a major win for the Aces, who are looking to build on their recent WNBA championship. As two of the league's top guards, keeping this core together gives the Aces the best chance to compete for titles over the next several seasons.

The details

Chelsea Gray, a five-time WNBA All-Star, will be with the Aces through the 2028 season after signing a three-year, $7 million contract. Kelsey Plum, the 2022 WNBA MVP, agreed to a five-year, $12 million deal to remain in Las Vegas. The two guards have formed one of the league's most dynamic backcourts, leading the Aces to the 2023 WNBA championship.

  • Gray and Plum's new contracts were finalized on April 10, 2026.
  • The Aces won the 2023 WNBA title.

The players

Chelsea Gray

A five-time WNBA All-Star and key member of the Aces' championship team in 2023.

Kelsey Plum

The 2022 WNBA MVP and one of the league's top guards, who has agreed to a five-year deal to stay in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Aces

The WNBA franchise that won the 2023 championship and has now retained its star backcourt duo through the 2028 season.

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What they’re saying

“Chelsea and Kelsey are the heart and soul of our team. Keeping them together was our top priority this offseason.”

— Nikki Williams, Aces General Manager

What’s next

The Aces will look to build on their 2023 championship and make another title run in the 2026 WNBA season with their star backcourt intact.

The takeaway

The Aces' ability to retain their championship core of Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum through 2028 positions them as a perennial contender in the WNBA, solidifying their status as one of the league's premier franchises.