WNBA Free Agency buzz: Sparks star makes feelings clear as Kelsey Plum and marquee stars hit market 

The WNBA free agency buzz is picking up steam as Kelsey Plum and other marquee stars hit the open market next week on Jan. 21. Several players expected to be available are also playing in Unrivaled this month next to stars under contract. The WNBA could be at an all-time high alert as this could spark some serious tampering allegations.

While teams can negotiate deals after Jan. 21, the Unrivaled League will start on Jan. 17. LA Sparks star Lexie Brown made her feelings clear about what could transpire because of the timelines of both mega events on X.

"the tampering allegations are going to be INSANE," Brown wrote on Saturday.

Lexie Brown's tweet amid WNBA free agency buzz

Kelsey Plum opted out of the inaugural WNBA season, so any team that acquires her will likely be free of tampering allegations. However, that may cause some buzz for Satou Sabally and the franchise that lands her. The former Dallas Wings star, an unrestricted free agent, announced during Unrivaled Media availability that she won't return to the team next season.

She's teaming up with her ex-college teammate, Sabrina Ionescu, on Team Phantom, sparking the possibility of tampering allegations if the German player lands in New York.

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WNBA rumors: What's the latest on Kelsey Plum, Satou Sabally's futures as free agents?

Some significant player movement could be underway in the 2025 WNBA free agency. Several stars who haven't jumped ship could be donning brand new jerseys next season for other teams. Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum is among the marquee players predicted and rumored to move.

According to the latest WNBA rumors, Plum is linked to the Chicago Sky, where she could team up with Angel Reese and former Aces assistant Tyler Marsh. Her connection with Marsh is what could help the Sky close a deal. Meanwhile, the other two landing spots are the LA Sparks and Seattle Storm, two teams that could need a point guard.

Meanwhile, Satou Sabally, who has made her decision public, could be coveted by multiple teams. While there are no reports of which team could acquire her, there is a wide perception for months out there that she could join forces with the Indiana Fever and boost Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston-led core's chances of a deep playoff push.

There are also murmurs that she could join Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty to have a chance to play with her sister, Nyara.