WNBA Star Kelsey Plum and NFL Player Darren Waller File for Divorce After One Year of Marriage

Kelsey Plum, a two-time WNBA champion with the Las Vegas Aces, and Darren Waller, a tight end for the New York Giants, have filed for divorce just one year after their marriage. Plum posted a cryptic message on social media on Tuesday, expressing her devastation and the need to move forward. "I'm devastated. I walked through fire for that man, but now I see it's time to go," Plum wrote.

Court records in Clark County confirm the couple filed a joint petition for divorce on the same day as Plum's social media post. According to a TMZ Sports report, Plum and Waller have already settled on a distribution of assets and alimony, and neither party will receive spousal support.

Plum and Waller began dating in 2022 when both were playing professionally in Las Vegas - Plum for the Aces and Waller for the Raiders. They quickly became engaged and married on March 4, 2023, shortly before Waller was traded from the Raiders to the Giants.

Waller had previously addressed breakup rumors earlier this year, denying there was trouble in the relationship. In January, he posted a TikTok video that seemed to suggest his girlfriend was about to leave him, but he claimed it was just a joke.

Plum, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 WNBA draft, has been a starter for the Aces since they relocated from San Antonio. She is a two-time All-Star and helped lead the team to back-to-back WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023. Plum also won a gold medal with the U.S. women's 3x3 basketball team at the Tokyo Olympics.

Waller, a 2020 Pro Bowler, played in 12 games for the Giants last season after the trade from Las Vegas. He is reportedly considering retirement from the NFL at age 31 and has yet to decide if he will play in the 2024 season.

In her social media post, Plum expressed gratitude for the support of her family and friends, saying she will continue to choose joy as she processes her pain and moves forward. "I may share my story once the situation has settled, but for now, I'm devastated and I'm going to continue to choose joy," she wrote.

Key Takeaways

• WNBA star Kelsey Plum and NFL player Darren Waller filed for divorce after 1 year of marriage.
• Plum expressed devastation on social media, saying it's time to move forward.
• The couple settled on asset distribution and alimony, with no spousal support.
• Plum is a 2-time WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist, while Waller is a Pro Bowler.
• Waller is considering retirement from the NFL at age 31.