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Plum Trade Rocks the WNBA Deadline as Sparks Land Makani and Picks
sports25 days ago

Plum Trade Rocks the WNBA Deadline as Sparks Land Makani and Picks

The 2026 WNBA trade deadline produced the marquee move: the Los Angeles Sparks sent five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani plus a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder. The swap gives Plum a fresh path toward free agency in Phoenix and hands Los Angeles cost-controlled depth and future draft capital, potentially including two lottery picks if Phoenix misses the playoffs. Other notable deals included Aneesah Morrow to Toronto (with the Sun receiving Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick) and Chloe Bibby to Minnesota, while the Connecticut Sun were viewed as a loser for their tanking stance. Nate Tibbetts lands in the middle as both a winner and loser, depending on how well his system maximizes the new talent. Overall, the deadline was quieter than expected, but Plum’s arrival dominated headlines and reshaped late-season trajectories and free-agent dynamics.

via NBC Sports|
#kelsey-plum#los-angeles-sparks#phoenix-mercury
Kelsey Plum Heads West as WNBA Shuffle Intensifies Front-Office Drama
sports26 days ago

Kelsey Plum Heads West as WNBA Shuffle Intensifies Front-Office Drama

Kelsey Plum is traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury in a three-team deal that also sent Jewell Loyd to Las Vegas and included the Sparks’ 2025 No. 2 pick; Phoenix adds Plum with a potential path to re-signing her, while Los Angeles confronts management shakeups and a fragile playoff picture as Plum’s free-agency plans loom.

via Defector|
#kelsey-plum#los-angeles-sparks#phoenix-mercury
Plum lands in Phoenix on midseason blockbuster swap
sports27 days ago

Plum lands in Phoenix on midseason blockbuster swap

Hours before the WNBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani and 2027 first-round and 2028 second-round picks. Plum, who had career-best averages of 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game before an injury sidelined her, joins a Mercury team fighting for a playoff spot as LA pursues a rebuild. The deal marks only the fourth midseason All-Star trade in WNBA history.

via foxnews.com|
#basketball#kelsey-plum#los-angeles-sparks
Plum trade signals Sparks’ rebuild, boosts Phoenix’s playoff push
sports27 days ago

Plum trade signals Sparks’ rebuild, boosts Phoenix’s playoff push

The Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani and a pair of future draft picks (2027 first-round, 2028 second-round) ahead of the WNBA trade deadline. Plum, who has battled injuries but was averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists this season, joins a Phoenix lineup led by Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper as the Mercury fight to stay in playoff contention. Los Angeles, mired in a rebuild after a disappointing season, acquires young assets to shape the future. CBS Sports grades the swap with Sparks receiving an A and Mercury a D, arguing Phoenix overpaid for a short-term rental.

via CBS Sports|
#kelsey-plum#los-angeles-sparks#monique-akoa-makani
Mercury land Kelsey Plum in win-now trade
sports27 days ago

Mercury land Kelsey Plum in win-now trade

The Phoenix Mercury acquired guard Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks for guard Monique Akoa Makani, plus a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, adding Plum who averages 23.9 points and 6.4 assists this season and has been out since June 21 with a leg injury. The Sparks sit at 10-17 and fired their GM as they rebuild; Plum, a pending free agent, could help Phoenix's playoff push as they contend with injuries and roster changes ahead of the deadline.

via Bleacher Report|
#kelsey-plum#los-angeles-sparks#phoenix-mercury
Liberty Enter Kelsey Plum Trade Sweepstakes Ahead of WNBA Deadline
sports27 days ago

Liberty Enter Kelsey Plum Trade Sweepstakes Ahead of WNBA Deadline

New York Liberty are among teams courting Kelsey Plum ahead of Sunday's WNBA trade deadline, with the Sparks valuing Plum highly and the risk of a short-term rental since she’s headed for free agency after the season. Plum, who averages 23.9 PPG, has said talks are business as usual and plans to play in Sparks’ next game; NY would likely need to move multiple assets to fit her under the cap (Liberty reportedly have under $130K) and that would boost a high-powered lineup but won't fix defensive issues. The Liberty sit 17-13 and remain in playoff position as the deadline looms.

via New York Post|
#basketball#kelsey-plum#new-york-liberty
Kelsey Plum Trade Radar: 3 Teams in the Mix Ahead of the WNBA Deadline
sports29 days ago

Kelsey Plum Trade Radar: 3 Teams in the Mix Ahead of the WNBA Deadline

The Los Angeles Sparks are reportedly shopping Kelsey Plum ahead of the WNBA midseason deadline, with interest from multiple teams. Plum is having a career year (about 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game) but has dealt with injuries, and potential destinations discussed include Golden State Valkyries as the best fit, Dallas Wings as a strong option, and Washington Mystics as a dark horse, with contract and re-signing considerations weighing on any deal.

via SB Nation|
#golden-state-valkyries#kelsey-plum#los-angeles-sparks
Plum-Powered Pivot: Why the Valkyries Should Target Kelsey Plum
sports1 month ago

Plum-Powered Pivot: Why the Valkyries Should Target Kelsey Plum

Golden State’s Valkyries boast the league’s top defense but struggle for halfcourt offense, making a Kelsey Plum trade a logical, high-impact move. The piece argues a deal could land Plum from the Sparks (who must protect her value as an upcoming UFA) in exchange for assets like Kaila Charles, Tiffany Hayes, and multiple first-round picks, leveraging the Valkyries’ draft capital. Plum’s shooting (38.3% 3P on high volume), floor-raising playmaking, and downhill burst could unlock Golden State’s offense without sacrificing their defense, potentially pushing them into championship contention. The Sparks would likely push for additional assets, and the move is framed as a plausible, late-season swing at glory ahead of the Aug. 2 deadline.

via SB Nation|
#golden-state-valkyries#kelsey-plum#offense
Deadline Heat: Collier and Plum in Focus as WNBA Trade Talks Roar
sports1 month ago

Deadline Heat: Collier and Plum in Focus as WNBA Trade Talks Roar

With the Aug. 2 WNBA trade deadline looming, teams are weighing bold moves under a reworked salary-cap framework, and Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Plum sit at the center of major discussions. The Minnesota Lynx could trade Collier while remaining contenders; the Los Angeles Sparks may push Plum to avoid losing her for nothing, amid front-office changes. Other teams—Phoenix, Connecticut, Washington and New York—are weighing assets, cap space and potential fits (e.g., Alanna Smith, Aneesah Morrow, Laney-Hamilton) as they eye pieces to accelerate their seasons. Expect a busy week of talks and possible blockbuster moves.

via The New York Times|
#kelsey-plum#minnesota-lynx#napheesa-collier
Plum's Ankle Sprain Tests Sparks' Depth Ahead of Mystics Showdown
sports3 months ago

Plum's Ankle Sprain Tests Sparks' Depth Ahead of Mystics Showdown

Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum sprained her ankle in practice and will miss at least a week, forcing the team to lean on its depth as they prepare for a clash with the Washington Mystics (and a matchup with the Connecticut Sun). Plum, who leads the league with 26.8 PPG and adds 6.3 assists on high efficiency (58.9% FG, 48.8% 3PT), will be evaluated in a week, prompting teammates like Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby to step up as Sparks adjust offensively.

via PFSN|
#ankle-sprain#kelsey-plum#los-angeles-sparks
Core Tags Put Ionescu, Collier, Plum Ahead of WNBA Free Agency
sports4 months ago

Core Tags Put Ionescu, Collier, Plum Ahead of WNBA Free Agency

New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier and Los Angeles’ Kelsey Plum received core franchise designations, granting their teams exclusive negotiating rights and a guaranteed one-year deal at the new supermax salary (up to about $1.4 million) as free agency opens. The core tag helps teams manage a roughly $7 million cap and can be used twice from 2027 onward on players with under seven years’ experience; other players tagged include Kelsey Mitchell, Arike Ogunbowale, Allisha Gray, Ariel Atkins and Ezi Magbegor. Expansion teams Portland and Toronto tagged Bridget Carleton and Marina Mabrey, respectively. The tag can lead to sign-and-trade deals; negotiations run this week with free agency starting Saturday and training camp beginning April 19. The delayed CBA pushed the start of free agency, and more than 80% of veteran players are free agents this year.

via NBC News|
#franchise-tag#free-agency#kelsey-plum