Kelsey Plum bids farewell to Sparks, prepares for Mercury debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:04 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Kelsey Plum, recently traded to the Phoenix Mercury from the Los Angeles Sparks, shared a heartfelt farewell to her former team on social media. In her two seasons with the Sparks, Plum averaged 20.5 points per game and expressed gratitude for her time in Los Angeles. She is recovering from a leg injury and could debut for the Mercury against the Chicago Sky. The Mercury are currently tied for 11th place in the standings and aim for a late playoff push with Plum joining the roster.
- •Kelsey Plum traded from Los Angeles Sparks to Phoenix Mercury.
- •Plum expressed gratitude and shared a farewell message on social media.
- •She averaged 20.5 points over 55 games with the Sparks.
- •Plum has been sidelined due to a leg injury since June 21.
- •Mercury are currently tied for 11th place in the standings.
- 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Plum’s hearfelt farewell draws reaction from Cameron Brink, Sparks
"Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum also received a simple reminder from Los Angeles Sparks guard Kate Martin.
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