Kelsey Plum could join Golden State Valkyries before trade deadline
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
As the WNBA trade deadline approaches on August 2, Kelsey Plum may be available for the Golden State Valkyries. The Los Angeles Sparks, currently with a 10-16 record, have not shopped Plum but may seek to trade her to avoid losing her for nothing. The Valkyries have a strong defense, ranking first in defensive rating, but need offensive improvement, ranking eighth in points per 100 possessions. Plum, set to become an unrestricted free agent, could provide the scoring and playmaking the Valkyries lack. Her recent performance includes a 43-point game against Phoenix before her current injury.
- •Plum is out with a leg injury but could return soon.
- •Valkyries have a 19-8 record, second-best in the league.
- •Los Angeles Sparks are 10-16 and considering a rebuild.
- •Plum has high offensive efficiency, especially on two-point shots.
- •Trade deadline is August 2, creating urgency for potential moves.
- 3:53 PMSB Nation — 3 potential Kelsey Plum trade destinations, ranked - sbnation.com
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Trade destinations for Kelsey Plum: Which teams make the most sense for Sparks guard?
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Plum Trade Destinations: Three Fits Before The WNBA Deadline
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Plum landing spots: Valkyries, Mystics among best fits for Sparks star at WNBA trade deadline
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Plum to Golden State Valkyries trade makes too much sense not to happen
"Kelsey Plum is expected to move on from the Sparks after the season. The trade deadline will represent the last chance Los Angeles has to collect a return for her talents.
"Why the Golden State Valkyries, Dallas Wings, and Washington Mystics could all be potential Kelsey Plum suitors ahead of the WNBA midseason trade deadline.
"Kelsey Plum does not intend to re-sign with the Sparks, The Athletic reported. Washington, Dallas, and Golden State are the top fits before Sunday.
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External links- SB NationJul 30, 2026, 3:53 PM3 potential Kelsey Plum trade destinations, ranked - sbnation.com
Why the Golden State Valkyries, Dallas Wings, and Washington Mystics could all be potential Kelsey Plum suitors ahead of the WNBA midseason trade deadline.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:18 AMTrade destinations for Kelsey Plum: Which teams make the most sense for Sparks guard?
Here's a look at how likely it is that each team could make a Plum trade happen.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 11:54 PMKelsey Plum Trade Destinations: Three Fits Before The WNBA Deadline
Kelsey Plum does not intend to re-sign with the Sparks, The Athletic reported. Washington, Dallas, and Golden State are the top fits before Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:10 AMKelsey Plum landing spots: Valkyries, Mystics among best fits for Sparks star at WNBA trade deadline
Kelsey Plum is expected to move on from the Sparks after the season. The trade deadline will represent the last chance Los Angeles has to collect a return for her talents.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:58 PMKelsey Plum to Golden State Valkyries trade makes too much sense not to happen
If Kelsey Plum is available at the WNBA trade deadline, the Valkyries need to strike.
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