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Kelsey Plum earns MVP nod from Sparks in early WNBA season review

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Kelsey Plum earns MVP nod from Sparks in early WNBA season review
Summary

Kelsey Plum has been named the Most Valuable Spark as the Los Angeles Sparks reach the 2026 WNBA season's quarter mark with a 6-6 record. Plum is averaging 24.8 points, 6.9 assists, and shooting a career-high 55.8 percent from the field. The team has also recognized Ariel Atkins as the Defensive Player of LA for her 2.0 steals per game, and Cameron Brink is celebrated as both the Most Improved Spark and the Sixth Spark of the Year. The Sparks look to build on their performance as the season progresses, evaluating their roster's strengths and contributions.

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By the Numbers
  • •Sparks sit at 6-6 after the first quarter of the season
  • •Kelsey Plum leads the team in scoring, averaging 24.8 points per game
  • •Ariel Atkins averages 2.0 steals, making her a top defender
  • •Cameron Brink shows improvement and leads the bench in rebounds
  • •Sparks evaluating roster strengths as season progresses
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  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Plum is the Los Angeles Sparks’ MVP. Who else is worthy of quarterly honors in LA?
What they're saying
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Kelsey Plum has been the best Spark. A quarter of the way through the 2026 WNBA season, who else is shining in LA?

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