Kelsey Plum intends to play for Sparks amid trade rumors
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Kelsey Plum plans to return to the Los Angeles Sparks for their game against the Portland Fire on Sunday. She will come off the bench due to a minutes restriction, as the WNBA trade deadline occurs shortly before the game. Plum has been the subject of trade discussions, with sources suggesting the Sparks may deal her rather than risk losing her in free agency. Despite the uncertainty, Plum is focused on helping her team win games. She had been performing well prior to an injury, averaging nearly 24 points per game this season.
- •Plum returns for Sparks vs. Fire on Sunday.
- •Plum will come off the bench and has minutes restrictions.
- •WNBA trade deadline is Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
- •Plum previously averaged 23.9 points per game this season.
- •Sparks may trade Plum to avoid free agency loss.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Entertainment — 2026 WNBA trade deadline news, rumors, live updates: Sparks deal Kelsey Plum to Mercury in top deal before Sunday's deadline - Yahoo Sports
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 WNBA trade deadline news, rumors, live updates: Sparks' Kelsey Plum headlines potential trade candidates ahead of Sunday's deadline
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Plum plans return to Sparks on Sunday amid trade rumors before WNBA deadline
"The Sparks are scheduled to tip off versus the Fire after Sunday's WNBA trade deadline at 3 p.m. ET.
"The WNBA stayed relatively quiet as the trade deadline passed Sunday afternoon.
"The 2026 WNBA trade deadline is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
Sources
External links- Yahoo EntertainmentAug 2, 2026, 6:00 PM2026 WNBA trade deadline news, rumors, live updates: Sparks deal Kelsey Plum to Mercury in top deal before Sunday's deadline - Yahoo Sports
The WNBA stayed relatively quiet as the trade deadline passed Sunday afternoon.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:03 PM2026 WNBA trade deadline news, rumors, live updates: Sparks' Kelsey Plum headlines potential trade candidates ahead of Sunday's deadline
The 2026 WNBA trade deadline is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 10:44 PMKelsey Plum plans return to Sparks on Sunday amid trade rumors before WNBA deadline
The Sparks are scheduled to tip off versus the Fire after Sunday's WNBA trade deadline at 3 p.m. ET.
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