Kelsey Plum misses 2026 WNBA All-Star Game due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks will not participate in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game due to a soft-tissue injury on her lower left leg. Despite having an impressive season with averages of 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game, Plum is sidelined after previously returning from an ankle sprain. She had a visible wrap on her leg in recent outings. Kahleah Copper will replace Plum on Team Coop for the All-Star Game, which features many of the league's top players.
- •Kelsey Plum has been averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists this season.
- •Plum sustained a soft-tissue injury to her lower left leg.
- •She returned to play in June after recovering from an ankle sprain.
- •Kahleah Copper is replacing Plum for the All-Star Game.
- •The All-Star Game showcases top talent from across the WNBA.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Here's Why Former Washington Women's Basketball Star Was Absent For WNBA All-Star Game
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Why Kelsey Plum isn't playing in 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
"Former Huskies guard and All-American Kelsey Plum didn't compete in the annual event Saturday.
"The Los Angeles Sparks guard is missing out on the action.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:05 AMHere's Why Former Washington Women's Basketball Star Was Absent For WNBA All-Star Game
Former Huskies guard and All-American Kelsey Plum didn't compete in the annual event Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:13 PMWhy Kelsey Plum isn't playing in 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
The Los Angeles Sparks guard is missing out on the action.
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