Kelsey Plum traded from Sparks to Mercury ahead of deadline

Plum had 20 points in 21 minutes, which was the highest-scoring debut for a Mercury guard since Diana Taurasi in 2004

In a press conference ahead of the guard’s Phoenix debut on Monday, both Plum and GM Nick U’Ren hinted at a potential long-term future despite Plum’s contract expiring this year.

The Phoenix Mercury have added two-time Champion, five-time All-Star, and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Kelsey Plum via trade. Reported by Shams Charania and Kendra Andrews of ESPN, the Mercury acquired...

Kelsey Plum was traded from the Sparks to the Mercury early Sunday. By Monday afternoon, she was getting ready to suit up for her new team.

The Phoenix Mercury acquired Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks on the penultimate day of the 2026 WNBA trade deadline, but many are confused. Plum is a two-time WNBA Champion who rejoined the Sparks on a one-year deal for the 2026 season, primarily to maximize her financial security while giving her time to find a long-term home.

Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum was extremely grateful for her two-year stint with the Los Angeles Sparks.

The Sparks got a potential lottery pick, another draft pick and a starting guard out of their trade with the Mercury for Kelsey Plum, aiding their rebuild.

Kelsey Plum is averaging a career-best 23.9 points in 12 games this season

The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, getting a solid return. In exchange for Plum, the Sparks received an extremely valuable 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and guard Monique Akoa Makani. Plum, whose contract will expire at the end of the season, last played for […] The post Sparks Deal Kelsey Plum in Trade Deadline Blockbuster appeared first on LA Sports Report.

LA Sparks All-Star traded ahead of Sunday deadline Lower leg injury has kept Plum out since 21 June Sign up for the WNBA 30, our free newsletter The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a first-round pick next year, Monique Akoa Makani and a second-round draft choice in 2028, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly on the trade. Continue reading...

Here's the rundown of Plum's departure from the City of Angels and who Phoenix gave in return.

The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a first-round pick next year, Monique Akoa Makani and a second-round draft choice in 2028, according to a person familiar with the deal. Plum, who is a free agent at the end of this season, has been sidelined since June 21 because of a lower leg injury. Phoenix's next game is Monday at Chicago.

Plum will join the Mercury for Monday's matchup with the Sky, but does not yet know whether she will play.

The Mercury are sending Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder to the Sparks

Five-time all-star Kelsey Plum is headed from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

The Los Angeles Sparks star has been traded to the Phoenix Mercury ahead of the WNBA midseason trade deadeline.

The Sparks are trading five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, sources told ESPN.

After weeks of speculation, the Los Angeles Sparks finally traded star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday. In return, the Sparks will receive Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick.

Kelsey Plum is reportedly on the move, with the Los Angeles Sparks sending her to Phoenix.

The Mercury and Sparks completed a trade for Kelsey Plum for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first round pick and a 2028 second-rounder.

The Kelsey Plum era is over in Los Angeles. The Sparks are sending the five-time All-Star to Phoenix in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, the Mercury’s 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, league sources confirmed to The Athletic. ESPN was first to report. The Sparks traded the No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft (which became All-Star Dominique Malonga) to acquire Plum in the 2025 offseason in an attempt to end their rebuild and get to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. That plan

LOS ANGELES -- Another era has ended in the Sparks organization.

The Sparks pulled the trigger on a Kelsey Plum trade, sending the All-Star guard to the Mercury right before the deadline.

Kelsey Plum is averaging a career-best 23.9 points in 12 games this season