Kelsey Plum traded from Sparks to Mercury ahead of WNBA deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:19 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Kelsey Plum has reportedly been traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury. Plum, a standout player who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft, has been sidelined by a leg injury, missing the last 11 games. Despite this setback, she had an impressive season with averages of 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game. The trade comes as the Mercury acquire Plum in exchange for guard Monique Akoa Makani and two draft picks. Reports indicate Plum could debut soon for the Mercury, possibly on a minute restriction.
- •Kelsey Plum joins Phoenix Mercury after trade from the Sparks.
- •Plum averaged 23.9 points per game before her injury.
- •Los Angeles struggled, going 2-9 during Plum's absence.
- •Trade includes guard Monique Akoa Makani and draft picks.
- •Plum's debut with the Mercury may happen soon on a limited role.
- 7:19 AMYahoo Sports — Former Washington Women's Basketball Star Reportedly Traded to Phoenix Mercury
"Former Huskies guard Kelsey Plum will reportedly head to her third franchise in nine years in the WNBA.
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