Kelsey Plum traded to Phoenix Mercury from Los Angeles Sparks

Kelsey Plum has been traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury just before the WNBA trade deadline. The Sparks received Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick in return. Plum's new team is currently struggling, sitting at the bottom of the standings with a record of 11-18 following a loss to the New York Liberty. Looking ahead, both the Lynx and Fever are also in discussions regarding potential trades as the deadline approaches.

• 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA gameday discussion: Could the Kelsey Plum trade, or another late-breaking move, prove to be more impactful than the Sylvia Fowles trade in 2015?