Kelsey Plum's contract situation differs from Napheesa Collier's amid Sparks struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Kelsey Plum signed a one-year contract for $999,999 to return to the Los Angeles Sparks for the 2026 season, contrasting with Napheesa Collier's supermax deal with the Minnesota Lynx. Plum's future remains uncertain due to the Sparks' poor 10-12 record, compounded by her lower-leg injury. Analyst Annie Costabile indicated that if the Sparks cannot secure Plum’s commitment to re-sign, they may need to consider trading her before the August 2 deadline. Meanwhile, Collier's situation is less urgent for the Lynx, who are positioned as contenders as she focuses on her recovery from injuries. The Sparks recently made a managerial change, further complicating Plum's situation as the team looks for a reset.
- •Kelsey Plum signed a one-year contract to return to the Sparks for 2026.
- •Plum faces uncertainty due to her injury and the Sparks' 10-12 record.
- •Napheesa Collier signed a one-year supermax deal with the Lynx amid recovery.
- •Analyst suggests Sparks must decide Plum's future before the trade deadline.
- •Sparks have made a managerial change, complicating team dynamics.
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA Analyst Explains Why Kelsey Plum Faces a Different Reality Than Napheesa Collier Despite Expiring Contracts
"In the era of the new CBA, almost every top player prioritized bigger contracts, but not Kelsey Plum. Instead, Plum signed a one-year, $999,999 contract to return to the Los Angeles Sparks for the 2026 season.
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