Kelsey Plum's future uncertain as Sparks consider trade options before deadline
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks face pivotal decisions ahead of the August 2 trade deadline. With a disappointing 10-17 record and sitting in 11th place, the franchise has not reached the playoffs since 2020. Kelsey Plum has not played since June 21 due to injury and is expected to enter free agency, prompting speculation around potential trades. Possible destinations for Plum include the Valkyries, who need offensive support, and the Mystics, both looking to bolster their rosters for playoff contention. Sparks coach Lynne Roberts mentioned the need to evaluate team performance moving forward.
- •Sparks haven't made playoffs since 2020, longest current drought in the WNBA.
- •Plum averaging career-high 23.9 points before injury, becoming a prime trade target.
- •Sparks fired general manager Raegan Pebley earlier this month.
- •Valkyries and Mystics listed as potential destinations for Plum.
- •Sparks own their 2027 first-round pick, increasing trade stakes.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA Analyst Identifies Perfect Kelsey Plum Trade Destination Ahead of Deadline
- 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA All-Star guard will likely be traded, per reports
- 2:58 PMCBS Sports — WNBA trade deadline: Three possible landing spots for Kelsey Plum as Los Angeles Sparks sit at crossroads
"Kelsey Plum has reportedly been made available for trade ahead of the Aug. 2 deadline, and one WNBA analyst believes she has an ideal landing spot.
"Kelsey Plum will likely be traded from the Sparks ahead of Sunday’s WNBA midseason trade deadline.
"Ahead of the trade deadline on August 2, the Sparks have franchise-altering decisions to make
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:09 PMWNBA Analyst Identifies Perfect Kelsey Plum Trade Destination Ahead of Deadline
Kelsey Plum has reportedly been made available for trade ahead of the Aug. 2 deadline, and one WNBA analyst believes she has an ideal landing spot.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:52 PMWNBA All-Star guard will likely be traded, per reports
Kelsey Plum will likely be traded from the Sparks ahead of Sunday’s WNBA midseason trade deadline.
- CBS SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:58 PMWNBA trade deadline: Three possible landing spots for Kelsey Plum as Los Angeles Sparks sit at crossroads
Ahead of the trade deadline on August 2, the Sparks have franchise-altering decisions to make
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