WNBA trade deadline approaches with Kelsey Plum as key candidate

The WNBA trade deadline is set for Sunday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. ET. All-Star guard Kelsey Plum, currently sidelined with an injury, could be on the move from the Los Angeles Sparks, who are at a decision point regarding her future. Plum was averaging 23.9 points per game before her injury, a figure that would rank among the top scoring averages in league history. The this season hints at a potential increase in trades due to the presence of expansion teams and the upcoming 2027 draft class, offering teams more incentive to make moves. As the deadline nears, all eyes will be on potential deals that could reshape playoff prospects.

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