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Kelsey Plum trade from the Sparks to the Mercury

The Los Angeles Sparks have traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for a 2026 first-round draft pick, forward Monique Akoa Makani, and a 2028 second-round pick. Plum is one of the WNBA's most prominent offensive players, making the deal a significant roster move for both franchises. The trade reshapes the Sparks' rebuild while giving the Mercury a high-profile star to build around. No further developments beyond the trade announcement have been reported.

0 developments · Aug 2 → Aug 4