The Los Angeles Sparks made the right choice by trading Kelsey Plum—and here’s what must come next

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• The Los Angeles Sparks made the right choice by trading Kelsey Plum—and here’s what must come next

  Kelsey Plum. | NBAE via Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks executed a blockbuster deal hours before the 2026 WNBA trade deadline, moving Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder. The deal, clearly, doesn’t make LA better in the immediate future. Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game, while Akoa Makani is a second-year player averaging 9.4 points and 2.5 assists. View this post on Instagram But, ...

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  Article published:Aug 3, 6:30 AM ET

• WATCH: Ecstatic Phoenix Mercury Teammates Welcome Kelsey Plum With Special Gesture

  Kelsey Plum is a member of the Phoenix Mercury. The Los Angeles Sparks traded the two-time WNBA champion to Phoenix on Sunday for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 4, 1:28 AM ET

• ‘A Really High-Danger Risk’ — WNBA Analyst Raises ‘Biggest Question’ About Mercury’s Blockbuster Kelsey Plum Trade

  Kelsey Plum has officially traded the palm trees for the desert. Before the August 2 trade deadline, the Los Angeles Sparks made a blockbuster move, sending the five-time All-Star to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for guard Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 3, 5:15 PM ET

• Mercury GM Issues Statement After Kelsey Plum Trade: 'Excited to Finally Bring Her to Phoenix'

  The Los Angeles Sparks traded Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports WNBAArticle published:Aug 3, 4:58 PM ET