Sources: Sparks deal All-Star guard Plum to Mercury
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Sources: Sparks deal All-Star guard Plum to Mercury
The Sparks are trading five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, sources told ESPN.
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PrimaryReport: Liberty, Mercury, and Dream All in on Kelsey Plum Trade
New York, Phoenix, and Atlanta have all inquired on Kelsey Plum, who plans to play Sunday, 30 minutes after the WNBA trade deadline passes at 3 p.m. ET.
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Sources - Sparks trade All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to Mercury
The Sparks are trading five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, sources told ESPN.
Publisher:Sparks Trade Kelsey Plum to Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani and Two Picks
The Sparks are trading five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-rounder.
Publisher:2026 WNBA trade deadline news, rumors, live updates: Sparks deal Kelsey Plum to Mercury in top deal before Sunday's deadline
The 2026 WNBA trade deadline is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
Publisher:Sparks send Kelsey Plum to Mercury for a 2026 1st-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani, AP source says
The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a first-round pick next year, Monique Akoa Makani and a second-round draft choice in 2028, according to a person familiar with the deal. Plum, who is a free agent at the end of this season, has been sidelined since June 21 because of a lower leg injury. Phoenix's next game is Monday at Chicago.
Publisher:Kelsey Plum heads to Phoenix Mercury in blockbuster deal hours before WNBA trade deadline
Kelsey Plum joins the Phoenix Mercury in a blockbuster WNBA trade deadline deal that sent draft picks back to the Los Angeles Sparks late Saturday.
Publisher:‘Gave Her Up for Bag of Chips’ – Stunning Late Night Kelsey Plum Trade to the Mercury Sparks Buzz in the WNBA Community
After weeks of speculation, the Los Angeles Sparks finally traded star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday. In return, the Sparks will receive Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick.
Publisher:Sparks Trade Kelsey Plum To Mercury
The Los Angeles Sparks traded Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, sources told Shams Charania and Kendra Andrews of ESPN. The Sparks will receive Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first round pick and a 2028 second-rounder in return. The 31-year-old Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists on the year. The Mercury are currently 11-19 on the season and six games back of the final playoff spot.
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Sparks reportedly trade Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury
The Sparks have reportedly agreed to trade All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani and two draft picks.
Publisher:Mercury, Sparks trade grade for Kelsey Plum deal
The Mercury and Sparks completed a trade for Kelsey Plum for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first round pick and a 2028 second-rounder.
Publisher:WNBA gameday discussion: Could the Kelsey Plum trade, or another late-breaking move, prove to be more impactful than the Sylvia Fowles trade in 2015?
Kelsey Plum is now teammates with Alyssa Thomas on the Phoenix Mercury. | Getty Images Less than 24 hours before the 2026 WNBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Sparks agreed to send Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, as reported by ESPN’s Kendra Andrews and Shams Charania. BREAKING: The Los Angeles Sparks are trading five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 fi...
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Phoenix Mercury at center of surprising WNBA trade
Kelsey Plum has been traded to the Mercury less than 18 months after joining the LA Sparks.
Publisher:Kelsey Plum trade details: Sparks send All-Star guard to Mercury in WNBA blockbuster
Here's the rundown of Plum's departure from the City of Angels and who Phoenix gave in return.
Publisher:Kelsey Plum traded to Mercury by Sparks: Trade details, what we know
Kelsey Plum is reportedly on the move, with the Los Angeles Sparks sending her to Phoenix.
Publisher:Mercury’s Kelsey Plum Decision Sends Strong Statement to WNBA
Fans of the WNBA woke up to massive news from the league involving five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum.ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania and WNBA insider Kendra Andrews reported that the Los Angeles Sparks traded Plum to the Phoenix Mercury. The Sparks are getting a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick in return. BREAKING: The […] The post Mercury’s Kelsey Plum Decision Sends Strong Statement to WNBA appeared first on HEAVY.
Publisher:When is Kelsey Plum expected to join Mercury after Sparks trade?
The Mercury shocked the WNBA by acquiring Kelsey Plum. But when will the superstar guard make her debut for Phoenix?
Publisher:WNBA trade grades: The Kelsey Plum addition is amazing in theory, but not reality, for the Phoenix Mercury
Was the Mercury’s trade for Kelsey Plum savvy or short-sighted? And were the Sparks smart to sell?
Publisher:WNBA Fans in Disbelief Over Kelsey Plum Trade to Phoenix Mercury
The Mercury acquired Kelsey Plum from the Sparks for two picks and guard Monique Akoa Makani.
Publisher:Mercury’s Kelsey Plum trade with Sparks makes WNBA history
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Publisher:Sparks trade Kelsey Plum to Mercury in blockbuster move
Kelsey Plum is on the move.
Publisher:Sparks deal Kelsey Plum to Mercury ahead of WNBA trade deadline
The Sparks pulled the trigger on a Kelsey Plum trade, sending the All-Star guard to the Mercury right before the deadline.
Publisher:Kelsey Plum trade grades: Mercury make bold playoff gamble as Sparks begin another rebuild
The Mercury acquired five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum from the Sparks in a blockbuster deadline deal. Here is what the trade means for both teams.
Publisher:WNBA rumors: Kelsey Plum still intends to test free agency after Mercury-Sparks trade
Though the Mercury landed Kelsey Plum, the All-Star guard is still supposed to test the free agent market in the offseason.
Publisher:Phoenix Mercury swing big, acquire All-Star Kelsey Plum before trade deadline
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury reportedly made one of the biggest moves ahead of the WNBA trade deadline Sunday. Jun 13, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) drives past Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Publisher:Kelsey Plum traded to Mercury: Analyzing Sparks' return, Phoenix's new outlook at the WNBA trade deadline
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Publisher:2026 WNBA trade deadline grades: Report cards for every deal
Can Plum help the Mercury make a playoff push? Their ultimate grade relies on whether they can keep her beyond 2026.
Publisher:Sparks move on from Kelsey Plum, trading her to Phoenix Mercury
The Kelsey Plum era is over in Los Angeles. The Sparks are sending the five-time All-Star to Phoenix in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, the Mercury’s 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, league sources confirmed to The Athletic. ESPN was first to report. The Sparks traded the No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft (which became All-Star Dominique Malonga) to acquire Plum in the 2025 offseason in an attempt to end their rebuild and get to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. That plan
Publisher:WNBA Rumors: Insider States 3 Teams Are Interested In Kelsey Plum Ahead Of Trade Deadline
Kelsey Plum has emerged as the biggest name to watch ahead of the WNBA trade deadline on Sunday, August 2, at 3 p. m.
Publisher:Kelsey Plum reportedly intends to explore free agency after trade to Mercury, but could re-sign with Phoenix
Plum will join the Mercury for Monday's matchup with the Sky, but does not yet know whether she will play.
Publisher:Grading the Trade: Kelsey Plum goes to Phoenix
The Sparks decide to cash in and the Mercury take a swing, we examine the first major trade of the WNBA's 2026 deadline day
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Sources: Five-Time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum Traded to the Phoenix Mercury
Blockbuster trade! The post Sources: Five-Time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum Traded to the Phoenix Mercury appeared first on Ballislife.com.
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Mercury's Kelsey Plum Trade Only Makes Sense With 1 Major Hope
The Phoenix Mercury are betting on themselves in a big way with this Kelsey Plum trade.
Publisher:WNBA trade grades: The Kelsey Plum addition is amazing in theory, but not reality, for the Phoenix Mercury
Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum. | Getty Images Earlier this season, Kelsey Plum, then of the Los Angeles Sparks, and Kahleah Copper, still of the Phoenix Mercury, engaged in an epic duel, with Plum’s 43 points, five 3-pointers and seven assists pushing the Sparks past the Mercury, powered by Copper’s 41 points, six triples and 10 rebounds, in overtime. @brwsports Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper WENT OFF in their matchup 😤🔥 KP and Kah both dropped a career-high #wnba #womensbasketball #kelsey...
Publisher:2026 WNBA trade deadline news, rumors, live updates: Sparks' Kelsey Plum headlines potential trade candidates ahead of Sunday's deadline
The 2026 WNBA trade deadline is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
Publisher:WNBA gameday discussion: Could the Kelsey Plum trade, or another late-breaking move, prove to be more impactful than the Sylvia Fowles trade in 2015?
Kelsey Plum is now a member of the Mercury. Will the trade be one of the more impactful deadline deals in WNBA history?
Publisher:Phoenix Mercury reportedly join race for Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum
PHOENIX — Just one day before the WNBA trade deadline, it appears the Phoenix Mercury have entered the race for one of the most sought-after names of the season. According to the New York Post’s Madeline Kenney, the Mercury are among the teams looking to add Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum.
Publisher:Mercury projected lineup with with Kelsey Plum: How newly acquired star fits with Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas
Here's how the star guard will fit on her new squad that is vying for a late-season surge into the playoffs.
Publisher:Why Mercury's Kelsey Plum blockbuster is just crazy enough to work
Phoenix is playing the long game -- sort of.
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