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Sources: Sparks deal All-Star guard Plum to Mercury

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Updated Aug 2, 3:02 PM ET

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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The Roots of Megan DiLeo’s Growth and Success in Portland » Winsidr

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The Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo were the two new expansion teams to debut this WNBA season. But, for Portland, WNBA basketball is not new to the city. The WNBA is back in Portland for the first time since 2002. Currently, the Fire sit with an 11-17 record. Despite the sub-.500 record and sitting in… The post The Roots of Megan DiLeo’s Growth and Success in Portland appeared first on Winsidr.

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WNBA Notes: Kelsey Plum trade to Pheonix and 2023 draft review | The IX Basketball

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Our look around the WNBA breaks down the Kelsey Plum trade from all sides, makes sense of the Tempo’s strategy, & looks back at the 2023 draft

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Why Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart are a historic duo | The IX Basketball

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Jones and Stewart are putting up numbers similar to 2024, but can the Liberty turn that into another championship before their window narrows?

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Wings use 20-2 run to close third quarter, romp past Sun 83-63

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Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale scored 15 points each and the Dallas Wings used a big run in the third quarter to cruise to an 83-63 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday night. After a slow start to the third quarter, when the Wings had more misses and turnovers than points, they followed a timeout with a 20-2 run to close the quarter and turn a nine-point lead into a 72-45 lead. The Sun went 3 of 15 from the field and scored just eight points.

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WNBA Reporter Details ‘Weird’ Atmosphere Around Indiana Fever Game Amid Rally

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Updated Aug 3, 12:38 AM ET

Sophie Cunningham’s comments on transgender athletes have placed an even larger spotlight on the Indiana Fever. According to WNBA analyst Trysta Krick, the atmosphere surrounding Cunningham, her team, and her fans has taken on a different vibe.

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Fever's game vs Lynx brought another rally, more boos for Sophie Cunningham

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Fever wing Sophie Cunningham was again greeted with a mix of boos and cheers when she checked in Sunday vs Lynx due to her comments on transgender athletes

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Fire in Action at 12:30pm Against Sparks

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Updated Aug 3, 11:50 AM ET

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 28: Nneka Ogwumike #30 and Rae Burrell #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the New York Liberty on July 28, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | N...

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Hamby, Ogwumike lead Sparks past Fire 106-101 after LA trades Plum to Phoenix

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Dearica Hamby scored 23 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 20 of her 22 in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks — on a day they learned star teammate Kelsey Plum was traded — ended a six-game losing streak with a 106-101 win over the Portland Fire on Sunday. Plum, sidelined since June 21 with a leg injury, was sent to the Phoenix Mercury late Saturday night. The Sparks are now 3-9 without Plum. Ogwumike hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:25 to play, making it 98-96.

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