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Kelsey Plum traded to Phoenix Mercury

sportsAug 2, 202628431

The Los Angeles Sparks traded guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for guard Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, sources said. Plum had been the Sparks' standout guard and a linchpin of their push to return to the playoffs; she signed a one-year Sparks deal for $999,999 and drew attention this week for comments about California tax rates. The Mercury sit six games out of the last playoff spot with 14 games remaining, and some reports say Plum could join Phoenix as soon as their game in Chicago but it is not yet certain whether she will play. Multiple reports note Plum intends to enter free agency after the season, making this an in-season acquisition that carries the risk of a short-term rental. The Sparks receive a young guard and two draft picks as they move toward a roster reset ahead of the trade deadline.

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