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Los Angeles Sparks eye Kelsey Plum trade before deadline
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Los Angeles Sparks consider trading eye Kelsey Plum trade before deadline
The Los Angeles Sparks continue to navigate remain in a turbulent season under interim GMs general managers Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen after firing head coach Raegan Pebley earlier in early July. The team franchise sits at 10‑16, 10‑17, on a six‑game losing streak and out of playoff contention. As With the WNBA trade deadline approaches on Aug. 2, 2 fast approaching, the franchise is Sparks are actively exploring a trade for guard Kelsey Plum. Plum, whose 31, is on a one‑year, $999,999 contract expires at season’s end. Plum that will make her an unrestricted free agent after the season, and she has confirmed she will not re‑sign with Los Angeles Angeles. Her season was injury‑shortened by a lower‑left‑leg issue that kept her out since June 21, but she has returned to practice and is ready slated to play on deadline day. Sources in the Sunday game against the Portland Fire. League sources say the Sparks are team is “asking for the world,” seeking maximum return while respecting navigating the league’s hard salary‑cap rules. Potential suitors include the Washington Mystics, Golden State Valkyries, Phoenix Mercury and other clubs that can accommodate able to absorb her contract. Plum’s injury‑shortened season saw her average 23.9 points and 6.4 assists, boosting her market value. The Valkyries, in particular, have been reported as hesitant to meet the Sparks’ price demands. If a deal cannot be struck, she reached, Plum could leave the team depart without compensation, further shaping the Sparks’ future roster strategy. strategy for the future. Meanwhile, peripheral trade talk continues around Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier remains a peripheral trade talk as the Lynx pursue a championship despite her recent injury recovery.
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- 2026-07-31 10:23 UTC Los Angeles Sparks eye Kelsey Plum trade before deadline
- 2026-07-30 23:39 UTC Los Angeles Sparks consider trading Kelsey Plum
- 2026-07-29 15:38 UTC Los Angeles Sparks weigh trade options for Kelsey Plum
- 2026-07-29 14:45 UTC Los Angeles Sparks weigh trade options for Kelsey Plum
- 2026-07-29 09:53 UTC Los Angeles Sparks roster and front office changes
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