Sparks trade Kelsey Plum to Mercury in blockbuster move

Kelsey Plum is on the move. In the early hours of Sunday morning, the Sparks traded the five-time All-Star guard to the Mercury in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, Phoenix’s 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, ESPN first reported. Plum became the league’s top trade target after word got out that she di

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 15: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles against the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter during a Commissioner's Cup game at Chase Center on June 15, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or

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.

WNBA bombshell: Kelsey Plum reportedly traded to the Phoenix Mercury  MARCA

Kelsey Plum traded to Mercury by Sparks: Trade details, what we know  USA Today

Plum, who will be a free agent after this season, has only played in 12 games in 2026 but is second in the league in scoring.

Sources - Sparks trade All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to Mercury  ESPN

Kelsey Plum is averaging a career-best 23.9 points in 12 games this season

Sparks star Kelsey Plum is rumored to be on the move, and one ESPN analyst two teams could compete to trade for her.