Sparks Trade All-Star Kelsey Plum to Mercury
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Sparks Trade All-Star Kelsey Plum to Mercury

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The Los Angeles Sparks are trading five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, sources told ESPN. The deal involves multiple draft picks and another player.

The trade sends Plum to the Mercury in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a first-round pick in the 2027 WNBA Draft, and a second-round pick in the 2028 WNBA Draft, according to sources.

The five-time All-Star has been a key player for the Sparks, and her departure marks a significant shift for the team’s roster. The draft picks acquired by the Sparks could provide valuable assets for future trades or to bolster their roster through the draft process.

The trade was reported by ESPN sources on [date not specified in source].

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