The Kelsey Plum era in Los Angeles ended overnight when the Sparks traded the All-Star guard to the Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder.
A true blockbuster ahead of Wednesday’s WNBA trade deadline that pairs one of the league’s best scorers with Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper in Phoenix. Plum was a top name that was rumored to find a new home at the deadline as she will become an unrestricted free agent over the offseason and the Sparks are out of the playoff picture with a 10–17 record.