Kelsey Plum Sends Parting Message to Sparks After Trade to Phoenix
The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury at the WNBA trade deadline. Plum addressed it.
Kelsey Plum's move from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury marks a significant shift for the talented guard. In January 2025, the Aces traded Plum to the Sparks after she requested a change of scenery. While thriving in Las Vegas, Plum averaged 20.5 points per game over two seasons, yet the Sparks fell short in the playoffs, leaving her craving more challenges.
Her Instagram post on Sunday, Aug. 2 marked her parting message to the Sparks, thanking the team, coaches, and fans for their warmth. Plum, who has been sidelined by injuries, is now poised to potentially lead Phoenix closer to their first WNBA championship. Despite the odds, she'll be welcomed into an organization that was just a year away from the Finals, presenting a unique opportunity to shape a contender.
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