Sources: Sparks trade All-Star Plum to Mercury
The Sparks are trading five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, sources told ESPN.
The WNBA landscape just got a whole lot more interesting. The Sparks are shipping off five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Mercury in a deal that brings back a haul of draft picks and a young player in Monique Akoa Makani. For Plum, this marks a new chapter in her career, and she joins a Mercury team looking to make a deep playoff run.
This move has significant implications for both teams. The Sparks are clearly looking to the future, acquiring a first-round pick in 2027 and a second-rounder in 2028. These picks could be crucial in rebuilding their roster and making a push for a championship in the years to come. Meanwhile, the Mercury are betting on Plum to help lead them to a title, and with her talent and experience, they may just have a legitimate shot.
So what's next to watch? The Mercury's roster is now stacked with talent, and we should keep an eye on how Plum meshes with Diana Taurasi and the rest of the team. Can they make a deep playoff run? Meanwhile, the Sparks will be interesting to watch as they continue to rebuild and develop their young players. Will they make any more moves before the season starts, or will they stick with their current roster? Stay tuned to see how these moves play out on the court.
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.