Kelsey Plum's trade market takes shape before WNBA deadline

Her contract expires after the 2026 season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

What happened: CBS Sports assessed possible destinations as the Los Angeles Sparks weigh their options. The WNBA trade window closes Aug. 2.

Why it matters: At 10-16, Los Angeles must balance a fading playoff chase against the chance to recover future value. Keeping Plum preserves its lead guard for the stretch run but risks an offseason departure without compensation.

By the numbers: The Sparks have a .385 winning percentage and sit sixth in the Western Conference with 18 games remaining in a 44-game regular season.

What to watch: The Aug. 2 deadline will determine whether Los Angeles moves Plum or keeps her for the rest of 2026.

Sources

CBS Sports 2026-07-30T09:02:23.691869+00:00

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