Plum takes record-setting scoring pace to Phoenix

The deal sends a player and two draft picks to Los Angeles

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read

Per Elias Sports Bureau, Kelsey Plum's 23.9 PPG scoring average this season is by far the highest for any player to chan Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: Kelsey Plum averaged 23.9 points through 12 games before the Phoenix Mercury acquired her from the Los Angeles Sparks. Elias Sports Bureau says that is the highest mark for a midseason mover who played at least 10 games.

Why it matters: Phoenix adds a five-time All-Star during the 2026 regular season. Plum's contract expires after the season, making the move an immediate roster play with a longer-term decision still ahead.

By the numbers: Plum also averaged 6.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals while shooting 52.7% from the field, 38.3% from three and 80.6% at the line over 12 games.

What to watch: Watch how Phoenix adjusts its rotation and whether Plum sustains that scoring volume after the move.

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@alexaphilippou 2026-08-02T13:12:29.575924+00:00

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