Sparks risk losing Plum for nothing as Aug. 2 deadline nears

The Sparks sit four games behind eighth-place Washington.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read

What happened: League sources told Annie Costabile that Kelsey Plum, 31, does not intend to re-sign with Los Angeles after this season. The Sparks have not engaged in meaningful trade talks involving her.

Why it matters: Her one-year deal is valued at $999,999, leaving Los Angeles exposed to an uncompensated free-agent departure. Holding her would leave the franchise relying on offseason changes to persuade her to stay.

By the numbers: Plum joined Los Angeles in a 2025 three-team deal that sent Jewell Loyd to Las Vegas and the No.

What to watch: Plum is expected back this week after missing the past month. Trade submissions close at 3 p.m. ET on Aug. 2.

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nytimes.com 2026-07-28T21:03:48.110226+00:00

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