Report: Sparks to trade five-time all-star Kelsey Plum to Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have added one of the biggest names in the WNBA. The Mercury have acquired five time all-star Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, ESPN's Shams Charania and Kendra Andrews reported early Sunday morning. Plum is closing in on a return after missing the past 11 games with a lower leg injury. The Sparks went 2-9 without Plum. The Sparks acquired Plum from the Las Vegas Aces prior to the 2025 season. She won two WNBA titles with Las Vegas. Plum is eligible to be...