Summary
The Los Angeles Sparks have re-signed guard Kelsey Plum to a one-year contract worth $999,999, below the supermax salary, to allow the team greater financial flexibility. Plum chose the lower salary to help the team build a competitive roster and strengthen their chances for success in the upcoming season.
Key Facts
- Kelsey Plum re-signed with the Los Angeles Sparks on a one-year deal.
- Her contract is valued at $999,999, which is less than the $1.4 million supermax she could have received.
- Plum opted for a lower salary to help the team attract more talented players.
- The Sparks also signed Nneka Ogwumike, a former MVP, and re-signed Dearica Hamby.
- Plum led the Sparks in scoring and assists last season.
- The Sparks' 2026 season opener will be against the Las Vegas Aces on May 10.
- Plum left the Las Vegas Aces, where she won consecutive championships, to join the Sparks in 2025.
