Kelsey Plum Sends Parting Message to Sparks After Trade to Phoenix
Summary
Kelsey Plum, a top WNBA player, was traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury. She thanked the Sparks for her time there and looks forward to playing with the Mercury. Plum has dealt with injuries this season and hopes to help her new team succeed.Key Facts
- Kelsey Plum was traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury in January 2025.
- Plum had requested a trade from the Las Vegas Aces before joining the Sparks.
- She averaged 20.5 points per game in 55 games with the Sparks over two seasons.
- The Sparks have not made the playoffs for six years, including this season.
- In exchange for Plum, the Sparks received player Monique Akoa Makani and two future draft picks (2027 first-round and 2028 second-round).
- Plum has played only 12 games this season due to an ankle sprain and a lower leg injury.
- This season, she averaged 23.9 points, 6.4 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game.
- The Sparks' current record is 11-17, and the Mercury's record is 11-19 this season.
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