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 an unrestricted free agent after this season.

The WNBA trade deadline is Sunday at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT.