Valkyries Seek Return to Winning Ways as Kelsey Plum Trade Rumors Heat Up
Teams have inquired about Plum as the Sparks weigh a high asking price and the guard nears free agency, sources told ESPN.
- Ahead of Sunday's WNBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Sparks are considering moving five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum, though the organization's high asking price has reportedly stalled potential deals.
- Mired in a six-game losing streak, the 10-17 Sparks are on the verge of missing the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season, with Coach Lynne Roberts noting 'everything is on the table.'
- Sidelined since June 21, Plum is targeting a return for Sunday's game against the Portland Fire while averaging a career-high 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game.
- Golden State is reluctant to part with 'key contributors' to acquire Plum, according to ESPN reporter Kendra Andrews, leaving the Sparks to decide whether to trade her or risk losing her in free agency.
- Regardless of whether she remains with the franchise past Sunday's deadline, Plum emphasized she is 'not taking anything personal,' though the organization must weigh its 'long-term perspective' against immediate needs.
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Kelsey Plum is the biggest name sitting on the WNBA trade block, and a move could happen before the deadline hits on Sunday, August 2, at 3:00 PM ET. The Los Angeles Sparks guard is putting up the best numbers of her career this season, yet she is reportedly not expected to stick around when she reaches free agency. The urgency for the Sparks comes down to the standings. Los Angeles sits at 10-16 and is four games back of the eighth-seed Washing…
Sparks' Kelsey Plum shrugs off trade rumors
February 15, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum during NBA All Star Saturday Night at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum said on Thursday that she is not taking trade speculation or rumors personally as the WNBA trade deadline approaches. “The thing about professional sports is it’s business,” Plum told reporters, via ESPN. “At the end of the day, peo…
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