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Sparks send Kelsey Plum to Mercury for a 2026 1st-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani, AP source says

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum dribbles during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, May 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) 2026-08-02T15:44:12Z The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercur.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from AP says: Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum dribbles during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, May 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) 2026-08-02T15:44:12Z The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercur.

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  • Primary source: AP
  • Published: Aug 2, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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