RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 2 sourcesWNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum appears to be on the trading block ahead of the league's trade deadline.
The Los Angeles Sparks ' 31-year-old guard reportedly did not intend to re-sign with the organization at the end of the season, according to The Athletic . Plum signed a one-year, $999,999 deal with the Sparks in April 2026.
Plum turned down the WNBA's new-supermax deal worth up to $1.4 million. Instead, she wanted to provide the team with roster flexibility. Months later it appears the two sides are ready to part ways. The Sparks plan to move Plum before the deadline, according to the Los Angeles Times.
There are a few options around the league that would suit Plum. The former WNBA Sixth Player of the Year and five-time All-Star deserves to be in a situation where her talent can be maximized, while having the opportunity to play meaningful basketball in the postseason.
The hope is that Plum joins a contender. She's already helped the Las Vegas Aces win back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023. She hopes to find another team to help add to her ring collection. However, that team won't be the Golden State Valkyries despite reports of the Bay Area being considered a possible landing spot.
The Valkyries could use a scorer such as Plum, as they rank last in the league in field goal percentage, 13th in points per game and 12th in points per scoring attempt. But they have no cap space.
To make a move for Plum, Golden State would have to consider a deal in which the money has to line up, which would look like a package maybe including Justė Jocytė, Kayla Thornton and perhaps a few draft picks.
That's not something that the Valkyries' front office is willing to do.
Golden State is reluctant to part with multiple “key contributors” to their roster that the Sparks would want to make the deal work, according to ESPN reporter Kendra Andrews.
Plum told ESPN that she is "not taking anything personal" while trade rumors swirl around her name.
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While the Valkyries are considered a possible landing spot for Plum, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN the Valkyries are reluctant to part with multiple “key contributors” to their roster that the Sparks would want to make the deal work. https://t.co/bE1ZQlS0VY
— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) July 31, 2026
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