WNBA trade deadline: Mercury acquire five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum from Sparks in blockbuster move

The Phoenix Mercury have acquired five-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks in a blockbuster trade deadline deal. In return, the Mercury are sending Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick to the Sparks. The move marks a significant roster upgrade for Phoenix ahead of the remainder of the WNBA season.