Event Brief
Sparks trade Plum for 2026 pick, Akoa Makani
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: Los Angeles Sparks send Kelsey Plum to Mercury, receiving a 2026 first-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani.
WHO: Los Angeles Sparks; Kelsey Plum; Phoenix Mercury; Monique Akoa Makani
WHAT: WNBA trade: Kelsey Plum to Mercury for a 2026 1st-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 12:22 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles
WHY: The teams completed a WNBA roster trade ahead of the 2026 season.
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