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WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 8
New Sparks guard drops proud response to early success after Kelsey Plum trade
LOS ANGELES – It’s been two games now that Monique Akoa Makani has played with the Los Angeles Sparks since the Kelsey Plum trade, and the early results have been promising.
Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 7
Nneka Ogwumike drops astronomical Cameron Brink comparison after huge win vs. Lynx
The Los Angeles Sparks ended their three-game road trip on a high note with a huge 89-82 win against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx to keep their hopes alive in the playoff picture for now.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 6
With fourth-quarter rally, Sparks snap Lynx's 10-game win streak
Dearica Hamby scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks rallied for an 89-82 win, snapping the Minnesota Lynx's 10-game winning streak on Thursday night in Minneapolis.
The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz
How many of the 24 WNBA players to score 20 points and dish out 10 assists in the same game multiple time can you name in five minutes?
Ariel Atkins News / Athlon Sports / August 6
Final Injury Report for Sparks-Lynx: Will Ariel Atkins, Chloe Bibby Play?
The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Minnesota Lynx in an interconference matchup. Los Angeles enters Thursday’s contest with an 11-18 record after losing on the road to the Chicago Sky Wednesday night.
Cameron Brink News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 6
Cameron Brink Pinpoints ‘Disappointing’ Issue She Must Fix to Help Sparks
Cameron Brink filled up the stat sheet in the Los Angeles Sparks’ 95-88 loss to the Chicago Sky. She recorded 11 points on 3-6 shooting from the field and 5-5 from the free-throw line, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 blocks in just 14 minutes.
Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 5
What Lynne Roberts expects from Kelsey Plum trade acquisition in Sparks debut vs. Sky
With the Los Angeles Sparks continuing their three-game road trip on Wednesday as they visit the Chicago Sky, it will also be Monique Akoa Makani’s debut with the team after being acquired in the trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury over the weekend.
Jihyun Park News / Field Level Media / August 4
Sky try to shake off stinging loss, take on hungry Sparks
Veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot figures the Chicago Sky might need an extra boost to move past their latest narrow loss entering Wednesday's visit from the Los Angeles Sparks.
Kelsey Plum News / HerSportsNation / August 4
'It Means Everything': Kelsey Plum Opens Up About Surprise Text From WNBA Legend
Trade deadlines rarely leave players time to process anything, but guard Kelsey Plum of the Phoenix Mercury didn’t need long to feel like she belonged.
Kelsey Plum News / Fadeaway World / August 4
Kelsey Plum Wastes No Time Leaving Her Mark In Dramatic Mercury Debut After Sparks Trade
Late Saturday night, Kelsey Plum was in Portland, preparing to play for the Los Angeles Sparks. Less than 48 hours later, she was in Chicago, wearing a Phoenix Mercury uniform, and drilling a corner three-pointer with 53 seconds left to seal a 106-101 win over the Sky.
Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 3
How ‘overwhelmed’ Kelsey Plum is ready for new WNBA chapter
Midseason trades are an anomaly in the WNBA, and when Kelsey Plum was traded to the Phoenix Mercury, it caught her and the entire WNBA sphere off guard.
WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 3
Mercury’s Kelsey Plum reveals Diana Taurasi’s incredible welcome message
Kelsey Plum and Diana Taurasi have quite the bond. The two were a part of the 2024 USA Women’s Basketball Gold Medal team, but their history starts way before that.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Stadium Rant / August 3
Kelsey Plum Traded Just Hours Before 2026 WNBA Trade Deadline
Kelsey Plum has been one of the biggest names in the WNBA, and her fate was still up in the air before the trade deadline on Sunday. After only a season and a half with the Los Angeles Sparks, it looks like her career will take her to a new team.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Swish Appeal / August 3
The Los Angeles Sparks made the right choice by trading Kelsey Plum—and here’s what must come next 
The Los Angeles Sparks executed a blockbuster deal hours before the 2026 WNBA trade deadline, moving Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder.
Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 3
Kelsey Plum’s hearfelt farewell draws reaction from Cameron Brink, Sparks
The Phoenix Mercury added another sure-fire scorer after acquiring Kesley Plum in a trade with the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday. The Mercury did not pass up the chance to get the prolific guard, who has averaged at least 15 points in each of the last five seasons.
Kelsey Plum News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 3
Kelsey Plum sends powerful message for Sparks after stunning Mercury trade
Kelsey Plum only had a brief stint with the Los Angeles Sparks, but she probably collected a bunch of unforgettable memories with them. Plum will start a new chapter with the Phoenix Mercury after the Sparks shipped her on Saturday.
Kelsey Plum News / Field Level Media / August 2
Report: Sparks trade 5-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to Mercury
The Los Angeles Sparks made a move ahead of Sunday afternoon's trade deadline, dealing five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for guard Monique Akoa Makani, a first-round draft pick in 2027 and a second-rounder in 2028, ESPN reported late Saturday night.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Yardbarker / July 12
Firing of GM Raegan Pebley closes another underwhelming chapter for Sparks
The Sparks have struggled to recapture the glory days of the 2000s.
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