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INDIANAPOLIS – When the Los Angeles Sparks acquired Kelsey Plum in a sign-and-trade ahead of the start of the 2025 WNBA season, the prevailing thought was the team was accelerating their rebuild and shifting to more of a win-now mentality. From the comments and quotes by new head coach Lynne Roberts as well as the […]

Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum may have playfully taken a dig at Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark’s team after the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night. During warmups for the game, Plum and every player donned shirts that had the phrase “pay us what you owe us,” demanding better pay for the league’s […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend has showcased the most talented players the league has to offer. However, multiple big ticket issues have taken over. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is dealing with the new collective bargaining agreement(CBA) negotiations and criticism towards the league’s officials. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Plum have been loud with their complaints. The […]

Officiating has become the latest point of debate in the WNBA, causing Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum to be the latest to give her opinion. While respectful of the referees, Plum offered her suggestions on how the rulekeeping could be better at the 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend. Plum, who has been critical of officiating […]

The Los Angeles Sparks made a splash off the court during WNBA All-Star Weekend, thanks to Kelsey Plum, who went viral for a fun and fashionable moment alongside the Liberty mascot on the Orange Carpet. The lighthearted exchange took place Thursday night, just ahead of Saturday’s All-Star Game, and quickly became one of the most […]

LOS ANGELES – It’s been a tough and inconsistent first half of the WNBA season for the Los Angeles Sparks. But following the team’s 99-80 win against the Washington Mystics, the Sparks tied last season’s win total of eight games. With the Sparks on pace to surpass last season’s win total following the WNBA All-Star […]

Kelsey Plum made impressive WNBA history during Saturday’s encounter between the Los Angeles Sparks and Indiana Fever. In 37 minutes of action, Plum finished with a stat line of 20 points, three rebounds and three assists. She shot 6-of-13 from the field, including 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Her […]

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is on pace to reach a statistical milestone achieved by only a handful of players in WNBA history. In her first season with the Sparks, the three-time All-Star and two-time champion is averaging 20.1 points and a career-high 5.7 assists per game — numbers that place her on track […]

WNBA star Caitlin Clark may not have suited up during the Los Angeles Sparks’ 85-75 win against the Indiana Fever, but at this point, the Sparks will take what they can. Snapping a four-game losing streak with the win, the Sparks managed to salvage what had been a disappointing road trip to this point. For […]

During Thursday’s game against the Indiana Fever, Kelsey Plum, the point guard for the Los Angeles Sparks, certainly caught the eye of many, especially with star player Caitlin Clark sidelined due to a groin injury. While Clark cheered from the bench, it was Plum’s playful antics that grabbed the spotlight for a moment. Towards the […]

The Los Angeles Sparks didn’t start their current road trip off on the right foot following their 82-66 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. But luckily for them, they have two more games to try and get back in the win column. Having short-term memory is key for the Sparks to bounce back, and that’s a […]

The Los Angeles Sparks begin a three-game road trip starting with a matchup against the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday. The Lynx have been the best team in the Western Conference this season, but it appears as if the Sparks have help on the horizon. Star guard Kelsey Plum was not listed on the Sparks’ injury […]

The Los Angeles Sparks look to have taken a step forward during the 2025 WNBA season. LA traded for star guard Kelsey Plum this offseason and will eventually have a healthy Cameron Brink as well. Sparks fans seem to be more excited about the team this season, and some are stretching that excitement a little […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks have been hit with a wave of absences and injuries this season and have yet to see a fully healthy lineup under new head coach Lynne Roberts. As a result, rookies such as Sarah Ashlee Barker have been called upon to play a bigger role for the Sparks […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks were dealt a major blow before their Tuesday night game against the Seattle Storm when it was revealed that star guard Kelsey Plum would be sidelined due to a leg injury. Plum was in uniform for the team’s loss against the Minnesota Lynx over the weekend, and was […]

The Los Angeles Sparks will play the Seattle Storm at home on Tuesday night, however, they will be without a number of key players including guard Kelsey Plum. On Monday night, the Sparks released their official injury report for the game on X, formerly Twitter. Plum is dealing with a left lower leg injury and […]

Sparks guard Kelsey Plum and Los Angeles have lost four of their last five games, including an 89–81 overtime defeat to the Golden State Valkyries. However, Plum remained a bright spot amid the team’s struggles. In that game, she made WNBA history by tying the record for the fastest player to reach 200 points and […]

LOS ANGELES – Kelsey Plum walked to the bench after fouling out during the Los Angeles Sparks’ 89-81 overtime loss to the Golden State Valkyries, and following the game, the refs and the officiating was clearly on her mind. As the Sparks continue to search for consistency, it was clear they still have kinks to […]

Friday night was supposed to mark Paige Bueckers’ first game against Kelsey Plum, but the latter’s concussion put a wrench in those plans. That did not stop the two from meeting up after the game, leading to a comedic interaction from the Los Angeles Sparks and Dallas Wings stars. After sitting out of her third […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are still trying to find their groove to start the season, but one thing has stayed consistent since the first game. Kelsey Plum has been dominant in almost every game and is trying to lead the team to wins in her first season. With a change of scenery, Plum is taking […]

The Los Angeles Sparks’ game against the Las Vegas Aces on Friday was significant for Kelsey Plum in that it was her first game back in the building as an opponent. While Kelsey Plum had a decent game overall, the Sparks were unable to get a win as they fell to the Aces, 96-81. It […]

The Los Angeles Sparks were defeated 96-81 by the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night in Kelsey Plum’s return to play her former team. A’ja Wilson played at an MVP level, scoring 36 points and adding 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks. However, how did Plum play against the team that she […]

Who doesn’t love a good, friendly rivalry? The Las Vegas Aces played a riddle of familiar faces against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday at Michelob Ultra and came out on top 96-81. A’ja Wilson had 35 points and 13 rebounds, another impressive night for the three-time MVP. But her spectacular night was about more […]

The Las Vegas Aces topped the Los Angeles Sparks 96-81 on Friday night in their first meeting since their blockbuster offseason trade. The matchup featured Kelsey Plum’s return to Michelob ULTRA Arena, but her homecoming was ultimately spoiled by former teammates A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young. In her typical dominant fashion, Wilson led all scores […]

LOS ANGELES – After the Los Angeles Sparks grabbed a win against the Chicago Sky last weekend, they could not keep the momentum going as they fell to the Atlanta Dream, 88-82. A recurring theme for the Sparks this season has been their inability to establish any consistency from game to game, and even quarter […]

If there’s anything that could’ve prepared Kelsey Plum for her major return to the Las Vegas Aces, it’s the streak of success she’s been on so far with her new squad. As the second-leading scorer in the 2025 WNBA’s young season, Plum will take on her former teammates and the franchise that drafted her for […]

While they may be rivals on the basketball court, Los Angeles Sparks’ Kelsey Plum and New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu are forever linked for their success at the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team USA. Their friendship recently came in handy as Plum enlisted the help of Ionescu for her Sparks’ rookie teammate, Sarah Ashlee Barker. […]

In February, the Las Vegas Aces traded guard Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks. A move that marked the end of an era as Plum helped lead the Aces to back-to-back WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023.  She did so in the company of Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and, of course, A’ja Wilson. On […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks came into their Sunday game against the Chicago Sky looking to snap a three-game losing streak and get back in the win column. And they did just that, with a 91-78 win. A huge third quarter offensive explosion from Kelsey Plum made the difference for the Sparks, and […]

Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum has not been shy about attacking taller defenders while driving to the basket. Another example of Plum doing exactly that surfaced on Sunday in the Sparks’ 91-78 victory. After scoring a layup against Angel Reese, Plum hit the “too-small” gesture. Video via the WNBA: Plum Dawg starting early! 😤 […]

The Los Angeles Sparks dropped their second straight game, falling to 1-2 after their 89-86 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. In what’s been a recurring theme in these two losses, the Sparks were essentially ‘out-toughed’ by their opponents. The WNBA is a physical league and the Sparks need to adapt to it. Following […]

The Los Angeles Sparks suffered their second consecutive loss, a heartbreaking 89-86 defeat, against the Phoenix Mercury. The Sparks had their chances in the fourth quarter as they battled back from a double-digit deficit, but it wasn’t enough to get across the finish line. Following the game, Sparks star Kelsey Plum took full responsibility for […]

With the Los Angeles Sparks tipping off the 2025 WNBA season this past week, plenty of eyes will be watching to see how Kelsey Plum looks with her new team. Ahead of the Sparks’ upcoming games this week, we’ll be making our bold predictions for the team during this WNBA season. The Sparks have played […]

Kelsey Plum dominated in the season opener between the Los Angeles Sparks and Golden State Valkyries on Thursday night. This prompted praise from Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase. In 40 minutes of action, Plum finished with a stat line of 37 points, six assists, five steals, and two rebounds. She shot 11-of-19 from the field, […]

Kelsey Plum decided to head into a new chapter for the ninth season of her WNBA career, joining forces with former Las Vegas Aces teammate Dearica Hamby and rising stars Rickea Jackson and Cameron Brink on the Los Angeles Sparks, a team looking to bounce back from a horrid 2024 campaign in which they won […]

The Los Angeles Sparks’ newest superstar Kelsey Plum has been hyped for her regular-season debut, and she showed just how eager she’s been by fighting her way to the basket for her first basket in the purple and gold. Drive to the bucket is GOOD 🏀 Kelsey Plum is officially in the books with her […]

The Los Angeles Sparks pulled off one of the biggest blockbusters of the offseason when they acquired Kelsey Plum in a three-team trade that involved the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm. For a franchise that has struggled to find success in recent seasons, her arrival gave the Sparks a sense of legitimacy. Kelsey Plum […]

Los Angeles Sparks star point guard Kelsey Plum made something clear about her time with the Las Vegas Aces. The WNBA world was shocked when the three-time All-Star was involved in a blockbuster trade this offseason. Plum was coming off winning two titles in the past three years with Las Vegas, but that era has […]

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie became a household name for basketball fans as a member of the Los Angeles Sparks, and as a former team co-owner, she’s still invested in both the team and city to this day. Leslie has paid close attention to her beloved squad and the moves the organization has made since its […]