Kelsey Plum is not expected to re sign with the Los Angeles Sparks after the 2026 WNBA season. League sources have indicated that the guard does not plan to return to the team in free agency.
Plum signed a one year contract with the Sparks earlier this year. The deal was valued at $999,999. She was eligible for a larger supermax contract but chose the lower amount. This decision provided the Sparks with additional salary flexibility.
Plum joined the Sparks through a trade involving multiple teams. She has performed as a key scorer for the franchise this season. She was selected as a 2026 WNBA All-Star reserve. An injury to her lower left leg has limited her recent availability.
The Sparks currently hold a record that places them outside the top playoff positions. The WNBA trade deadline is approaching. Reports state that the team has not yet engaged in significant trade discussions involving Plum.
Plum is a 2 time WNBA champion. She is a multi time All-Star and has won Olympic gold medals. She previously played for the Las Vegas Aces before moving to Los Angeles.
The Sparks roster includes other experienced players such as Nneka Ogwumike. The organization has worked to build around its current group during the free agency period.
Any potential move involving Plum would need to occur before the deadline. The player remains under contract with the Sparks for the rest of the 2026 season. Further developments depend on decisions by the team and the player’s representatives.