Plum began her professional career with the San Antonio Stars, who later became the Las Vegas Aces in 2018. After the 2024 season, she was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in a three-team deal. So far, Plum has made an immediate impact with her new team, averaging 26.7 points per game despite the Sparks losing two of their first three contests.

Los Angeles hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Kelsey Plum scored 25 points in the Los Angeles Sparks' 89-86 loss to the Phoenix Mercury.

The Sparks dropped a tough game against the Mercury on the road, and Kelsey Plum took responsibility for the loss.

Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts spoke highly of the veteran star after the game. The coach praised Thomas for her leadership and effort that gave them the victory. Tibbetts revealed that the three-time WNBA sent a message to her teammates at halftime that fired them up.

Satou Sabally scored 25 points, Alyssa Thomas added 19 and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Los Angeles Sparks 89-86

The Phoenix Mercury held on to a nail-biter against the Los Angeles Sparks, winning 89-86 in tense last moments. Mercury Continues to Stay Hot The Mercury continued its offensive power, with Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas leading the scoring again with a combined 44 points.

Despite the setbacks, the Sparks put up a fight. Players like Dearica Hamby and Azurá Stevens stepped up, with Hamby recording a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Stevens scoring a team-high 21 points. But they couldn’t keep up with the playoff-contending Lynx, ultimately falling 89-75.

LOS ANGELES — They’ve spent more than half a century together as bandmates, putting out dozens of records. But brothers Ron and Russell Mael — the duo behind the art-pop band Sparks — have no intention of retiring anytime soon.