All-star guard Kelsey Plum re-signs with LA Sparks

Plum returns to LA on a one-year deal after a trade last year.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:39pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the motion and energy of a WNBA basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes in deep purple, teal, and gold tones.Kelsey Plum's return to the Sparks signals the team's ambition to build a championship contender through strategic free agent signings.Los Angeles Today

Kelsey Plum, the star guard who was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks last year, has re-signed with the team on a one-year contract. Plum was the lone All-Star for the Sparks last season, leading the team in scoring, rebounds, and assists.

Why it matters

Plum's return is a major boost for the Sparks as they look to build a championship contender. Her scoring, playmaking, and veteran leadership will be crucial as the team aims to make a deep playoff run.

The details

Plum was acquired by the Sparks in a three-team trade in January 2025 that sent her from the Las Vegas Aces to LA. She went on to average 19.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game for the Sparks last season. Despite being offered more money elsewhere, Plum took a team-friendly deal to help the Sparks have financial flexibility to sign other free agents, including Nneka Ogwumike.

  • Plum was traded to the Sparks in January 2025.
  • Plum re-signed with the Sparks on a one-year deal in April 2026.

The players

Kelsey Plum

An All-Star guard who was the first overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft. She has won the Sixth Player of the Year award and the All-Star Game MVP.

Nneka Ogwumike

A star forward who the Sparks signed in free agency to pair with Plum and create a championship-caliber roster.

Dearica Hamby

A veteran forward who the Sparks also signed in free agency to bolster their roster.

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What they’re saying

“'Vegas has been home. It's treated me really well. I'm grateful to the fans and the organization. And it's a new chapter in my life.'”

— Kelsey Plum, All-Star guard

What’s next

The Sparks will look to finalize their roster and prepare for the upcoming WNBA season, with Plum, Ogwumike, and Hamby leading the way as they aim to contend for a championship.

The takeaway

Kelsey Plum's decision to re-sign with the Sparks on a team-friendly deal shows her commitment to building a winner in Los Angeles. With Plum, Ogwumike, and Hamby leading the way, the Sparks have the talent and depth to make a deep playoff run and potentially win their first WNBA title since 2016.