Liberty involved in Kelsey Plum trade sweepstakes in potential massive addition

PHOENIX – The Liberty are among the teams that have thrown their hat in the Kelsey Plum sweepstakes ahead of Sunday’s trade deadline. 

The Liberty have expressed interest in the Sparks star, multiple sources told The Post.

Other teams include the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream, sources said.

Kelsey Plum takes a jump shot. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Plum emerged as a highly sought-after trade candidate as news emerged that she didn’t plan to re-sign with the Sparks after this season.

The Sparks traded a massive haul to acquire Plum before the 2025 season, including the 2025 No. 2 overall pick that the Seattle Storm used on Dominique Malonga.

It’d make sense that Los Angeles would try to move Plum to get something in return before she walks in free agency, especially given how the team’s season has gone.

Los Angeles is 10-17 and 11th in the league standings, sitting five games behind the eighth-place Liberty. 

Plum, who’s been out since June 21 with a lower left leg injury, is second in the league in scoring, averaging 23.9 points per game.

She’s also averaging 2.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists in 12 games this season. 

Speaking to reporters Thursday, Plum said she’s not taking trade talks personally.

She also said she intended to play in the Sparks’ next game, which is scheduled to tip off 30 minutes after Sunday’s 3 p.m. deadline. 

The Liberty have actively been engaging in multiple conversations around the league before the deadline. The question is whether a move can be made to increase the team’s championship contention odds.

New York entered Saturday’s game against the Mercury with a 16-13 record. 

Plum’s addition wouldn’t address the Liberty’s defensive issues, but would make the Liberty’s offense even more elite. 

Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) drives to the basket past New York Liberty guard Rebekah Gardner (7) during the second half of a game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post

The Liberty could also ultimately stay pat at the trade deadline and bank on the team getting healthy in time for a playoff push.

Leonie Fiebich is on the mend from a left foot injury that’s sidelined her since July 3. Satou Sabally remains in concussion protocol.