Fueled by dynamic offense from Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson, the Los Angeles Sparks survived a 101-99 thriller over the New York Liberty on Saturday — winning

The Valkyries rank just 10th in the league in points per game, at 78.8, and last in the league at 40.0% shooting. Adding a veteran scorer like Plum could give the Valkyries a credible scoring threat that would make the game easier for her teammates.

Los Angeles faces the New York Liberty after Kelsey Plum scored 30 points in the Sparks' 101-86 victory over the Connecticut Sun.

Things are looking up in Los Angeles, where Kelsey Plum is amid a career year, Rickea Jackson is finding her rhythm, and Cameron Brink is on the brink of a return.

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.

With her hands outstretched and a wide smile on her face, A’ja Wilson made a beeline toward Jewell Loyd once time expired in the Aces’ win over the Dallas Wings on Sunday. Wilson’s high-five quickly turned into what appeared to be a much-needed embrace.

Kelsey Plum's 20-point, 8-assist performance anchored the Los Angeles Sparks' stunning 101-99 road victory over the Eastern Conference-leading New York Liberty (17-7), capped by Ri

Los Angeles Sparks' star guard Kelsey Plum was named a WNBA All-Star for the fourth consecutive time in her career. Read more: Sparks’ Kel

Kelsey Plum has been the key catalyst for the Sparks, scoring 20.1 points and dishing out 5.9 assists per game en route to her fourth-straight All-Star appearance. Los Angeles’ Dearica Hamby, Azura Stevens and Rickea Jackson are all averaging more than 13.6 points as well.

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum shared a twinning moment with Liberty mascot Ellie during the WNBA All-Star Weekend Orange Carpet event.

Marina Mabrey returned from a month-long absence, but the Connecticut Sun could not overcome Kelsey Plum's 30-point performance.