Liberty Pursue Kelsey Plum Ahead of WNBA Trade Deadline

The Liberty are among the teams interested in acquiring Kelsey Plum as the WNBA trade deadline approaches this Sunday.

Sources indicate that the Liberty have expressed interest in the Sparks' player, who has become a highly sought-after trade candidate after announcing she does not plan to re-sign with Los Angeles. Other teams in the mix include the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream.

Plum, currently sidelined with a lower left leg injury since June 21, ranks second in the league in scoring with an average of 23.9 points per game. The Sparks, struggling with a 10-17 record, may look to trade Plum to gain assets before she becomes a free agent. The Liberty, with a 16-13 record, are exploring options to enhance their championship prospects, although adding Plum may not resolve their defensive challenges.