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Kelsey Plum Re-Signs With Sparks on $999,999 Deal

The below-supermax pact preserves cap space under the new CBA to keep building a veteran core around two-way guards and a deep frontcourt.

Jul 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks forward Emma Cannon (32) reacts before the game against the Las Vegas Aces at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kelsey Plum agreed to a one-year, $999,999 contract to return to Los Angeles, a below-supermax figure reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
  • Los Angeles also brought back Nneka Ogwumike, re-signed Dearica Hamby on a three-year deal, traded Rickea Jackson for Ariel Atkins, and added Erica Wheeler on a two-year contract worth $625,000 per season.
  • Ariel Atkins supplies top-tier perimeter defense and a 36.2% career three-point mark, which creates space for post scorers.
  • With Emma Cannon back on a non-guaranteed training camp deal, the roster stands at eight players as Cameron Brink eyes her first full season since her 2024 ACL tear.
  • The new CBA raised top salaries across the league, and Plum taking less keeps payroll flexibility as the Sparks use draft picks Nos. 20, 24 and 35 to round out depth.