Exclusive | Liberty involved in Kelsey Plum trade sweepstakes in potential massive addition - New York Post
The New York Liberty are reportedly interested in acquiring WNBA star Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks before the trade deadline. Negotiations have stalled due to the Sparks' high valuation of Plum, who is set to become a free agent.
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Add The New York Post on Google PHOENIX — The Liberty are among the teams that have thrown their hat in the Kelsey Plum sweepstakes ahead of Sunday’s trade deadline.
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The Liberty have expressed interest in the Sparks star, multiple sources told The Post.
Other teams include the Mercury and Dream, sources said.
However, New York’s conversations involving Plum have stalled.
The Sparks view Plum’s value higher than potential suitors who are wary of overpaying for a player who could be only a short-term rental since Plum is set to be a free agent after the season.
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