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PHOENIX \u2013 The Liberty are among the teams that have thrown their hat in the Kelsey Plum sweepstakes ahead of Sunday\u2019s trade deadline.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Liberty have expressed interest in the Sparks\u2019 star, multiple sources told The Post.<\/p>\n

Other teams include the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream, sources said.<\/p>\n

Plum emerged as a highly sought-after trade candidate as news emerged that she didn\u2019t plan to re-sign with the Sparks after this season.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

It\u2019d 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\u2019s season has gone.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles is 10-17 and 11th in the league standings, sitting five games behind the eighth-place Liberty.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plum, who\u2019s been out since June 21 with a lower left leg injury, is second in the league in scoring, averaging 23.9 points per game. <\/p>\n

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She\u2019s also averaging 2.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists in 12 games this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters Thursday, Plum said she\u2019s not taking trade talks personally.<\/p>\n

She also said she intended to play in the Sparks\u2019 next game, which is scheduled to tip off 30 minutes after Sunday\u2019s 3 p.m. deadline.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u2019s championship contention odds.<\/p>\n

New York entered Saturday\u2019s game against the Mercury with a 16-13 record.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Plum\u2019s addition wouldn\u2019t address the Liberty\u2019s defensive issues, but would make the Liberty\u2019s offense even more elite.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

Leonie Fiebich is on the mend from a left foot injury that\u2019s sidelined her since July 3. Satou Sabally remains in concussion protocol.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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