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Sparks Trade Plum to Mercury in Deadline Blockbuster

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Sparks traded Kelsey Plum to Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani and draft picks. Phoenix bets on Plum's elite scoring for a playoff push, while LA gains future assets. Mercury grade B, Sparks B+ amid uncertain long-term outcomes. read more


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Sparks Trade Plum to Mercury in Blockbuster Deadline Deal

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Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, 2027 first-round pick, and 2028 second-rounder. Plum averages career highs in points and assists despite injury, joining Mercury's playoff push. read more

Sparks Trade Plum to Mercury in Blockbuster WNBA Deal

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Sparks trade five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and 2028 second-rounder. Plum averages career highs (23.9 points, 6.4 assists) despite injury, while Los Angeles faces a sixth straight playoff miss. read more

Toronto Tempo acquire Aneesah Morrow from Sun

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Toronto Tempo acquired forward Aneesah Morrow from Connecticut Sun, sending Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick. Morrow, averaging 11.6 points and 8.9 rebounds, bolsters Toronto's young frontcourt. Both teams struggle this season. read more

WNBA trade deadline: Five players to watch

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Five WNBA players to watch ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline include Kelsey Plum, Aneesah Morrow, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Maddy Siegrist, and Skylar Diggins, as teams assess needs for playoff pushes or future building. read more

Tigers Hold the Key to MLB Trade Deadline

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MLB trade deadline buzz: Giants, Mets, Rockies are sellers, while Dodgers, Phillies, Yankees add. Starting pitchers are strongest available; right-handed bats weakest. Tigers hold key—Tarik Skubal's fate defines action. read more

Buxton shuts down trade rumors: Im a Twin

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Byron Buxton, hitting .270 with 23 home runs, reaffirmed his commitment to the Twins amid trade speculation. With a full no-trade clause and two years left on his $100 million contract, he stated, "I'm a Twin." The 36-40 Twins hold a 28.7% playoff chance. read more

MLB Trade Winds Blow Early for 2026

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An early 2026 MLB trade deadline preview highlights potential trade candidates for all 30 teams, noting a chaotic season start with several 2025 playoff teams struggling. Key names include Sandy Alcantara and Jarren Duran as possible players to be moved. read more

Avalanche Cement Stanley Cup Favorite Status at Deadline

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The 2026 NHL trade deadline lacked blockbuster moves but sparked overreactions. The Avalanche's aggressive acquisitions make them Cup favorites, while other contenders' inactivity and new salary cap rules shaped a quieter market. Goalie trades remain rare. read more

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The 2026 NHL trade deadline featured a chaotic flurry of trades. Winners included the Colorado Avalanche, who strengthened their center depth, and the Calgary Flames' rebuild. Losers were teams like Buffalo, who failed to land key targets, and Boston, for their minimal activity. read more

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ESPN analysts propose potential NHL trade deadline deals, including Bobrovsky to Edmonton, Trocheck to Minnesota, and O'Reilly to Colorado. These speculative moves aim to bolster contenders with key players before Friday's 3 p.m. ET cutoff. read more

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With the NHL trade deadline approaching, teams like the Oilers, Kraken, Maple Leafs, and Penguins are highlighted as needing significant roster moves to either contend for the Stanley Cup or retool their lineups for future success. read more

Thunder Top Post-Deadline NBA Power Rankings

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ESPN's post-trade deadline power rankings see the Thunder and Pistons leading. Analysts question the Lakers' playoff viability. The All-Star break precedes a final push, with teams like the Cavaliers rising and the Kings struggling on a long losing streak. read more

NBA Trade Deadline Explodes with Surprise Moves

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The NBA trade deadline saw unexpected star movement, with Jackson Jr., Davis, and Harden changing teams. Giannis Antetokounmpo remained in Milwaukee, extending his saga. Lottery-bound teams like Utah and Washington acquired stars to build for next season, while top contenders were largely inactive. read more

NBA Trade Shakes Up East Contenders

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A three-team trade sends Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley to the Bulls, while Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric go to the Pistons. Minnesota sheds salary, gaining financial flexibility in pursuit of other roster moves before the deadline. read more

Thunder Lead Power Rankings as Trade Deadline Nears

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With the trade deadline approaching, the Thunder lead the West despite recent struggles, while the Pistons and Spurs chase. Kendrick Perkins suggests Giannis Antetokounmpo should leave Milwaukee for Houston. The Cavaliers are surging in the East. read more

Morant Injury Clouds Grizzlies Trade Deadline Plans

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Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks with an elbow sprain, sidelining him past the trade deadline. The Grizzlies have explored trades, but interest is limited due to his injuries and suspensions. Morant has expressed loyalty to Memphis. read more