Five-time All‑Star Kelsey Plum said she’s not taking anything personal amid trade speculation. The Sparks will play the Portland Fire 30 minutes after the 3 p.m. ET trade deadline. Plum, who returns from a lower‑leg injury, wants to suit up and help the team.

The Sparks are mired in a six‑game losing streak, 10-17 record, and 2-9 without Plum. She’s averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game, shreddering the league. Trade talks have stalled because Los Angeles’ asking price is high and teams worry Plum will leave in free agency.

The franchise is in transition: a rebuild that drafted Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson, then traded the No. 2 pick for Plum. Recent GM changes and ownership involvement hint the Sparks may adjust their course after this disappointing season.