Sparks Notes: Kelsey Plum Shares 'Assassin' Mindset, Former LA Guard Replaces Caitlin Clark on WNBA All-Star Team
Amidst a streaky Los Angeles Sparks' winning streak before the WNBA All-Star break, star guard Kelsey Plum spoke on her personal scoring and playmaking mindset — detailing how she was able to contribute so well offensively.
"[I] was just trying to be patient and ... be like an assassin and strike," Plum said.
Indiana's Caitlin Clark will not participate in Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game due to a groin injury suffered earlier this week, she announced in a team statement on Thursday. Brittney Sykes, a former Sparks' guard, will replace the Fever star on Team Clark.
Here’s all the latest Sparks news and stories (click the headline for the full article):
Kelsey Plum Shares 'Assassin' Mindset Following Dominant Sparks' Win
Recently-Released Sparks Guard Signs With Dallas Wings to Join Paige Bueckers
Caitlin Clark Replaced on WNBA All-Star Team By Former Sparks Guard
Sparks Set Wild Season-High in Win Over Mystics
Sparks’ Kelsey Plum Makes Major Announcement
Sparks' Cameron Brink Reacts to WNBA All-Star Snubs
Sparks' Kelsey Plum, Rickea Jackson Break Records in Win Over Sun
Sparks' Cameron Brink's Return Date Tentatively Set For 'Late July'
Sparks' Kelsey Plum Speaks on Difficulties Adjusting to New-Look Backcourt
Sparks Tweets of the Day:
The scene at https://t.co/mVMp9tVJuW Arena after the Sparks beat the Mystics, 99-80.
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) July 16, 2025
LA claims its first set of back-to-back wins this season — heading into the WNBA All-Star Break on a high note.
Hamby led with 26 points. Jackson and Plum added 22 and 20, respectively. pic.twitter.com/clZgqoMY6A
Dearica Hamby on the Sparks’ playoff chances:
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) July 16, 2025
“We’ll continue to build … anything can happen.”
She scored a game-high 26 points tonight vs the Mystics in LA’s second consecutive home win.
Rickea Jackson converts on a WILD baseline and-one layup. 🔥📈
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) July 16, 2025
Sparks on a tear to close the first half over the Mystics. Plum and Jackson have combined for 22 points already. pic.twitter.com/zLm7WumiTd
Kelsey Plum will participate in this year’s WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest in Indiana — her first time appearing in the event since 2022.
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) July 15, 2025
The Sparks’ guard ranks 15th in league history in made threes (539) and is tied for second in 2025 with 50 made triples. pic.twitter.com/NfD61yIh7z
FINAL — Sparks: 92, Sun: 88
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) July 14, 2025
LA survives a late Connecticut comeback to claim its first home win in nearly two months. Plum and Stevens combined for 44 points in the victory.
Jackson and Hamby added 19 and 17, respectively. pic.twitter.com/WhOgHhgQOb
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