The Los Angeles Sparks will be without star guard Kelsey Plum indefinitely after she suffered a lower left leg injury, the team announced.
The Sparks said they will re-evaluate Plum in four weeks. She will miss at least the next 10 games based on that timeline.
Plum’s injury comes at a challenging time for Los Angeles, which has leaned heavily on Plum’s scoring and play throughout the season. The veteran guard ranks among the WNBA’s top performers and has been a key contributor to the team’s postseason prospects.
Plum has already dealt with health setbacks this season, including a right ankle sprain that forced her to miss several games. Team officials said medical staff will continue monitoring her recovery and determine a timetable for her return.
Through the season, Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game. Her production has helped keep the Sparks a team to beat as they navigate a tightly contested WNBA schedule.
Los Angeles entered the week with an 8-8 record and struggled at times when Plum was sidelined. Her absence places added pressure on the rest of the bench to help fill the offensive void during a critical stretch of the season.
Plum’s injury also casts uncertainty over her availability for WNBA All-Star Weekend and other league events. However, the Sparks have not provided a return date and will reassess her condition in four weeks.
Los Angeles, at least for now, will move forward without one of its most important players. Team officials stressed that Plum’s health remains the organization’s top priority as she begins her recovery and works toward to a possible return later this season.
