Kelsey Plum Trade Grades: Sparks Win, Mercury’s Gamble Could Be ’Disastrous’ ft. Ryan Ruocco

Allie's off on a well-earned girls trip, so Ryan Ruocco climbs back in the passenger seat, and comes in hot with the trade that reshaped the deadline: the Sparks sent Kelsey Plum to the Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first round pick, and a 2028 second rounder. Ryan breaks down exactly why it's a no brainer for LA and a real gamble for Phoenix if Plum walks in free agency. He and Jordan also dig into Minnesota's 108-100 win over Indiana, Olivia Miles' efficient 28 point outburst, Napheesa Collier's near triple double, and make the case that Breanna Stewart deserves serious MVP consideration right behind A'ja Wilson. Then, in an extra long trip around the league, Ryan and Jordan hand out this week's full tank/empty tank report: Golden State's defense first surge, Washington's sneaky climb up the standings (with a shot at landing Chicago's No. 1 pick), and why Toronto and Portland are exactly where expansion teams are supposed to be right now. 🏀 Girls Tripp airs EVERY WEEK on the Road Trippin' channel. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: Ryan Ruocco Fills In for Allie 03:05 Minnesota Beats Indiana 108 100: Breakdown 19:12 Breanna Stewart's MVP Case 26:55 Kelsey Plum Trade to Phoenix 42:40 Full Tank vs. Running on E + What's Next

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