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>PHOENIX – The Liberty are among the teams that have thrown their hat in the Kelsey Plum sweepstakes ahead of Sunday’s trade deadline. 

>The Liberty have expressed interest in the Sparks’ star, multiple sources told The Post.

>Other teams include the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream, sources said.

>Plum emerged as a highly sought-after trade candidate as news emerged that she didn’t plan to re-sign with the Sparks after this season.

>The Sparks traded a massive haul to acquire Plum before the 2025 season, including the 2025 No. 2 overall pick that the Seattle Storm used on Dominique Malonga.

>It’d make sense that Los Angeles would try to move Plum to get something in return before she walks in free agency, especially given how the team’s season has gone.

>Los Angeles is 10-17 and 11th in the league standings, sitting five games behind the eighth-place Liberty. 

>Plum, who’s been out since June 21 with a lower left leg injury, is second in the league in scoring, averaging 23.9 points per game.

>She’s also averaging 2.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists in 12 games this season. 

>Speaking to reporters Thursday, Plum said she’s not taking trade talks personally.

>The Liberty could also ultimately stay pat at the trade deadline and bank on the team getting healthy in time for a playoff push.

>Leonie Fiebich is on the mend from a left foot injury that’s sidelined her since July 3. Satou Sabally remains in concussion protocol.