WNBA: Could LA form a Kelsey Plum-Hailey Van Lith backcourt with draft?

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During the 2025 WNBA offseason, the Los Angeles Sparks significantly changed their roster by making a blockbuster trade, bringing in Kelsey Plum and sending out their No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft to acquire the Las Vegas Aces superstar guard.

Giving up their top pick essentially meant they were picking Plum over a young prospect, but they still have selections to make in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Los Angeles has the No. 9 pick overall, which they received from the Seattle Storm as part of the Plum deal, as well as second- and third-round selection to make.

Here’s a look at the players LA could target to round out their roster under new head coach Lynne Roberts.

The TCU Sparks?

While Plum gives the Sparks an elite guard, the backcourt still needs help. With that in mind, why not go with someone who has improved each season and has proven to be coachable and adaptable?

Haliey Van Lith, welcome to Los Angeles.

In her final season at TCU, Van Lith averaged 17.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. She could come…

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