what happened to kelsey plum

Kelsey Plum is currently dealing with an injury: the Los Angeles Sparks said she will be out for at least four weeks with a lower left leg issue, after earlier ankle trouble this season.

What happened

• She first missed time in May with a right ankle sprain, then later had a left lower-leg injury that the Sparks said needs at least four weeks of recovery.

• Reports noted she was visibly wrapped up during a June 21 game in Toronto before the official update came out.

• The team plans to reevaluate her after those four weeks.

Why people are talking about it

• The timing matters because she had been playing at a very high level, including a 43-point game on June 14.

• Her absence is a big blow for the Sparks’ playoff push.

• There was also separate offseason/business news earlier in the year that she had parted ways with Under Armour.

Quick read

In plain English, nothing “mysterious” happened to Kelsey Plum—she got hurt, tried to play through a season full of injury interruptions, and now the Sparks are holding her out for recovery.