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Kelsey Plum Apologizes for Controversial All-Star Game Joke

8/16/2025

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Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks addressed her controversial joke about Team Clark during the WNBA All-Star Game.
She acknowledged it was an inappropriate attempt at humor related to players missing a meeting on solidarity shirts.
Plum expressed regret for not appreciating the seriousness of the situation amid collective bargaining negotiations.
The current collective bargaining agreement expires on October 31, with player salaries as a major negotiation focus.

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Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks addressed her controversial joke about Team Clark during the WNBA All-Star Game.
She acknowledged it was an inappropriate attempt at humor related to players missing a meeting on solidarity shirts.
Plum expressed regret for not appreciating the seriousness of the situation amid collective bargaining negotiations.
The current collective bargaining agreement expires on October 31, with player salaries as a major negotiation focus.