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Kelsey Plum sidelined for Mercury's home game debut on Sunday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:08 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Kelsey Plum sidelined for Mercury's home game debut on Sunday
Summary

Kelsey Plum will not participate in the Phoenix Mercury's upcoming home game against the Portland Fire on August 16 due to left calf tightness. Coach Nate Tibbetts confirmed that Plum will be re-evaluated but has not fully recovered. She joined the Mercury after a five-game road trip and played in four games before experiencing this issue. The team faces an uphill battle for the playoffs, sitting seven games out of contention with nine games remaining in the season. The game will also feature Diana Taurasi's jersey retirement ceremony at halftime.

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Key Details
  • •Kelsey Plum confirmed out for the August 16 game.
  • •Plum averaged 17.3 points in her first games with the Mercury.
  • •The Mercury are seven games out of a playoff spot.
  • •Phoenix returns to action on August 22 after the home game.
  • •Diana Taurasi's jersey retirement happens at halftime.
Latest Updates
  • 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Will Kelsey Plum make her home Mercury debut on Sunday, Aug. 16?
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The Phoenix Mercury returned from a five-game road trip with recent addition, Kelsey Plum. Will she play on Sunday, Aug. 16?

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