Kelsey Plum traded to Phoenix Mercury as WNBA second half begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Kelsey Plum has been traded to the Phoenix Mercury, marking a significant move as the WNBA's second half of the season begins. The Cleveland Sirens also unveiled their logo and branding as part of the league's expansion for 2028. Discussions continue about the implications of the trade and potential playoff storylines, particularly regarding the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty. As teams prepare for upcoming matchups, focus will be on how these changes impact their playoff trajectories.
- •Kelsey Plum joins the Phoenix Mercury after a major trade.
- •The Cleveland Sirens are set to join the league in 2028.
- •The WNBA's second half of the season is currently underway.
- •Storylines developing around playoff races include the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty.
- •Upcoming matchups are anticipated as teams vie for positioning.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Who won the Kelsey Plum trade? Second-half WNBA storylines to watch + the Cleveland Sirens are here!
"Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down the newly unveiled Cleveland Sirens logo and branding, sharing their reactions and discussing the excitement surrounding the WNBA’s 2028 expansion franchise. The duo also highlight the biggest trade of the WNBA trade deadline: Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury. We hear Kelsey’s thoughts on joining the new squad and break down who really won this trade.
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