Kelsey Plum's potential Mercury debut pending physical results
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Kelsey Plum is recovering from a leg injury that has sidelined her for over a month. The recently traded Phoenix Mercury guard could make her debut against the Chicago Sky, as she is listed as questionable pending her physical evaluation. Plum's return comes as the Mercury aim to recover from a recent loss to the New York Liberty that ended their three-game winning streak. The team currently has 11 wins and is looking to make a postseason push, with Plum adding to a veteran core that includes Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, and DeWanna Bonner.
- •Kelsey Plum traded from Los Angeles Sparks to Phoenix Mercury
- •Averages career-high 23.9 points, 6.4 assists this season
- •Missed the All-Star Game and last month due to leg injury
- •Mercury snapped a three-game winning streak on Saturday
- •Plum's status for the game against Chicago is still uncertain
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Kelsey Plum gets status update for potential Mercury debut after trade
"Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum is eager to pick up where she left off before going down with a leg injury.
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