Mercury acquire Kelsey Plum for playoff push as trade deadline nears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Phoenix Mercury traded for Kelsey Plum from the Las Vegas Aces, sending Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round selection. Plum joins a squad that is currently five games behind the final playoff spot. Her scoring and passing abilities are expected to boost the team's offensive options. While the integration process plays out, head coach Nate Tibbetts' squad aims for a late-season surge to secure playoff contention. Plum's performance alongside Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas could be critical for Phoenix's success.
- •Phoenix trades for Kelsey Plum from the Aces.
- •Plum joins a Mercury squad five games out of playoffs.
- •Phoenix has made playoffs nine times in the last ten seasons.
- •Projected starting five includes Plum, Copper, Bonner, Thomas.
- •Plum averaged 6.4 assists per game, enhancing scoring chances.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Mercury projected lineup with with Kelsey Plum: How newly acquired star fits with Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas
"Here's how the star guard will fit on her new squad that is vying for a late-season surge into the playoffs.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- WNBA•Aug 2, 2026, 6:35 PMKelsey Plum reportedly traded to Mercury as Sparks decide to tear it down
- WNBA•Aug 2, 2026, 6:00 PMHow to watch Sparks vs Fire: Live stream WNBA, TV channel
- WNBA•Aug 2, 2026, 4:54 PMWNBA trade grades: What Kelsey Plum deal means for Mercury, Sparks
- WNBA•Aug 2, 2026, 3:45 PMPhoenix Mercury reportedly join race for Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum
- WNBA•Aug 2, 2026, 2:01 PMFever Determined Caitlin Clark’s Status for Showdown Against Lynx
- WNBA•Aug 2, 2026, 1:14 PMAn undrafted WNBA rookie is a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate
