Mercury GM explains urgency for Kelsey Plum trade before free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Phoenix Mercury General Manager Nick U'Ren emphasized the need for urgency in trading for Kelsey Plum, who will explore free agency after this season. With only 14 games remaining, U'Ren aims to integrate Plum into the team's culture to increase the chances of keeping her long-term. Head coach Nate Tibbetts supports this stance, indicating that the team sees this as more than just a rental period. As Plum prepares for her debut against the Sky, the Mercury hope that strong performances will solidify her commitment beyond this season.
- •Mercury trades for Kelsey Plum as she heads into free agency.
- •U'Ren believes integrating Plum early will help retain her long-term.
- •Tibbetts expresses desire for Plum to commit to the Mercury.
- •Plum set to debut against the Sky after the trade.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Mercury GM explains urgency behind huge Kelsey Plum trade
"Mercury GM Nick U'Ren knows that they had to be urgent in order to get a leg up on everyone when Kelsey Plum hits free agency.
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