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Plum Benefits Or An Inconsequential Cameo? The post Bounced Out 2026: Phoenix Mercury appeared first on Ballislife.com.
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Plum Benefits Or An Inconsequential Cameo? The post Bounced Out 2026: Phoenix Mercury appeared first on Ballislife.com.
Phoenix Mercury star Angel Reese chose Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese over Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark when it comes to selling out an arena.
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Phoenix Mercury star Angel Reese chose Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese over Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark when it comes to selling out an arena.
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Kelsey Plum bypasses Caitlin Clark with bold Angel Reese arena claim
The Sparks, who will miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, are hiring Ariana Andonian as general manager.
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The Sparks, who will miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season, are hiring Ariana Andonian as general manager.
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The Los Angeles Sparks are hiring Philadelphia 76ers vice president of player personnel Ariana Andonian as their new general manager, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the negotiations who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the decision. Andonian is replacing Raegan Pebley, whom L.A. parted ways with in July following 2 1/2 years with the organization. The search was conducted by Farhan Zaidi, special advisor to Sparks owner Mark Walter.
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The Los Angeles Sparks are hiring 76ers executive Ariana Andonian as their new general manager to rebuild the team, USA TODAY confirms.
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The Los Angeles Sparks are hiring Ariana Andonian as the new general manager, the team announced on Friday. Andonian was previously the GM and vice president of player personnel for the Sixers' G League team. "Coming home to Southern California to serve as general manager of the Sparks is an opportunity of a lifetime," said Andonian. "This is a franchise with a championship legacy, one that is part of the fabric of women's professional basketball." Andonian is set to oversee all aspects of th...
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Sixers executive vice president of player personnel Ariana Andonian has been hired by the Los Angeles Sparks to be the WNBA team’s new general manager, the Sparks announced Friday in a press release. Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic first reported the news. Andonian was hired by Philadelphia in 2024 under the previous front office regime, […]
Team USA head coach Kara Lawson. | NBAE via Getty Images When the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tips off on Sept. 4, USA Basketball will begin chasing a 12th world title and fifth-straight gold medal. However, the roster that has landed in Berlin looks noticeably different than the one that squeaked past France for Olympic gold two summers ago. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are both out, with Wilson dealing with a back injury and Plum sidelined by calf and lower-leg injuries that alre...
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Team USA head coach Kara Lawson. | NBAE via Getty Images When the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup tips off on Sept. 4, USA Basketball will begin chasing a 12th world title and fifth-straight gold medal. However, the roster that has landed in Berlin looks noticeably different than the one that squeaked past France for Olympic gold two summers ago. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are both out, with Wilson dealing with a back injury and Plum sidelined by calf and lower-leg injuries that alre...
No Wilson. No Plum. No problem - apparently.
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No Wilson. No Plum. No problem - apparently.
The Los Angeles Sparks are looking to the future as their sixth consecutive losing season nears an end. Having traded five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum and former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike retiring at season's end, the team is positioning itself for yet another rebuild. It also needs a new general manager after firing Raegan Pebley in mid-July.
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The Los Angeles Sparks are looking to the future as their sixth consecutive losing season nears an end. Having traded five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum and former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike retiring at season's end, the team is positioning itself for yet another rebuild. It also needs a new general manager after firing Raegan Pebley in mid-July.
The Kelsey Plum and Phoenix Mercury arrangement never went as anyone planned. The five-game and 105-minute sample size was supposed to be 14, but a lingering injury sidelined Plum for the remainder of the Mercury’s season . It’s not missing that chunk of time that is the problem. The issue lies in the 2026 offseason. Plum is set to become an […] The post How Mercury's Kelsey Plum trade could go down as one of the worst in WNBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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The Kelsey Plum and Phoenix Mercury arrangement never went as anyone planned. The five-game and 105-minute sample size was supposed to be 14, but a lingering injury sidelined Plum for the remainder of the Mercury’s season . It’s not missing that chunk of time that is the problem. The issue lies in the 2026 offseason. Plum is set to become an […] The post How Mercury's Kelsey Plum trade could go down as one of the worst in WNBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Early Monday morning, it was announced that Washington Mystics stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been added to Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster, replacing A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum who will be inactive due to health reasons. Both Iriafen and Citron had attended the Team USA training camp in December, with Iriafen also participating in the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in March. But, neither made the initial final ros...
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Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Early Monday morning, it was announced that Washington Mystics stars Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have been added to Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster, replacing A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum who will be inactive due to health reasons. Both Iriafen and Citron had attended the Team USA training camp in December, with Iriafen also participating in the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in March. But, neither made the initial final ros...
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BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 9: Kiki Iriafen #44 and Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics smiles during the game against the New York Liberty on September 9, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...
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BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 9: Kiki Iriafen #44 and Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics smiles during the game against the New York Liberty on September 9, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...
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Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen join an American roster chasing a fifth straight title.
Kelsey Plum and A'Ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.
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Kelsey Plum and A'Ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.
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Kelsey Plum has played in just five games since her midseason trade to the Mercury.
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Due to a leg injury, Kelsey Plum's WNBA season with the Mercury ends after just five games.
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A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will not play in the FIBA Women's World Cup due to health reasons. Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen will replace them.
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Two Team USA favorites are out of the FIBA Women's World Cup.
PHOENIX — With All-Star Kelsey Plum announcing her withdrawal from the FIBA World Cup and that she will not play for the rest of the season, the trade the Phoenix Mercury made for her earlier in August is now under the microscope. Was the trade ultimately worth it? Aug 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum (0) goes to the basket against Chicago Sky center Elizabeth Williams (1) during the first half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena.
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PHOENIX — With All-Star Kelsey Plum announcing her withdrawal from the FIBA World Cup and that she will not play for the rest of the season, the trade the Phoenix Mercury made for her earlier in August is now under the microscope. Was the trade ultimately worth it? Aug 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum (0) goes to the basket against Chicago Sky center Elizabeth Williams (1) during the first half of a WNBA game at Wintrust Arena.
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury’s decision to acquire Kelsey Plum was always going to come with some risk. Now, that risk is looking much bigger.
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PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury’s decision to acquire Kelsey Plum was always going to come with some risk. Now, that risk is looking much bigger.
LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Sparks first signed Tonie Morgan to a developmental contract earlier this season, head coach Lynne Roberts was eager to see two things from her. One, her skill as a natural point guard, and two, her ability to put pressure on the rim . Before the Kelsey Plum trade, the All-Star guard had been the only guard on the […] The post Sparks news: LA’s Tonie Morgan opens up on ‘main goal’ during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Sparks first signed Tonie Morgan to a developmental contract earlier this season, head coach Lynne Roberts was eager to see two things from her. One, her skill as a natural point guard, and two, her ability to put pressure on the rim . Before the Kelsey Plum trade, the All-Star guard had been the only guard on the […] The post Sparks news: LA’s Tonie Morgan opens up on ‘main goal’ during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phoenix Mercury are quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises for all the wrong reasons. After reaching the WNBA Finals last season, the team is now struggling to find any momentum, and a recent stat surrounding their latest addition, Kelsey Plum, has only added more fuel to the growing confusion.
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The Phoenix Mercury are quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises for all the wrong reasons. After reaching the WNBA Finals last season, the team is now struggling to find any momentum, and a recent stat surrounding their latest addition, Kelsey Plum, has only added more fuel to the growing confusion.
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The Phoenix Mercury were honoring Diana Taurasi a few weeks ago when the franchise great turned toward Kelsey Plum, who was sitting just a few feet away. Taurasi broke into a wide grin, then said three words — drawing them out for effect. It's been a disappointing season for the Mercury, who will miss the playoffs one year after playing in the WNBA Finals and have a 13-26 record through Thursday's games.
The Phoenix Mercury may be without one of their key players in Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics.
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The Phoenix Mercury may be without one of their key players in Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics.
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Kelsey Plum scuffled in her Phoenix Mercury home debut Tuesday night against the Washington Mystics, and unfortunately, she will not get the chance to redeem herself in Thursday’s rematch. Third-year head coach Nate Tibbetts revealed that the two-time WNBA champion will miss the contest due to a lower leg injury, per Stephen PridGeon-Garner. Plum […] The post Mercury news: Nate Tibbetts reveals Kelsey Plum's final status for Mystics clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center, sending star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time.
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The Dallas Wings claimed the eighth and final WNBA playoff spot Tuesday with their 96-78 victory over the Portland Fire at College Park Center, sending star guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, to the postseason for the first time.
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The Dallas Wings ended their three-year exile from the postseason as they officially booked their berth for the playoffs after the 96-78 victory against the Portland Fire on Tuesday. Dallas got the win on the back of a strong performance from Paige Bueckers, who added her name to an all-time WNBA record, joining other WNBA greats.
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Yesterday, I pondered the preferred first-round opponents for the current top-four seeds in the WNBA playoffs. Today, we turn to the final four playoff participants, as the Dallas Wings officially clinched their spot in the 2026 postseason on Tuesday night, defeating the Portland Fire behind a 22-point and 11-assist double-double from Paige Bueckers. Did the […]
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Paige Bueckers: 'As far as we can extend this season, that's what we want to do,' The post Dallas Wings celebrate clinching playoff spot after two-year drought appeared first on The IX Sports.
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The Dallas Wings secured their ticket to the 2026 WNBA Playoffs with a win on Tuesday night, sending them to the postseason for the first time in three years.
Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum has been playing through a calf injury.
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Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum has been playing through a calf injury.
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PHOENIX — Kelsey Plum finally made her home debut in front of the Phoenix Mercury’s X-Factor, but the performance was less about a spectacular arrival and more about a measured step in her return from injury. Aug 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum (0) drives on Washington Mystics guard Cotie McMahon (23) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center.
This will dominate Phoenix's offseason and medium-term future.
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This will dominate Phoenix's offseason and medium-term future.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics passes the ball over Kelsey Plum #0 of the Phoenix Mercury during the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics defeate...
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics passes the ball over Kelsey Plum #0 of the Phoenix Mercury during the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics defeate...
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The Washington Mystics defeated the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night, 94-84 on the road. Unlike many of Washington’s earlier victories where the Mystics would squeak by with a win, this game was one where the Mystics raced to a lead and held on, With the exception of a time in the first quarter where the […]
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The Mystics' 94-84 road victory over the Mercury on Tuesday, Aug. 25 was briefly interrupted after an object was thrown on the court.
Paige Bueckers made history during the Dallas Wings matchup against the Portland Fire on Tuesday. Early in the third quarter, she hit a transition 3-pointer to get her 16 points on the night, which ultimately resulted in her joining the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and the Phoenix Mercury’s Kelsey Plum as the sole players in WNBA history to reach […] The post Wings news: Paige Bueckers joins Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Plum in WNBA history amid historic season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Paige Bueckers made history during the Dallas Wings matchup against the Portland Fire on Tuesday. Early in the third quarter, she hit a transition 3-pointer to get her 16 points on the night, which ultimately resulted in her joining the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and the Phoenix Mercury’s Kelsey Plum as the sole players in WNBA history to reach […] The post Wings news: Paige Bueckers joins Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Plum in WNBA history amid historic season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
PHOENIX – After waiting for her opportunity to suit up for the Phoenix Mercury, Kelsey Plum will finally make her debut Tuesday night. She has described the moment as “super excited” per Shane Young of the Mercury and something that has felt like a long time coming.
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PHOENIX – After waiting for her opportunity to suit up for the Phoenix Mercury, Kelsey Plum will finally make her debut Tuesday night. She has described the moment as “super excited” per Shane Young of the Mercury and something that has felt like a long time coming.