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Kelsey Plum set for return, Mercury debut after 'crazy 48 hours'

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Updated Aug 4, 6:56 PM ET

Kelsey Plum said she felt caught in the Spider-Man "multiverse" as she was introduced as the newest member of the Mercury on Monday evening in Chicago, saying it feels as though she's operating in a few different dimensions at once.

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Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones help New York beat Seattle for 5th win in past 6 games

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Updated Aug 4, 4:13 PM ET

Breanna Stewart scored 24 points and Jonquel Jones added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 95-83 on Monday night. Sabrina Ionescu had 18 points for the Liberty (18-13), who have won five of their past six games. Monday's game started a three-game homestand for New York this week.

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“Doesn’t Measure Up”: WNBA Analyst Blames Stephanie White for Caitlin Clark & Co.’s Minnesota Loss Despite Impressive Performances

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Updated Aug 4, 5:33 AM ET

Indiana Fever put their five-game winning streak to the test against Minnesota Lynx’s nine-game winning streak and fell short. While the Lynx are leading the league, winning five more games (25) than second-placed Las Vegas and having the fewest losses this season, analyst Ben Daniel thought the Fever had every chance to win the game if head coach Stephanie White came up with a better strategy.

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WNBA gameday discussion: During the Atlanta Dream’s Barbie Game, Angel Reese will be ready for all eyes to be on her

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Updated Aug 3, 9:44 PM ET

Angel Reese. | Getty Images She’s got her own Barbie. As of today, she’s got her own Barbie-branded colorway of her signature Reebok shoe. In between, she held a successful back-to-school drive. Wow. 🤍 This was definitely my biggest Back to School event yet. Atlanta, thank you for showing up and showing out. Seeing so many families and students come together meant the world to me. I hope everyone left feeling a little more prepared and a little more confident heading… — Angel Reese (@R...

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The Los Angeles Sparks made the right choice by trading Kelsey Plum—and here’s what must come next

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Updated Aug 4, 1:51 AM ET

Kelsey Plum. | NBAE via Getty Images The Los Angeles Sparks executed a blockbuster deal hours before the 2026 WNBA trade deadline, moving Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder. The deal, clearly, doesn’t make LA better in the immediate future. Plum is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game, while Akoa Makani is a second-year player averaging 9.4 points and 2.5 assists. View this post on Instagram But, ...

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