WNBA trade deadline winners and losers: Lynx stay on top by staying pat, Mercury and Plum liven playoff race

Even though the trade deadline was quiet, it still had ripple effects

The Phoenix Mercury can’t help themselves. They love a beguiling big three.

Here's the rundown of Plum's departure from the City of Angels and who Phoenix gave in return.

This is how WNBA fans reacted to Kelsey Plum's trade to the Phoenix Mercury  MARCA

Kelsey Plum joins the Phoenix Mercury in a blockbuster WNBA trade deadline deal that sent draft picks back to the Los Angeles Sparks late Saturday.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 15: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles against the Golden State Valkyries in the third quarter during a Commissioner's Cup game at Chase Center on June 15, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or

Blue Jays vs. Cardinals: Toronto stays in touch with playoff race with a late rally  Toronto Star

Sparks star Kelsey Plum is rumored to be on the move, and one ESPN analyst two teams could compete to trade for her.