Kelsey Plum outlines quick Mercury trade turnaround, feeling 'honored' by Diana Taurasi’s welcome message

Kelsey Plum was traded to the Phoenix Mercury late Saturday night and held a press conference ahead of her debut on Monday, August 4, 2026. Plum expressed feeling honored by a welcome message from WNBA legend Diana Taurasi. Both Plum and Mercury GM Nick U'Ren hinted at a potential long-term future together, despite Plum's contract expiring this year.