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

The WNBA trade deadline passed relatively quietly, but the moves (and non-moves) made still had significant implications for the league's playoff race. The Minnesota Lynx strengthened their position atop the standings by choosing not to make any trades, maintaining their roster continuity. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Mercury and guard Kelsey Plum were among the notable storylines, with activity around those parties helping to shake up the postseason picture.