Can Kelsey Plum Push the Mercury Into Contention?
The WNBA trade deadline has come and gone, and while the league didnt see a flood of moves, one blockbuster trade changed the conversation. Zena and Sabreena break down the Phoenix Mercurys acquisition of Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks and discuss what this move means for Phoenixs playoff hopes and the race for the postseason. Before diving into the trade deadline fallout, the duo opens the show with the ongoing controversy surrounding Sophie Cunninghams comments on transgender girls in youth sports, which sparked rallies and counter-rallies WNBA games. Sabreena breaks down what happened at those rallies, the conversations happening around the league, and Cheryl Reeves call for leadership, accountability, and inclusivity within the WNBA. To close out the episode, we look ahead to the future of All-Star Weekend and discuss which cities could be strong contenders to host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: 00:00 Intro 15:29 Sabreena Scale 16:55 Why the Mystics are trending in the right direction 24:42 Dallas Wings head to American Airlines Center in 2027 29:19 Analyzing the quiet WNBA trade deadline 35:51 Evaluating team strategies and missed opportunities 41:43 Phoenix's new offensive dynamics with Kelsey Plum 47:55 How far can Kelsey Plum take the Mercury? 50:35 Why did the Sun trade Aneesah Morrow ? 53:46 How Aneesah Morrow fits the Tempo 's vision 56:32 Where should the 2027 WNBA All-Star game be? Related links and articles: Follow and listen to the audio podcast: Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever youre listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [ -TikTok: @no_offseason [ Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: Full Episodes Playlist: Shorts Playlist: Thumbnail: Michael Hirschuber / Stringer / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images
