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Kelsey Plum and Her New Phoenix Mercury Teammates Work to Gain Chemistry with an Eye on 2027
Coach Nate Tibbetts said Plum and Alyssa Thomas are developing natural chemistry as Phoenix looks to build a 2027 core.
- The Phoenix Mercury acquired 32-year-old guard Kelsey Plum in an August 2 trade, aiming to build a franchise cornerstone as she prepares to choose her 2027 destination.
- Coming off a calf injury, Plum made her home debut for the Mercury on Tuesday, scoring 10 points over 17 minutes in a 94-84 loss to the Washington Mystics.
- Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts praised Plum's developing chemistry with veteran forward Alyssa Thomas, saying, "I thought the second half we looked a little bit better."
- During a recent game, Taurasi urged Plum to "Sign the extension," drawing cheers from more than 16,000 fans, though Plum has not confirmed the endorsement will influence her free agency.
- With a 13-26 record, the Mercury will miss the WNBA playoffs one year after reaching the WNBA Finals, focusing on building a winning core for 2027.
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Kelsey Plum and her new Phoenix Mercury teammates work to gain chemistry with an eye on 2027
The Phoenix Mercury are buzzing with optimism after acquiring Kelsey Plum in a blockbuster trade. Diana Taurasi recently urged Plum to "sign the extension," drawing cheers from more than 16,000 fans.
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