Kelsey Plum TRADED to the Mercury | The Olivia Miles Effect & Monday Preview

Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA · Aug 3, 2026 · 28m

The biggest move of the 2026 WNBA season is here. Kelsey Plum is heading to the Phoenix Mercury in a blockbuster trade that could completely reshape the championship race. We break down why Phoenix made the move, how Plum fits alongside Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, and whether this deal makes the Mercury legitimate title contenders. We also recap an incredible weekend across the WNBA: 🏀 Lynx outlast the Fever in a battle of contenders 🏀 Shakira Austin dominates as the Mystics win their fourth straight 🏀 A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young lead the Aces to an overtime victory over the Sky…