What happened: Bleacher Report linked Kelsey Plum and Alyssa Thomas to trade chatter. Plum reportedly does not intend to re-sign after 2026, while earlier discussions involving Thomas have cooled.

Why it matters: Plum's reported offseason plans create a narrow window to turn her current deal into trade value. The cooled Thomas talks reduce the immediate chance of another star-level move.

What to watch: Watch for interest to advance into substantive negotiations before teams finalize their deadline plans.