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WNBA·INJURY·August 31, 2026 10:51 AM ET

Kelsey Plum out of FIBA Women’s World Cup for health reasons

She will also miss the rest of the 2026 WNBA season.

WIWire Report Intelligence·Updated 54m·1 min read

What happened: Plum has withdrawn from Team USA’s World Cup roster.

Why it matters: The withdrawal removes a two-time World Cup gold medalist from the U.S. squad.

What to watch: Roster replacements will shape the team’s preparations for the tournament.

Sources

  • The New York Times 2026-08-31T14:25:45.375332+00:00
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