Home/Articles/WNBA
WNBA·INJURY·August 31, 2026 08:50 AM ET

Kelsey Plum withdraws from FIBA World Cup with injury

Mercury GM Nick U'Ren addressed her status

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read
Post on X
Following Kelsey Plum’s announcement this morning that she will withdraw from FIBA World Cup participation with Team USA Via @PhoenixMercury on X

What happened: The Phoenix Mercury said Plum will not participate with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. U'Ren issued a statement on Plum's season-ending injury status.

Why it matters: Plum's withdrawal removes her from international competition after Phoenix's August trade for the guard.

What to watch: Attention turns to Team USA's World Cup roster plans.

Sources

More on Kelsey Plum

CONVERSATION
Loading comments…
WNBAInjuryPhoenix MercuryKelsey Plum
Follow WNBA Intelligence
Real-time signals and analysis
@WireReportWNBA
WR Pro
The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.
$9/monthFree weekly newsletter →
RELATED STORIES
← Back to Wire Report