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WNBA·INJURY·September 2, 2026 12:47 AM ET

Lawson says Kelsey Plum will be missed at World Cup

The tournament begins Sept. 4.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read

Kara Lawson said she didn't have a conversation with A’ja Wilson regarding her decision not to play in the World Cup -- Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: Lawson said Plum has been a great player for the program and that she will miss being around her.

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Why it matters: Plum’s absence removes an experienced player from the World Cup group.

What to watch: Attention shifts to the tournament opener on Sept. 4.

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@alexaphilippou 2026-09-02T04:47:21.188034+00:00

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