What happened: The New York Times places Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Plum among the WNBA’s potential deadline targets. Collier made her 2026 debut on July 22 after missing the opening portion of the season.
Why it matters: A move involving either player could shift the league’s competitive balance during the regular-season stretch run. Plum’s one-year contract makes her future part of the deadline calculus.
By the numbers: Plum returned for 2026 on a one-year, $999,999 contract.
What to watch: Watch for concrete offers or a change in either player’s status before the Aug. 2 cutoff.