A notable incident occurred during a recent basketball game involving the Phoenix Mercury. Kelsey Plum, the team's new superstar guard, was involved in an accidental bear hug with Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko. The incident happened while Plum was attempting to gain possession of the basketball.

This took place during the Mercury's road loss on Wednesday night. Further details about the game and the incident can be found in the Galveston County Daily News, which reported on the unexpected encounter between Plum and Smesko.