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One constant throughout the 2025 Phoenix Mercury season has been Satou Sabally’s stance on the WNBA’s CBA negotiations. While other players on the team have been reserved, she hasn’t shied away from her true feelings. For instance, after a loss against the Las Vegas Aces in August, Sabally ripped the WNBA and CBA, while mentioning […]

With the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, Alyssa Thomas has been the talk of the team. In her first season, she helped the franchise reach its first Finals since 2021. Coincidentally, Diana Taurasi took the team to its last appearance. Both have been consistent competitors and two of the best when both were playing. […]

The Phoenix Mercury head home for Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals in an 0-2 hole, needing to win at least one of the next two to send the series back to Las Vegas. Alyssa Thomas has been one of the stars of this dynamic Mercury team and she has lost twice in the […]

The Las Vegas Aces moved one step closer to another championship after dismantling the Phoenix Mercury 91–78 in Game 2 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on Sunday at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Phoenix were looking for a win after their Game 1 loss, but A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young’s historic performances led Las Vegas to victory […]

As the Phoenix Mercury wrapped up practice before Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces, there was one note everyone took: Zone defense. Las Vegas did a masterful job in the final two quarters of implementing the defense. It resulted in a barrage of contested shots, shot-clock violations, and inefficient basketball. However, head coach Nate […]

After the Phoenix Mercury lost Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, concerns were raised about the status of Alyssa Thomas. She had an apparent wrist injury and head coach Nate Tibbets had no further update after the Mercury were defeated 89-86. On Saturday, the Mercury received some good news, per Kendra Andrews of ESPN. Ultimately, […]

The Phoenix Mercury falling to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals might not have been a big surprise to anyone. For people watching the game, it was strange how they squandered a lead. But it wasn’t strange to Kahleah Copper and Nate Tibbetts. Both saw the Aces switch to a […]

The Phoenix Mercury ended up on the wrong side of a topsy-turvy Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces. The 89-86 loss came down to fine margins as the Aces’ bench completely outscored Phoenix’s reserves 41-16. Satou Sabally was put on the bench by head coach Nate Tibbetts after she picked […]

The Phoenix Mercury lost to the Las Vegas Aces 89-86 in Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on Friday night at Michelob Ultra Arena. Phoenix star Alyssa Thomas, who finished the game with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, nearly recorded the third triple-double in WNBA Finals history but missed two fateful free […]

The Phoenix Mercury faltered down the stretch in a brutal 89-86 defeat to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals on Friday night. Phoenix had the momentum for most of the game, keeping up with Las Vegas’ attack. However, the team only scored 15 points in the last 10 minutes, […]

Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury will tip off with a surprisingly low get-in price. According to TickPick, the cheapest ticket for the opening game inside Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas is just $35. This year’s Finals will feature the inaugural best-of-seven series in the WNBA. […]

Less than 24 hours remain until the 2025 WNBA Finals, where the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces will meet for the league’s ultimate prize. Although the Mercury have some potential concerns during this series, there are three things Phoenix might have happened that will shock everyone. Satou Sabally will be the Mercury’s WNBA Finals […]

When Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier stepped to the microphone for her exit interview this week, she unleashed a scathing rebuke of WNBA front office leadership, a rebuke that has continued to have ripple effect throughout the week. As more and more of Colliers’ peers get wind of her comments, more of them have come […]

The 2025 WNBA Finals have finally arrived, and with it comes heightened stakes, historical weight, and a refreshing narrative. For the first time in league history, the Finals will be decided in a best-of-seven format, an innovation that reflects the league’s growth and the increasing depth of competition. At the heart of this year’s championship […]

For all of the success the Phoenix Mercury have had, they face their biggest obstacle in the 2025 WNBA Finals: the Las Vegas Aces. The latter defeated the Indiana Fever on Tuesday in an overtime thriller to advance to the final round of competition. However, the Aces hold a 3-1 season series against Phoenix and […]

One name has been a constant all year for the Phoenix Mercury. She doesn’t receive the glitz and glamour of her team’s Big 3, but this particular player has hit big shot after big shot. Not to mention, she’s shooting over 50% from the field and from beyond the three-point line in the playoffs. That […]

It goes without saying, but the Phoenix Mercury should hope for one key matchup in the 2025 WNBA Finals. As soon as Game 5 between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever takes place, Phoenix will likely hope the latter takes it home. The reason why? It’s simply an easier route for them to […]

The Phoenix Mercury’s road through the 2025 WNBA  Playoffs to the Finals was anything but easy. Not only did they impressively take down the W’s top team in the Minnesota Lynx, but they did so in historic fashion. The Mercury overcame a 20-point deficit in Game 2. Then, after a controversial Game 3 ending, Phoenix’s […]

The Phoenix Mercury just pulled off what seemed like an impossible feat for any team just a month ago — upsetting the undisputed No. 1-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs. The Mercury claimed three-straight victories over the Lynx in the electrically entertaining series, capped off with an 86-81 win on their home floor […]

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Mercury versus everybody. The team’s mantra, encapsulated by head coach Nate Tibbetts, along with his talented roster, was particularly evident after the team advanced to the WNBA Finals in an 86-81 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. And that success came from his family, both immediate and his Mercury one. Success […]

PHOENIX– DeWanna Bonner has endured as mentally taxing a WNBA season as it gets. Before Bonner signed with the Phoenix Mercury in early July, the previous two months were filled with ridicule, discontentment, and pure disdain. She was originally a member of the Indiana Fever before deciding on a contract buyout from the team. That […]

The Phoenix Mercury have punched their ticket to the 2025 WNBA Finals after beating the Minnesota Lynx 86-81 in Game 4 of the semifinals on Sunday night. Phoenix held a 2-1 series lead going into the matchup, needing one more win to finish off Minnesota. The Lynx tried all they could without Napheesa Collier due […]

The Minnesota Lynx suffered an 84-76 loss against the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of their second round series. While the Mercury played well enough to win, the bigger story was the officiating. Phoenix star Alyssa Thomas stole the ball from Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier in a play that the referees did not call a […]

The Minnesota Lynx’s bid for a deep run in the WNBA semifinals hit a serious setback Friday night, as they lost Game 3 to the Phoenix Mercury 84-76 at PHX Arena, giving Phoenix a 2-1 series lead. The contest, brimming with relentless physicality and clutch performances, boiled over in the final seconds with an ejection […]

PHOENIX– Disrespect and underestimation are often common themes for any team to cling to. The same sentiments apply to the Phoenix Mercury, and specifically, star forward Satou Sabally. Although she’s been an All-Star and All-WNBA first team selection in 2023, there’s still more to her game she’s trying to reach. She has been challenged on […]

PHOENIX– Kahleah Copper and Nate Tibbetts have had a close relationship, especially with the Phoenix Mercury making the playoffs twice. As they’re taking on the Minnesota Lynx in the semifinals, the Mercury made playoff history by securing a 20+ point comeback. However, the takeover began in the second half. In the 20 minutes of play […]

As the 2025 WNBA Playoffs reach a critical stage, the semifinal series between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx stands out as one of the most thrilling and competitive matchups. Tied 1-1 after the first two games, the series shifts to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4, giving the Mercury a golden opportunity to […]

The recent playoff success of the Phoenix Mercury as they take on the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA postseason has affected the Jonas Brothers’ Greetings from Your Hometown Tour‘s stop in the city. However, the Jonas Brothers don’t appear to be taking it personally. They took time to congratulate the Mercury on their Game 2 […]

The Phoenix Mercury are two wins away from the WNBA Finals. Alyssa Thomas and Co. led a 20-point comeback to win an overtime thriller against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2. The Mercury ensured that their season will last at least three more games, securing a home game on Sunday. Unfortunately, that bumps the Jonas […]

The Phoenix Mercury kept their WNBA Finals hopes alive after pulling off a thrilling overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals. The Mercury returned from the first half with a 16-point deficit but fought back to eventually force the game into overtime, where they went 10-4 to round off […]

The Phoenix Mercury avoided falling into a dreaded 2-0 hole in their WNBA playoffs semifinal series against the Minnesota Lynx, as they pulled off a huge come-from-behind win in overtime on Tuesday night at Target Center in Minnesota. Despite being down by as many as 20 points, the Mercury managed to claw their way back […]

In sports, sometimes, it pays to be stubborn. Just ask the Phoenix Mercury. On Tuesday, they refused to quit despite staring at a seemingly insurmountable lead, eventually hacking out an improbable upset of the Minnesota Lynx in overtime, 89-83, in Game 2 of their semifinals series at Target Center. The Lynx led by as much […]

The upset-seeking Phoenix Mercury tied their semifinals series against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx after winning Game 2 in overtime, 89-83, on Tuesday, stunning the packed Target Center. The Lynx drew first blood in the best-of-five matchup on Sunday, 82-69. But in Game 2, the Mercury displayed enough poise in crunch time to complete the come-from-behind […]

The WNBA Playoffs are the highest stage for basketball excellence, where skill, preparation, and resilience all come together under intense pressure. After suffering a challenging 82-69 Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Lynx in the 2025 WNBA Semifinals, the Phoenix Mercury find themselves at a critical crossroads. But the series is far from over despite the […]

Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas finished third in 2025 WNBA MVP voting, racking up 391 points. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson won her record fourth MVP award with 657 points, while Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier earned 534 points to finish a close second. Wilson and Collier certainly made compelling cases for their spots […]

PHOENIX– A close-out Game 3 between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty lived up to the hype. After Satou Sabally struggled for the Mercury in Game 1, in the next two games, she was dynamic. The “unicorn” put up 23 points and 12 rebounds in the performance. As soon as the final buzzer […]

Alyssa Thomas made incredible WNBA playoff history in Game 3 of the Phoenix Mercury’s first-round series against the New York Liberty on Friday night. Phoenix lost Game 1 76-69 in overtime before bouncing back with an 86-60 blowout win in Game 2 on the road. With the series being a best-of-three, the Game 3 winner […]

PHOENIX– With Game 3 between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty being a winner-take-all, both teams have all the star power they could have. But Phoenix might have the edge when it comes to depth. However, rookies like Kathryn Westbeld have stepped up to the plate in a big way. She started earlier […]

The building block for the Phoenix Mercury at the beginning of the season has become the backbone for head coach Nate Tibbetts in the 2025 WNBA playoffs. Defense. In the second half of Game 1, there was more defensive pressure on New York’s high-octane offense. Although the Mercury lost to the Liberty, they showed no […]