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Alyssa Thomas continues to etch herself in the record books following the Phoenix Mercury’s matchup against the New York Liberty on Saturday night. In 31 minutes of action, Thomas finished with a stat line of 14 points, nine assists and five rebounds. She shot 6-of-12 from the field and 2-of-4 from the free-throw line. Her […]

PHOENIX– Amid Alyssa Thomas’s battle for MVP, the Phoenix Mercury star has her team and the city behind her. One of those people is Phoenix head coach Nate Tibbetts. Although he’s been a major advocate ever since Thomas was traded to the Mercury, he added more fuel to her campaign. The former NBA assistant compared […]

PHOENIX– The main question on everyone’s mind: Would the Phoenix Mercury secure a playoff spot? After the franchise did so, courtesy of an Atlanta Dream win on Friday, there’s now another question on their mind– is homecourt advantage possible after playing the New York Liberty? Safe to say that it could be a reality. Granted, […]

PHOENIX– On Thursday, Kahleah Copper’s 31st birthday was quite the celebration for not only herself, but her Phoenix Mercury squad. After they took down the Chicago Sky in an 83-79 win, there was something out of the ordinary. The entire coaching staff dressed for the occasion, wearing suits. It’s the first time that Phoenix head […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese and Phoenix Mercury forward Kahleah Copper have forged a friendship since becoming teammates in the inaugural season of Unrivaled. It’s as if they’ve found a kindred spirit in one another—two strong-minded female athletes looking to make a difference. On Thursday, the Mercury defeated the Sky, 83-79, at PHX Arena for […]

There’s no such thing as mercury retrograde for Alyssa Thomas. She helped the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks, 92-84, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, while also setting a league record for triple-doubles. Phoenix improved to 23-14 and moved past the New York Liberty for the fourth spot in the team standings, with the […]

While Alyssa Thomas fueled her MVP legitimacy in the Phoenix Mercury’s 82-71 win over the Golden State Valkyries, someone else had something to say about it—Mercury owner Mat Ishbia. He has been advocating for the team ever since he took over as the majority owner. However, the 2025 season has been the best the franchise […]

PHOENIX– Another game, another historic night for Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas. She matched her record of six regular-season triple-doubles, the most in WNBA history. The last time she accomplished that feat? 2023. And in that season, she placed third in MVP voting. Two seasons later, another tightly contested race for the league’s most valuable […]

Alyssa Thomas delivered an impressive triple-double performance in the Phoenix Mercury’s matchup against the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night. In 27 minutes of action, Thomas put up a stat line of 13 points, 16 assists, 12 rebounds, and two blocks. She shot 5-of-9 from the field and 3-of-6 from the free-throw line. It marked […]

The Phoenix Mercury are set to play the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night in the second of a back-to-back following Thursday’s 83-61 loss to the Aces in Las Vegas. Mercury star Satou Sabally took issue with the WNBA’s schedule after the game, sharing her honest thoughts on the situation. “Terrible. It’s like they don’t […]

There may be a future in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown if she wants it, as she was recently recruited to the company. Brown recently took to X, formerly Twitter, to share screenshots from a conversation with WWE’s recruitment team. They reached out via Instagram DMs, and they appear interested […]

The Phoenix Mercury could not put an end to the Las Vegas Aces’ eight-game winning streak, as they got demolished at home, 83-61, on Thursday night. Phoenix had a woeful shooting night, making just 22 of their 71 attempts from the field (31.0 percent) and six of their 32 shots from beyond the arc. It […]

LAS VEGAS– Coming off a Phoenix Mercury loss to the Las Vegas Aces, Satou Sabally was not in a pleasant mood. However, she’s never been one to shy away from issues surrounding the WNBA. One of those is scheduling. She’s been a constant advocate for her fellow players and the league to improve. Following Thursday’s […]

LAS VEGAS– Sin City turned into literal hell for the Phoenix Mercury against the Las Vegas. The 83-61 loss was one of their worst of the season, for a myriad of reasons, as head coach Nate Tibbetts mentioned. Although the Mercury had an unsung hero on Tuesday, there was none of that on Thursday. After […]

The Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces staged a massive battle for playoff positioning on Thursday night in Sin City, and the red-hot Aces continued to roll in an 83-61 victory. Las Vegas jumped out to a lead in the first half, taking a 14-point lead into halftime against the Mercury. In the second […]

The Phoenix Mercury have been one of the best teams in the WNBA this season, powered by Alyssa Thomas’ MVP campaign. As it stands, the Mercury are 21-13 and a half game behind the Atlanta Dream for the third seed in the WNBA standings. The Mercury already made one in-season move with the signing of […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Following the Phoenix Mercury’s Tuesday morning shootaround before playing the Golden State Valkyries, Kahleah Copper and Nate Tibbetts stood at center court. The two were chatting. It’s unclear what was said, but both parties were engaged, intentional, and listening to what the other was saying. That’s been the story of the 2025 season: […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Monique Akoa Makani might not get the glitz and glamour that her teammates do. However, the Phoenix Mercury rookie has been a constant throughout the entire season. Tuesday marked the first time she came off the bench after starting every game. Following a knee issue that kept her sidelined for Sunday’s contest, it […]

PHOENIX — The standings are getting tighter and tighter, and everything is at stake for the Phoenix Mercury. Falling to the Las Vegas Aces on Friday has Kahleah Copper putting on her leadership cap. During her postgame availability, she clarified what the team’s philosophy should be down the stretch. I asked Kahleah Copper how she […]

Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Mat Ishbia is taking a more hands-on approach with both franchises, stressing the importance of building trust through consistent actions. In a recent interview with Espo of Southwest Bias, Ishbia explained why he believes fans should have confidence in the direction of both teams under his leadership. Referencing a […]

Is a change going to come? It may be for the Phoenix Mercury, who sit at 19-12 and fourth in the WNBA standings. However, players like Kalani Brown and Natasha Mack could make a monster difference. The two centers play different, but effective, brands of basketball. Both have put their respective stamps on specific games […]

PHOENIX– The second half of the season is closer and closer to concluding, and Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts has established his potential 8-player rotation. It’s raised some questions, due to the talent on the team. The other three players, Kalani Brown, Lexi Held, and Kitija Laksa, have seen their playing time dwindle. Even […]

PHOENIX– A season-series sweep by the Atlanta Dream left just about everyone on the Phoenix Mercury disheveled. Even though Alyssa Thomas has had an incredible season, it felt like Atlanta limited her and everyone else’s effectiveness. Following Sunday’s 74-66 loss, the All-Star forward detailed the consistent theme in the three total matchups against the Dream. […]

As the 2025 WNBA trade deadline passed on August 7, several high-stakes deals shook the league, but many teams chose to stay put. Some teams around the league either avoided or were unable to make trades, leaving fans to wonder about the “what‑ifs.” Let’s take a look at the imagined or widely speculated moves each team […]

PHOENIX– It felt personal for DeWanna Bonner during the Phoenix Mercury’s 95-60 win over the Indiana Fever on Thursday. A plethora of storylines highlighted the game, outside of Bonner. For instance, it was Sophie Cunningham’s first return to Phoenix since being traded in the offseason. Additionally, it was Bonner’s second time playing against Indiana, following […]

The Phoenix Mercury extended their winning streak to three games after steamrolling past the Indiana Fever, 95-60, on Thursday at PHX Arena. Alyssa Thomas and company were on fire right from the onset and never looked back for the easy victory. The Mercury improved to 19-11, tying the Atlanta Dream for the third-best record in […]

PHOENIX– For five seasons, Sophie Cunningham was a beloved figure for the Phoenix Mercury. After Cunningham was traded to the Indiana Fever in a 3-team trade for Satou Sabally, the X-factor missed her personality, on-court presence, and toughness. During her pregame warmups, she went over to a scrum with reporters. With her bright smile, she […]

When this WNBA season ends and people look back at the 2025 offseason, one thing will stand out. The Phoenix Mercury made some of the best moves of the winter. Phoenix acquired both Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally via trade as they retooled the roster. Thomas has been elite, setting herself apart after notching another […]

As the WNBA trade deadline hits the final stretch, some teams are still scrambling to make their last-minute moves and lock in the lineup they’re going to be rolling with for the rest of the 2025 season. Some franchises are just focusing on selling as they look forward to rebuilding for 2026, while others are […]

The WNBA trade deadline ends on August 7, and the Phoenix Mercury have some decisions to make. Although they have an 18-11 record, there might be some more additions they can make. Without further ado, here are three targets that the purple and orange could target. Jessica Shepard to the Mercury? Jessica Shepard would be […]

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi has had a WNBA career better than well, almost everyone else. An 11-time All-Star, three-time WNBA Champion, two-time Finals MVP, Taurasi is rightfully regarded as one of the best scorers and playmakers the league has ever seen. So much so that legendary University of Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma believes the […]

For WNBA legend Diana Taurasi, the upcoming Prime Video docuseries “Taurasi” is a catharsis. She can shed light on the ins and outs of her historic career. One of which will be coming to terms with being benched during the Paris Olympics, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. After Taurasi was selected to join the team, […]

The WNBA in recent days has seen multiple incidents of sex toys being thrown on-court. The ‘trend’ began with an Atlanta Dream game on July 29, with multiple incidents having been reported ever since.  The latest incident took place during a recent game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun at the PHX Arena. […]

PHOENIX– Ever since DeWanna Bonner re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, some thought she would take a step back. However, no one on the team felt that way, especially head coach Nate Tibbetts. He was as ecstatic as anyone to bring on an established veteran, champion, and top player in league history. Bonner posted 18 points […]

Former Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi weighed in on the hot-button topic surrounding the WNBA and its players’ salaries. Many fans consider Tarurasi to be the WNBA’s undisputed GOAT, and rightfully so. Her rant about low wages in the United States’ WNBA caught the attention of many on social media. Diana spoke on playing overseas, […]

PHOENIX– All it took was a little bit of encouragement. At least that’s what Satou Sabally experienced during Tuesday’s 82-66 win over the Connecticut Sun. “I got to experience the family culture here and I felt like I had just tremendous support along some rough days,” Sabally said postgame. “I think it’s just going beyond […]

On Thursday, the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Washington Mystics 75-69. There was a buzz surrounding the game literally.  In the midst of the game, a wasp came storming in, causing the players to react, per BRW Sports.  “A wasp made its way into the court during Mercury-Mystics, and started coming after players,” BRW Sports posted […]

The previous weekend for the Phoenix Mercury was a rough one, especially for Satou Sabally. She only played one half of basketball on Friday, as head coach Nate Tibbetts benched her. One game later, she was out due to a personal absence. It’s unclear if she was with the team in Chicago. According to the […]

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Grammy-winner Doechii attended the WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena. The “Anxiety” singer donned glasses and an oversized grey suit to the game. She also wore Nike sneakers that were green, yellow, and red. DOECHII 🗣️ The Swamp Princess is courtside to watch PHX […]