Phoenix Mercury Articles - Page 4

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 […]

A 2-3 record on the East Coast road trip might not sound too horrific. But for the Phoenix Mercury, it felt like everything that could’ve gone wrong did. Those three losses were marked by disappointing defense, a lackluster offense, and for some, a perceived lack of effort. Even though the WNBA All-Star Game had a […]

Returning to Wintrust Arena once again is always nice for Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper. However, a new face of the Chicago Sky has emerged in Angel Reese. The latter has been impressive, on and off the court. From Reese making WNBA history in her rookie campaign to securing lucrative endorsement deals, she’s on her […]

The Phoenix Mercury finally snapped a two-game losing skid on Sunday, as they finished a long road trip with a one-sided victory over the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Phoenix eked out an 83-67 win over the host team via a score of 83-67, with Alyssa Thomas making a big impact on […]

One week after Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner’s emotional return in her first game against the Phoenix Mercury, an injury will hold the center out of the rematch. While Griner relished her last opportunity to face her former franchise, she will miss the Friday night affair with a neck injury, USA Today’s Meghan Hall reported. […]

Ever since signing with the Phoenix Mercury, Alyssa Thomas has been making history. Multiple games with 15 assists, as well as breaking her career-high in points per game and points scored in a single game. It’s an element that head coach Nate Tibbetts has praised since she joined the squad. However, with the second half […]

The moment she checked into Wednesday’s game, Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner was met with boo’s from the Indiana Fever crowd. It was something that Kahleah Copper didn’t take too lightly. Following the game, she remained perplexed at why the Fever fanbase would boo someone like Bonner. Phoenix Mercury wing Kahleah Copper on DeWanna Bonner […]

The Phoenix Mercury have hit a bit of a rough patch, having gone 4-6 in their last ten games, but they still hold the third best record in the WNBA at 16-10. After defeating the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday the Mercury couldn’t put together a win streak as they fell to the Indiana Fever, […]

Wednesday will mark DeWanna Bonner’s first return to Indianapolis since leaving the Indiana Fever earlier in the season. Since she signed with the Phoenix Mercury, head coach Nate Tibbetts has loved every moment. He’s cited her professionalism, on-court acumen, and the way Bonner carries herself as key points. During the team’s morning shootaround, Tibbetts told […]

On Wednesday, DeWanna Bonner will return to Indianapolis after a tumultuous time with the organization. After Bonner signed with the Phoenix Mercury in July, it was a full-circle moment. However, the multiple-time All-Star will have to play in front of the Fever crowd as an opponent. While that’s a majority of the storyline for Wednesday’s […]

The Phoenix Mercury were in a rough spot before Sunday’s game against the Washington Mystics. They went through a 3-game losing skid, and two of the losses came against two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. During that stretch, Alyssa Thomas emphasized that the team hasn’t been effective on the defensive side. Head coach Nate […]

During the WNBA All-Star weekend, Alyssa Thomas talked about a potential lockout ahead of CBA talks. Fast forward to Sunday, and the Mercury forward’s stance hasn’t changed. It’s only heightened, and Thomas doubled down on CBA talks. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said there are a lot of “non-negotiables” when it comes to CBA negotiations. […]

It hasn’t been that long since DeWonna Bonner left the Indiana Fever for the Phoenix Mercury. Next Wednesday, Bonner will make her return to Indiana as the Mercury takes on the Fever.  On Saturday, Bonner expressed her feelings about returning to Indiana after she left, according to ESPN. When asked about what she would do […]

PHOENIX — The talk of the WNBA and the Phoenix Mercury was Brittney Griner’s return to the Valley of the Sun as a member of the Atlanta Dream. During her stay with the franchise for 11 seasons, she made an incredible mark. Griner won the 2014 WNBA title and multiple Defensive Player of the Year […]

Atlanta Dream center and WNBA veteran Brittney Griner is embarking on her return to play against the Phoenix Mercury. Something that has her former Mercury teammates excited, including Kahleah Copper and DeWanna Bonner.  The Dream is taking on the Mercury in Phoenix on Wednesday. Before the game, Griner shared her thoughts on returning to play […]

Hours before the Phoenix Mercury take on the Atlanta Dream could be filled with pure emotion from Brittney Griner. The former Phoenix center has spent this season not wearing the purple and orange threads. Rather, she’s been in the ATL, that is, with the Dream. During the offseason, Griner left the Mercury and signed with […]

Alyssa Thomas is no stranger to tough discussions. The Phoenix Mercury star is spearheading the third-best team in the WNBA. The proclaimed “engine” is firing on all cylinders, on and off the basketball court. During Friday’s media availability at the WNBA All-Star, Thomas detailed her stance on the collective bargaining agreement discussions. “I think in […]

Brionna Jones, the center for the Atlanta Dream, has yet another reason to celebrate this weekend. Jones has officially been named to replace injured Satou Sabally of the Mercury Phoenix in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. The league announced on Thursday that Jones will take Sabally‘s precious roster space as she will not be able […]