Phoenix Mercury

How the Phoenix Mercury are embracing a changing WNBA landscape, starting with new logos

By Dylan Kane / November 25, 2025

The Phoenix Mercury announced new logos and uniforms for the upcoming WNBA season, a bold change for one of the league’s original franchises

Two players, both wearing white uniforms, face each other on the basketball court

How the Phoenix Mercury’s offseason risk paid off

By Dylan Kane / October 19, 2025

General manager Nick U’Ren made several bold decisions, transitioning the Mercury from an uncertain standstill to a prime position in the WNBA’s landscape

Mercury guard Kahleah Copper attempts a layup between two Aces defenders suring Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

Why the Phoenix Mercury have plenty to be optimistic about

By Dylan Kane / October 11, 2025

Phoenix was swept 4-0 by Las Vegas, but left it all on the floor

Alyssa Thomas drives to the basket on Megan Gustafson before attempting what would've been a go-ahead shot in the game's final seconds.

How the Phoenix Mercury failed to come back vs the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 9, 2025

Phoenix’s 17-point fourth-quarter comeback fell short, and now, the Mercury are left in daunting 3-0 series deficit

Podcast graphic with a photo of A'ja Wilson smiling and clinching her fists. Kahleah Copper stands to her right.

Live from the WNBA Finals: A’ja Wilson’s game winner silences Mercury

By The IX Basketball / October 9, 2025

Jackie Powell and Dylan Kane break down Game 3 and debate whether or not Phoenix can extend the series

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas attempts to block a shot attempt of Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young.

Phoenix Mercury struggle to find rhythm, lose in Game 2 as Las Vegas Aces take control of WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 6, 2025

A brilliant night from Jackie Young and a quiet showing from Alyssa Thomas leaves Phoenix in a 2–0 series hole heading home

Five Phoenix Mercury players stand on the court, many of them with their hands on their hips. They are looking in different directions, and all have neutral or somber expressions on their faces.

‘Back to the drawing board’: Why the Phoenix Mercury fell short in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 4, 2025

Mercury are in familiar territory after losing Game 1 for the third time this postseason

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert gestures with her hands as she addresses reporters before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The photo is the backdrop for a graphic, which also includes the text "Takeaways from Cathy Engelbert & Finals Game 1" overlaid at the bottom in all caps and the black-and-white The IX Basketball logo in the top right corner.

Live from the WNBA Finals: How the bench helped the Las Vegas Aces take Game 1

By The IX Basketball / October 4, 2025

Plus, inside Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s pregame press conference

Kahleah Copper of Phoenix and Jackie Young of Las Vegas will be matched up on each other in a battle of two of the most-talented guards in the league.

2025 WNBA Finals preview: Phoenix Mercury look to cap off magical run against Las Vegas Aces

By Dylan Kane / October 2, 2025

Kahleah Copper: ‘To be standing here now is super special, but [we] got four more’

Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper are two of the most experienced players on the Mercury roster, combining for 36 points in Phoenix's Game 4 victory.

Phoenix Mercury storm to WNBA Finals after dramatic comeback against Minnesota Lynx in Game 4

By Dylan Kane / September 29, 2025

The underdog mentality has propelled the Mercury to the promised land, knocking off the top-seeded Lynx 3-1