Phoenix Mercury

Paige Bueckers (5) defends Alyssa Thomas (25) while Thomas dribbles the ball

Mercury returnees lead charge in victory against Wings

By Tia Reid / June 12, 2025

Natasha Mack and Alyssa Thomas returned to play after missing 10 and five games, respectively

The Phoenix Mercury huddle with their arms wrapped around each other during a game against the Minnesota Lynx

How comebacks have played a key role in Phoenix Mercury start

By Tia Reid / June 6, 2025

Tibbetts: ‘We’ve been resilient. We continue to fight,’

Monique Akoa Makani (8) dribbles while being defended by Sug Sutton

Unconventional rookies step up for Phoenix Mercury

By Tia Reid / June 1, 2025

Tibbetts: ‘I’ve been really impressed with all of them at different times,’

Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas stands near the top of the key holding her follow-through on a bounce pass that is moving toward the camera, while Washington Mystics big Kiki Iriafen stands in front of her in a defensive stance

WNBA Notes: Alyssa Thomas wreaking havoc, DeWanna Bonner struggling to fit

By Emily Adler / May 31, 2025

Exercises in how to make the sum either more or less than its parts!

Leonie Fiebich drives the ball from the wing

Space to shine: FIBA’s World Cup calendar shift is a game-changer for WNBA players

By Rob Knox / May 27, 2025

Melbourne: ‘This is encouraging for many international players’

Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb is shown from the side as she prepares to shoot the ball.

Why getting Sami Whitcomb more shots is key to improving the Phoenix Mercury offense

By Tia Reid / May 26, 2025

Whitcomb is averaging just 6 points on six shots per game this season

Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held passes up the court as she begins to cut around Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler, who is defending her

WNBA notebook: Sonia Citron’s hot start, the return of Plum Ball and more

By Emily Adler / May 25, 2025

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down the electric debut of Sonia Citron, Kelsey Plum’s heliocentrism, Aliyah Boston’s power and more

Alyssa Thomas (25) flexes her arms down and yells in celebration

Phoenix Mercury prevails in season-opening win

By Tia Reid / May 19, 2025

The Phoenix Mercury rout the Seattle Storm 89-51 with 47 combined points from Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas

Phoenix Mercury players huddle with their fists in a circle

Preseason games bring valuable lessons to the Phoenix Mercury

By Tia Reid / May 12, 2025

Tibbetts: ‘That’s not what it’s going to look like in the regular season’

Nate Tibbetts stands with his arms outstretched to the sides yelling as he coaches for the Phoenix Mercury.

2025 WNBA season preview: Phoenix Mercury

By Tia Reid / May 6, 2025

With a new big three, the Phoenix Mercury are embracing a positionless, defense-first play style