Phoenix Mercury

Mercury wing Kahleah Copper drives to the basket with a Mystics defender trailing behind her

Kahleah Copper, the constant: A steady leader in a season of change for the Mercury

By Dylan Kane / September 12, 2025

The Mercury wing has been a bridge between the team’s past and present

Alyssa Thomas looks forward and dribbles the ball. There is a defender in the foreground.

‘AT for MVP’: How Alyssa Thomas’ standout season in Phoenix has her in the MVP conversation again

By Kathleen Gier / September 8, 2025

Averaging career-high marks in points and assists, Thomas’ stats speak for themselves in her MVP campaign

Members of the Minnesota Lynx line up in rows and dance the electric slide to celebrate a victory. Courtney Williams stands front and center wearing sunglasses, with Kayla McBride to her right and Napheesa Collier to her left. Bridget Carleton and Alanna Smith stand behind them, while Diamond Miller, Maria Kliundikova and the mascot Prowl are in the back line. A packed arena crowd claps along behind them.

WNBA Notes: Previewing probable playoff matchups

By Emily Adler / September 6, 2025

Breaking down the projected first-round matchups, from most likely to only slightly less likely to be a blowout

Phoenix Mercury players huddle before a play. You can see New York Liberty players in the background.

Well-timed homestand propels Phoenix Mercury into favorable playoff position

By Kathleen Gier / September 5, 2025

The Mercury locked up home court advantage with their sixth consecutive victory on Thursday

Monique Akoa Makani celebrates making a 3-pointer while teammates celebrate behind her.

How a rookie quartet is powering Phoenix Mercury playoff push

By Jesse Morrison / September 3, 2025

A closer look at the first seasons of Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld, Lexi Held and Kitija Laksa

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas looks to make a pass against the Washington Mystics.

Alyssa Thomas makes triple-double history against Fever

By Jesse Morrison / August 8, 2025

Kathryn Westbeld: “They don’t call her the engine for no reason”

Two Phoenix Mercury fans holding signs that say "Thank You BG" (left) and "This Is Mercury Basketball" (right) with purple and orange graphics and photos of Brittney Griner.

Sights and sounds: Mercury fans show Brittney Griner love in return to Phoenix

By Jesse Morrison / July 24, 2025

Griner: ‘I said I was going to hold my tears to the end, but they got me, they got me a little bit’

From left to right, Kitijia Laksa, Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas, Monique Akoa Makani, Lexi Held, Kathryn Westbeld and Kalani Brown stand together looking up to watch a tribute video for Thomas in Connecticut

The Phoenix Mercury are leaning on each other for success in back half of the season

By Tia Reid / July 23, 2025

The third place Mercury have adopted several team-first slogans in spite of external opinions

Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally high-fives teammates during pregame introductions

Satou Sabally is stepping into the spotlight with the Phoenix Mercury

By Tia Reid / July 17, 2025

In her first season in the Valley, ‘the Unicorn’ is having a career year and drawing more league-wide attention

DeWanna Bonner yells after a play in the Phoenix Mercury's game versus the Minnesota Lynx

Phoenix Mercury’s title aspirations move closer to reality with DeWanna Bonner homecoming

By Tia Reid / July 10, 2025

Bonner: ‘It still feels like home, just happy to be home’