Phoenix Mercury

Jun 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Haley Jones (30) brings the ball up court against the Washington Mystics during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Players remain positive during the uncertain grind of signing hardship contracts

By Rob Knox / July 9, 2025

Haley Jones: ‘It’s just trying to give yourself grace throughout this period, stay positive and be grateful for every opportunity’

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas runs and high-fives head coach Nate Tibbetts in front of the scorer's table

How Phoenix Mercury displayed their learning curve in win over Wings

By Tia Reid / July 9, 2025

Alyssa Thomas threatens single-game assist record

Photos of the Phoenix Mercury big three

Locked On Women’s Basketball: What’s fueling the Phoenix Mercury?

By The IX Basketball / July 7, 2025

Reid: ‘Through 18 games, it looks to be pretty successful’

Golden State Valkyries players Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini huddle up in the paint during a break in play. A tightly packed crowd fills the seats of an arena in the background.

WNBA Notes: Which teams already regret their choices for the Valkyries expansion draft?

By Emily Adler / July 6, 2025

Welcome back to WNBA Notes, your journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA. Today we’re looking at the expansion draft and regrets. For reference, since this notebook comes out over the weekend, I define “this week” as the prior Sunday through last night (Saturday, July 5). Tankathon Check-in To be clear, no one in…

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is shown from behind. She is getting her right hand up high enough to block a hook shot from Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner in the paint.

WNBA Notes: From Te-Hina Paopao’s historic stretch to Shakira Austin’s second breakout

By Emily Adler / June 28, 2025

Shakira Austin has resumed her leap after years of injuries, and Te-Hina Paopao is joining elite company as a rookie sharpshooter.

Kahleah Copper runs out of the tunnel with her warmup jacket zipped all the way up and her down

Kahleah Copper excited for home debut as the next stage of her injury recovery

By Tia Reid / June 27, 2025

“The more she gets comfortable, the more dangerous we get.”

Phoenix Mercury guard/forward Kahleah Copper dribbles the ball while a Connecticut Sun player tries to defend her.

How Kahleah Copper returning impacts how the Phoenix Mercury play

By Tia Reid / June 22, 2025

With Copper back, the Phoenix Mercury’s ‘Big Three’ finally gets to play together

Alyssa Thomas smiles holding basketball in her hands.

Sights and sounds: Alyssa Thomas’ Connecticut homecoming

By Gabby Alfveby / June 19, 2025

Thomas: ‘I gave this organization everything I had and the fan base was always behind me’

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,’