Kahleah Copper

Game 3 between the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx was as physical as it could be, with Alyssa Thomas and Courtney Williams setting the tone.

As tensions flare, Phoenix Mercury stand strong to pull within a game of WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / September 27, 2025

Phoenix’s Big Three lead the way as top-seeded Lynx face mounting pressure, setting the stage for a monumental Game 4

Mercury guard Kahleah Copper poured in 22 points to lead the Mercury, but it wasn't enough to get past the Lynx in Game 1.

Phoenix Mercury run out of gas in Game 1 loss to Minnesota Lynx

By Dylan Kane / September 22, 2025

After setting a playoff record for points in the paint, Phoenix couldn’t keep pace as Minnesota’s stars took over

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier dribbles the ball with her left hand as Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas guards her tightly.

What to know about Phoenix Mercury’s semifinal series against top-seeded Minnesota Lynx

By Dylan Kane / September 21, 2025

The Lynx are heavy favorites, but the Mercury are riding the momentum after beating the defending champs

Alyssa Thomas faces the camera, hyped up about a recent play while a few of her teammates stand in the background

Phoenix Mercury survive thriller, knock out defending champion New York Liberty in decisive Game 3

By Dylan Kane / September 20, 2025

Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double carries Phoenix past New York, setting up a semifinals showdown with the Minnesota Lynx

Satou Sabally (0) and DeWanna Bonner (14) were key contributors in the Phoenix Mercury's 86-60 victory over the New York Liberty in Game 2.

Flipping the script: How the Phoenix Mercury dominated the New York Liberty to force Game 3

By Dylan Kane / September 18, 2025

Phoenix’s veterans and lockdown defense made the difference after Game 1 loss

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner secures a rebound and looks for an outlet pass in Game 1 versus the New York Liberty.

Phoenix Mercury embrace underdog role after narrow Game 1 loss to the defending champs

By Dylan Kane / September 15, 2025

Nate Tibbetts: ‘No one’s picking us to win this series’

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

Phoenix Mercury thrown into the fire in first-round matchup against defending champs New York Liberty

By Dylan Kane / September 12, 2025

Phoenix’s playoff run begins with a tough clash with star-studded squad

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

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