Kathryn Westbeld

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”

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

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,’

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’