Lexi Held

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 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

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 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