Phoenix Mercury

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Locked On Women’s Basketball: Kahleah Copper is headed to Phoenix Mercury; Meghan Andersen is elite

By The IX Basketball / February 6, 2024

What’s a Tuesday without a blockbuster WNBA trade and a rising star in Fairfield?

Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper drives to the basket against Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones during a WNBA semifinals game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Sept. 28, 2021

The pros and cons of the Phoenix Mercury’s trade for Kahleah Copper

By Jesse Morrison / February 6, 2024

‘The opportunity to add a player of Kahleah’s caliber in the prime of her career is rare’ said Phoenix’s GM

Connecticut Sun guard Rebecca Allen shoots a right-handed jump shot.

Phoenix Mercury trade for Rebecca Allen to help shore up their defense

By Jesse Morrison / February 4, 2024

‘Becca is a multidimensional player, who can impact the game on both ends of the floor’

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As WNBA free agency rolls on, let’s look at some depth charts

By Emily Adler / February 4, 2024

A vibes-based approach to taking stock of the most chaotic time of the year

Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud runs onto the court, clenches her fists and yells as she is introduced to the home crowd.

How the Natasha Cloud signing changes Phoenix Mercury’s trajectory

By Jesse Morrison / February 1, 2024

A new floor general, and a possible harbinger of bigger things to come

Brittney Griner shooting against Mystics

Baylor to retire Brittney Griner’s jersey number on Feb. 18

By Aya Abdeen / January 30, 2024

Retirement ceremony will take place at pregame

A graphic welcoming assistant coaches Megan Vogel and Michael Joiner to the Phoenix Mercury.

How new assistant coaches Megan Vogel and Michael Joiner fit the Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / January 20, 2024

Neither has WNBA coaching experience, but they could fit head coach Nate Tibbetts’ style of play

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / January 13, 2024

With plenty of cap space, the Mercury are looking for a star scorer and a younger supporting cast.

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The Next staff picks: Top stories and podcasts of 2023

By Isabel Rodrigues / December 22, 2023

Whether it be college, pro or international hoops, our writers reflect on a year of work in women’s basketball

Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson battle for the ball.

Takeaways from the WNBA’s 2024 regular season schedule

By Aya Abdeen / December 19, 2023

New Commissioner’s Cup format, new free agency dates