Phoenix Mercury

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’

New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello stands with her arms crossed as she watches her team from the sideline.

Inside the empathy that powers Sandy Brondello and the New York Liberty

By Jackie Powell / September 13, 2025

Brondello: ‘Values that were set from my mum and dad, that’s what I still live with today’

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

Black-and-white tribute image of basketball player Tiana Mangakahia in a Syracuse uniform, dribbling a basketball. The text on the right reads, "Tiana Mangakahia 1995–2025" with an orange Syracuse logo underneath it.

Former Syracuse basketball player Tiana Mangakahia dies following cancer battle

By Sydney Wingfield / September 12, 2025

The former Syracuse guard and Australian native had been battling breast cancer multiple times since her initial diagnosis in June of 2019

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

Alyssa Thomas looks forward and dribbles the ball. There is a defender in the foreground.

‘AT for MVP’: How Alyssa Thomas’ standout season in Phoenix has her in the MVP conversation again

By Kathleen Gier / September 8, 2025

Averaging career-high marks in points and assists, Thomas’ stats speak for themselves in her MVP campaign

Washington Mystics players stand on the court and look forward at something off camera, as if they are waiting for something.

How the Washington Mystics are evaluating and pushing themselves during their 8-game losing streak

By Jenn Hatfield / September 6, 2025

Alysha Clark: ‘We want to win, but it’s how you lose’

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

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