Phoenix Mercury

Washington Mystics center/forward Shakira Austin is shown from behind. She is getting her right hand up high enough to block a hook shot from Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner in the paint.

WNBA Notes: From Te-Hina Paopao’s historic stretch to Shakira Austin’s second breakout

By Emily Adler / June 28, 2025

Shakira Austin has resumed her leap after years of injuries, and Te-Hina Paopao is joining elite company as a rookie sharpshooter.

Kahleah Copper runs out of the tunnel with her warmup jacket zipped all the way up and her down

Kahleah Copper excited for home debut as the next stage of her injury recovery

By Tia Reid / June 27, 2025

“The more she gets comfortable, the more dangerous we get.”

Phoenix Mercury guard/forward Kahleah Copper dribbles the ball while a Connecticut Sun player tries to defend her.

How Kahleah Copper returning impacts how the Phoenix Mercury play

By Tia Reid / June 22, 2025

With Copper back, the Phoenix Mercury’s ‘Big Three’ finally gets to play together

Before their matchup between the Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson smiles during her warmup routine.

How the Las Vegas Aces fared without A’ja Wilson

By Kelly Johnson / June 21, 2025

Hammon: ‘I mean, obviously everybody wants A’ja to play’

Alyssa Thomas smiles holding basketball in her hands.

Sights and sounds: Alyssa Thomas’ Connecticut homecoming

By Gabby Alfveby / June 19, 2025

Thomas: ‘I gave this organization everything I had and the fan base was always behind me’

Paige Bueckers (5) defends Alyssa Thomas (25) while Thomas dribbles the ball

Mercury returnees lead charge in victory against Wings

By Tia Reid / June 12, 2025

Natasha Mack and Alyssa Thomas returned to play after missing 10 and five games, respectively

Paige Bueckers (5) dribbles while being defended by Bridget Carleton (6)

Paige Bueckers returns with fresh perspective as Wings look to reset in Phoenix

By Grant Afseth / June 11, 2025

Bueckers returns from a four-game absence, aiming to end Dallas’ lengthy losing streak

Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd holds the ball in front of her face as she shoots a jump shot. She is shown from the side, and a packed but out-of-focus crowd is in the background behind her.

WNBA Notes: Problems with Teaira McCowan’s effort, Jewell Loyd’s 2-point shooting and Indiana’s roster-building

By Emily Adler / June 7, 2025

Plus, checking in on the teams that might be bound for the draft lottery

Natisha Hiedeman pantomimes sleeping

Natisha Hiedeman’s star is shining brighter and brighter in Minnesota

By Terry Horstman / June 7, 2025

Alanna Smith: ‘T is hooping right now’

Natasha Cloud brings up the ball with Breanna Stewart trailing her.

Why Natasha Cloud’s transition to the Liberty has looked seamless

By Jackie Powell / June 6, 2025

Cloud’s transition to the Liberty has made her a better player in 2025