Kahleah Copper

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 19 points, Natasha Mack added 16 points and the short-handed Phoenix Mercury beat the Portland Fire 78-72 on Friday night. Phoenix (4-8) was without usual starters Alyssa Thomas (left calf) and Kahleah Copper (left hip) due to injuries. Bonner sank a 3-pointer from the corner with the shot clock winding down to give Phoenix a 64-62 lead. Jovana Nogic made the Mercury's final field goal with 2:46 remaining for a 68-67 lead and they ...

Kahleah Copper doesn't seem too worried about the Mercury's struggles after dropping their sixth straight game on Monday.

The NBA revealed the 10 players named to the league's 2025-2026 All-Rookie Teams.

The Phoenix Mercury were looking to extend a winning run on Tuesday in a home game against the Toronto Tempo. Instead, they faced an uncomfortable awakening about the team’s defense in a 90-98 loss.

PHOENIX – Early on into the 2026 WNBA season, the Phoenix Mercury may already have discovered something that changes the trajectory of their year, which is newcomer and rookie guard Jovana Nogic. Jovana Nogic is shining early for the Phoenix Mercury:Everyone expected stars like Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas to carry the offensive load; that part was never in doubt for the Mercury.

Jovana Nogic scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury topped the Chicago Sky 91-83 on Friday night after blowing a 17-point lead in the second half. Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper both had 17 points for the Mercury (2-2). Natasha Mack had 10 points for Phoenix, which went 37 of 41 from the foul line on coach Nate Tibbetts' 49th birthday.

Chicago Sky (2-0) at Phoenix Mercury (1-2, 1-2 Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury faces the Chicago Sky after Kahleah Copper scored 30 points in the Phoenix Mercury's 88-84 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. Phoenix finished 15-7 at home a season ago while going 27-17 overall. The Mercury averaged 21.0 assists per game on 29.7 made field goals last season. Chicago went 10-34 overall last season while going 4-18 on the road. The Sky averaged 6.0 steals, ...

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury rookie guard Shay Ciezki said the biggest lesson from her first WNBA preseason was learning how much value comes from elements that never appear in a box score. After arriving in Phoenix on a training camp contract after wrapping up her collegiate career at Indiana, the undrafted rookie competed for one of the final roster spots on a veteran-heavy Mercury team built around stars such as Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper.

PHOENIX — Just one year ago, Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper used the word “paradise” to describe the organization. This year, she reflected on those remarks and explained that the word was not necessarily about a place, but the people she has surrounded herself with since coming to the Valley.

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper made a surprise cameo at the Phoenix Suns Game 4 playoff matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, showcasing continuing interleague support. Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) makes a layup against the Liberty during a game at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on June 27, 2025.

Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper highlighted Day 1 of Mercury training camp with their thoughts on Satou Sabally leaving the team.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are doubling down on continuity and star power, re-signing Kahleah Copper and DeWanna Bonner to reinforce their present competitiveness and long-term identity. Copper, a four-time All-Star and 2021 Finals MVP, emerged as the Mercury’s offensive centerpiece in 2025, averaging 15.

Kahleah Copper's deal with Phoenix is for two years, a source said.

LOS ANGELES -- The FIBA Women's World Cup will take place on September 4-13 in Berlin (at which time the WNBA, barring work stoppage, will take a break from their regular season).