Phoenix Mercury

Alyssa Thomas isn’t looking beyond the Mercury’s playoff push as the trade deadline nears

Kelsey Plum does not intend to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks as a free agent, league sources told The Athletic. The deadline falls Sunday, Aug. 2.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: Kahleah Cooper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury attempts a layup during the second half against Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images) | Getty Images A miracle minute to sa...

Alanna Smith could be a target for the Phoenix Mercury before Sunday's deadline, The Athletic reported. Phoenix has $857,740 in cap space remaining.

LOS ANGELES -- Before taking on the Sparks, Mercury guard Kahleah Copper talked about various topics.

Shakira Austin, Georgia Amoore and Sonia Citron. | Getty Images As the WNBA’s post-All-Star break action resumes, here’s a quick look at the league standings: Minnesota Lynx (22-6) Golden State Valkyries (19-8) Las Vegas Aces (18-8) Dallas Wings (18-9) Indiana Fever (17-10) Atlanta Dream (16-10) New York Liberty (15-12) Washington Mystics (14-12) Portland Fire (11-16) Toronto Tempo (10-16) Los Angeles Sparks (10-16) Phoenix Mercury (10-18) Chicago Sky (9-18) Connecticut Sun (7-20) Seattle Sto...

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 25: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns and Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder play defense during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 25, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossag...

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed online hate directed at the league’s players at a news conference during the league’s annual All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Engelbert emphasized that the league does not tolerate racism, harassment, or threats against its players and that the WNBA is set to implement initiatives to address the issue, whether on or off the court and online.

Phoenix Mercury star DeWanna Bonner is contemplating retirement after this current WNBA season. The 17-year WNBA veteran recently spoke about the possibility of hanging up her jersey following the conclusion of the current season. In an episode of ESPN’s original docuseries “Life in the W,” the two-time WNBA champion revealed that she’s entertaining the thought of leaving the game for good.

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 17: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns dunks the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors during the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament on April 17, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Image...

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi gives her blunt take on the growing conversations surrounding the league's officiating

CHICAGO — Kahleah Copper’s appearance in the WNBA All-Star Game lasted only a few minutes, but her fifth career selection ensured the Phoenix Mercury were represented on one of the league’s biggest stages. As the Mercury’s lone representative at this year’s showcase, Copper found herself representing a franchise that has undergone dramatic change in recent seasons.

The WNBA has never been bigger. It seems to have reached a new flashpoint, as discussions about race, gender and sexuality created headlines ahead of Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game. Race-driven conversations resurfaced after an incident between Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, while players continued to voice frustrations with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and leadership over what they say is a lack of protection from social media harassment and ...

The WNBA world continues to reverberate from the hit that Caitlin Clark took from Alyssa Thomas exactly a month after it happened. On June 24, during a second-quarter battle for a loose ball, Thomas sneaked a fist on the throat of the Indiana Fever superstar, a play which the Phoenix Mercury forward would later call unintentional.

Fever star Caitlin Clark shared her honest thoughts on the response to her incident with Mercury star Alyssa Thomas.

CHICAGO — The Phoenix Mercury’s coverage of WNBA All-Star Weekend took a playful turn Friday, with Atlanta Dream standout Angel Reese involved in some lighthearted banter over a photo she had taken. Jul 24, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese speaks during WNBA All-Star Weekend Media Day at Obama Presidential Center.

Incidents involving Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas and Aces guard Chelsea Gray have reignited discussion about how to protect WNBA players from online abuse.

Alyssa Thomas has been around the WNBA long enough to know that one loss doesn't define a season.

Sep 24, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1), forward Dillon Brooks (3) and guard Jalen Green (4) look at a photo by team photographer Barry Gossage during Media Day at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images As we settle into the post-Summer League world and prepare for the next couple of months, it’s time to fill the hours (and the pixelated pages) with speculation, analysis, over/under win-total discussions, and predic...

USA Today columnist Nancy Armour is well aware of the outrage she caused this week when she released an opinion piece on Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark. The story that Armour published was supposed to focus on Clark's antics on the court. Armour claims the former No. 1 pick's history of flopping ...