Phoenix Mercury

PHOENIX — Defensive breakdowns and an inability to contain the Minnesota Lynx’s backcourt became major factors in the Phoenix Mercury’s 111-77 loss in their Commissioner’s Cup opener. Jun 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) shoots against Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Courtney Williams scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, Olivia Miles had 19 points and nine assists, and the Minnesota Lynx eased past the Phoenix Mercury 111-77 on Monday night. Minnesota jumped out to a 35-22 lead after the first quarter, began the second on an 11-4 run and ended the half with 67 points. It was the third-most points in any half of a road game in WNBA history.

Commissioner’s Cup play begins tonight. What are the Cup prospects for the Lynx and Wings?

The Mercury host the Lynx in the first game of the Commissioner's Cup tournament June 1, and they continue on the road with the Seattle Storm.

The Liberty fully anticipated the Phoenix Mercury to come to Friday’s game frustrated and amped up.

The New York Liberty won, sweeping their mini-series with Phoenix in a Direct-to-DVD classic.

The Phoenix Mercury have now lost five straight games and sit at 2-7 after another loss to the New York Liberty. The frustrating part? Phoenix did a lot of things...

NEW YORK — Two days after dropping the first game against the New York Liberty, the Phoenix Mercury looked for a do-over. While the result may not have gone in their favor, it looked more like a bounce-back effort on the defensive end.

Pauline Astier scored 16 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 13 to help the New York Liberty hold on to beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-68 on Friday night. The teams played two days earlier and the Liberty used a 23-0 run to close out the third quarter and take a lead they wouldn't relinquish. On Friday, the Liberty (5-4) led 54-52 with a minute left in the third quarter before using a 13-5 run over the next four minutes to go up 67-57 with 6:59 left in the game.

Both the New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s matchup.

The New York Liberty (4-4) looks to complete a two-game sweep at home over the Phoenix Mercury (2-6) on Friday night as the teams square off for the second straight game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. How to Watch…

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The Liberty finally found their footing with a 23-0 run against Phoenix on Wednesday. Can they do it again?

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One timeout could have changed everything for the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night. Instead, it became their fourth straight loss.

Thanks to a 23-0 run, the Liberty were able to turn a potential loss against the Mercury into a much-needed win.

The WNBA’s abridged version of free agency this offseason didn’t come with the same shock and awe as in the past few years. The short window allotted for negotiations played a role. So did the core groups of a few of the title-contending teams opting to stay together. Atlanta, New York, Las Vegas and Indiana all re-signed their stars, leaving fewer noteworthy moves among the league’s upper echelon of free agents. But one offseason move sent a jolt: Satou Sabally’s departure from the Phoenix Merc

Leonie Fiebich, a late arrival after playing in Spain, saw her first action for the Liberty on Wednesday, helping them end a three-game losing streak with a win over the Mercury.

NEW YORK — The Phoenix Mercury’s second-half woes continued Wednesday against the New York Liberty. May 27, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich (13) tries to drive past Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) during the first half at Barclays Center.