Phoenix Suns

The Las Vegas Aces got their 2025 WNBA championship rings before Saturday afternoon's season opener. But then the Aces' bling day turned into the Phoenix Mercury's blowout day.

Alyssa Thomas led the Phoenix Mercury with 20 points in a 99-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on May 9.

The Memphis PG name has been mentioned. Does it make sense?

Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogić had a standout game in her WNBA debut against the Las Vegas Aces. Who is she?

Cunningham has now entered her second season with Indiana after spending her first six years in the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury. The former Missouri Tigers guard became a key contributor for the Fever in 2025, averaging 8.6 points on 46.9% shooting, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

Raw but impactful: Maluach shows why Phoenix is betting big on his defensive upside.

The Phoenix Mercury travel to Michelob ULTRA Arena to face the Las Vegas Aces in both teams’ WNBA season opener. MORE: Stephen Curry changes stance on playing in 2028 Olympics How to Watch Mercury vs Aces Phoenix starts the 2026…

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No one expected the Mercury to make the WNBA Finals. They are out to prove last season was anything but a fluke, starting in Las Vegas.

Phoenix must learn from past dead-cap mistakes instead of doubling down on overpriced, injury-prone talent.

Dean Wade and Harrison Barnes bring the floor-spacing and veteran poise. Will the Suns need it?

Last year, her first with Indiana, Cunningham helped the Fever secure a spot in the playoffs, but saw her season cut short after suffering a torn MCL in August. While Cunningham became a star for Indiana during the 2025 season, the former Phoenix Mercury guard also was among the most penalized players in the WNBA, receiving three fines during the season.

With nearly $94 million already committed to guards, the Suns are expected to be spectators in this year's market.

The Mercury just went to the WNBA Finals, returned two thirds of the core of that group, and somehow STILL feel like an afterthought in a lot of national conversations...

The WNBA is set to tip off its 30th season Friday night with excitement building around the league. The Las Vegas Aces will be looking to win their fourth championship in five seasons and are riding a 16-game regular-season winning streak into their opener Saturday against Phoenix. Caitlin Clark is healthy after playing in just 13 games last season because of a variety of injuries.

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.

Mat Ishbia and Brian Gregory could save nearly $4 million while upgrading the team's defensive identity.

Former Phoenix Mercury star Jennifer Gillom, who coached Phoenix Xavier Prep to the 2024 Open Division girls basketball state title, is retiring.

As we move into the "Pillars" tier, the focus shifts to the stabilizers who give the Phoenix Suns their identity.

Former Indiana Fever forward Chloe Bibby never got a chance to settle in with her new team. The Portland Fire selected the Australian wing No. 11 overall in the WNBA Expansion Draft on April 8. The expansion team had a change of heart and shipped Bibby to the Phoenix Mercury.