Phoenix Suns

Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray speak to new teammate DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream. On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with the organization announcing through a statement from general manager Nick U’Ren: DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury. B...

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Nick Richards and the Miami Heat have agreed to a one-year contract. Richards had been linked with the Heat over the past few weeks as he had been working out with multiple players from the team in Miami. Richards appeared in 48 games last season with the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls, averaging 5.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in 14.6 minutes. Richards was the 42nd overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft out of Kentucky.

The Phoenix Mercury may be without one of their key players in Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics.

The Knicks star admits his focus shifted toward Finals MVP honors while leading 2-0, offering a brutally honest look at how individual distractions derailed the Suns’ 2021 title.

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 25: Collin Gillespie #12 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 25, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Imag...

Suns Jalen Green gets another crack at making this whole Suns thing work. Perhaps the bigger question is whether the Suns can make it work around him. That’s basically the issue raised by Brendan Mau of NBA on SI, who examined Green’s fit entering his second season in Phoenix. Green played just 32 games last […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Knicks, Kelly Olynyk, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics attempts a lay up over Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 25, 2026 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. (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images) | Getty Images ESPN released their late...

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 28: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on March 28, 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 Images) | NBAE via Getty Images We may have hit the wa...

The Washington Mystics have too much inside scoring for the Phoenix Mercury, while the New York Liberty avoid the season series broom when they host the Golden State Valkyries.

The Mercury can answer questions, set new goals in their final games of 2026 in preparation for 2027 The post How the Phoenix Mercury can use the end of the 2026 season to prepare for the beginning next year appeared first on The IX Sports.

What could be in store Phoenix this season? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

Free agent DeWanna Bonner is signing with the Dream following her contract buyout with the Mercury, sources said.

DeWanna Bonner appears to be a player who has earned the rare privilege of controlling her own WNBA destiny regardless of her contract. After leaving the Indiana Fever when they waived her in 2025, after just nine games, the six-time All-Star has now secured a mutual buyout with the Phoenix Mercury that will allow her to change teams to chase her third WNBA championship right before the playoffs.

The Phoenix Mercury made the decision two days after losing DeWanna Bonner.

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 25: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 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 Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Was...

hoenix has another season to evaluate Green, but his contract makes the decision increasingly complicated.

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Jalen Green #4 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a free throw during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Four on April 27, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center 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 Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty ...

Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum has been playing through a calf injury.

This will dominate Phoenix's offseason and medium-term future.