Phoenix Suns

The Suns’ late-season fade and uncertain roster picture fuel skepticism for 2026-27.

PHOENIX – The most successful sports organizations understand a simple truth: a winning culture creates fans, but building community creates loyalty. That is why the Phoenix Mercury’s Black Excellence Night carries significance beyond a promotional giveaway.

Could De’Aaron Fox be the ultimate buy-low candidate for the Suns?

There may not be a universal formula for success, but there are certainly lessons to be learned.

The Phoenix Mercury will end this round of Commissioner's Cup play at home, welcoming the Las Vegas Aces for another big matchup on June 17.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have had their fair share of highs and lows this year, but with the season nearing its halfway point, it’s becoming increasingly important for the club to find stability. Phoenix Mercury guard Jovana Nogic (29) drives against Sparks guard Jihyun Park (6) during a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on June 13, 2026.

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum had 43 points and Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper finished with 41 on Saturday night, the first time that opponents have had dueling 40-point games in WNBA history, including the postseason.

PHOENIX -- The Sparks had to work extra hard on this Saturday night.

PHOENIX (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points, offsetting Kahleah Copper's career-best 41-point effort and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 111-102 in overtime Saturday night to improve to 3-2 in Commissioner's Cup play. Nneka Ogwumike hit a jumper to start OT, Plum followed with two free throws and reserve Cameron Brink added a four-point play as Los Angeles (7-6) scored the first eight points in the extra session en route to its third straight victory. Plu...

The Phoenix Mercury may be without one of their key players in Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks.

The Los Angeles Sparks (6-6) look for a third straight victory when they visit the Phoenix Mercury (4-10), who have lost two in a row, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Saturday night in a Commissioner’s Cup round-robin contest.…

Paige Bueckers suffered an injury scare to her right ankle in Thursday's 85-70 win over the Phoenix Mercury.

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Los Angeles Sparks (6-6, 4-3 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (4-10, 3-6 Western Conference) Phoenix; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points in the Sparks' 88-83 victory over the Seattle Storm. The Mercury have gone 3-6 against Western Conference teams. Phoenix gives up 85.1 points to opponents and has been outscored by 4.3 points per game. The Sparks are 4-3 in Western Conference play. Los Angeles ran...

Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70 on Thursday night. Bueckers scored 24 points in the first half on 11-of-14 shooting, capped by a 3-pointer with 54.2 seconds left to give the Wings a 45-33 lead. Dallas also outscored Phoenix 25-16 in the third quarter.

Both the Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury may be without multiple key players in Thursday night’s matchup.

“There can only be one.”

The White House may have not received the memo that the Las Vegas Aces are the reigning WNBA champions. The Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals thanks to their dynamic duo of A'ja Wilson (28.5 points and 11.8 rebounds per game) and Jackie Young (20.3 points per game). They also ...

Phoenix may be able to address multiple roster needs with one modest move.

In 2004, the Phoenix Suns traded away two big names. What did they get in return?