Kahleah Copper

Editor’s note: This article is part of our WNBA Trade Deadline coverage, following the moves reshaping the league. Let it never be said that the Phoenix Mercury are afraid to take chances. For the third consecutive season, the Mercury made a blockbuster trade to bring in a multi-time All-Star: first Kahleah Copper in 2024, then Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally in 2025 and now Kelsey Plum in 2026. Phoenix’s actions have made it clear this is a team that believes in reloading, not rebuilding. “Our

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The Sparks are trading five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, sources told ESPN.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 29: Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury is introduced before the WNBA game against the Golden State Valkyries at Mortgage Matchup Center on July 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Valkyries 91-89. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hap...

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury didn’t just beat the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night; they may have rediscovered the identity that can make them one of the WNBA’s most dangerous teams. Credit: Matthew Roland | Burn City Sports Phoenix opened the game with purpose, building a 21-18 lead after the first quarter behind physical defense, crisp ball movement, and the energy of a team determined to respond after the All-Star break.

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

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.

Veteran guard Kahleah Copper was able to celebrate a win after being named to the All-Star Game earlier this week as an injury replacement.

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury fans will have something to look forward to during the All-Star break, as guard Kahleah Copper has been named an injury replacement for Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. Jul 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) against the Connecticut Sun at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th triple-double in the regular season, Kahleah Copper scored 21 points and the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 on Wednesday afternoon. Thomas, who also has six triple-doubles in the playoffs, finished with 19 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds. Akoa Makani had 14 points for the Mercury (10-18), who won their second straight after a six-game losing streak.

Kelsey Mitchell. | Getty Images It’s the midway point of the WNBA season, and we’ve gotten some sensational performances already. The Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey had 53 points against the Los Angeles Sparks, tying the single-game scoring record. Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever had the WNBA’s first-ever 45-point and 10-assist game against the Seattle Storm. The Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah Copper had a similarly impressive double-double of her own with a 41-point and 10-rebound game against ...

DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 21 points, Kahleah Copper added 12 of her 18 points in the second half, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Monique Akoa Makani added 11 points for the Mercury (9-18), who ended a three-game home skid. Charlisse Leger-Walker converted a three-point play that pulled the Sun within a point with 4:42 left in the game, but Copper answered with a driving layup and then hit two free throws to make it...

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Kahleah Copper expressed her frustration in the Mercury's close loss to the Fever on Thursday, but it paints a much bigger picture.

After Alyssa Thomas, another Phoenix Mercury player is facing disciplinary action from the WNBA.

The Los Angeles Sparks improved its season record to 7-6 with a 111-102 overtime victory against the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night. Sparks superstar Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points to tie the franchise’s single-game scoring record. Plum wasn’t the only player putting up big numbers on Saturday, as Mercury guard Kahleah Copper scored […] The post Kelsey Plum’s Historic 43-Point Career Night Leads Sparks Past Mercury appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Two champions pushed each other to great heights in Phoenix.

Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury and Kelsey Plum of the L.A. Sparks each reached scoring highs in the June 13 WNBA game won by the Sparks.

It seems wherever the Fever are playing, there is bound to be drama. Although the Indiana Fever did get the best of the Phoenix Mercury, Kelsey Mitchell did bear the brunt of it.

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts called out the WNBA and defended his star player, Alyssa Thomas, ahead of the team's matchup against the Toronto Tempo on Saturday, days after Thomas was suspended for a play involving Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.