Phoenix Mercury

That was close. Too close.

The New York Liberty may be without multiple key players in Saturday afternoon's game against the Phoenix Mercury.

The Liberty wrap up their three-game road-trip against a Phoenix team trying to get back in the playoff race.

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...

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton. | Getty Images Saturday serves up a pair of national TV games for WNBA fans, with the Las Vegas Aces first visiting the Chicago Sky (1 p.m. ET,CBS) before the New York Liberty take on the Phoenix Mercury (3 p.m. ET, ABC). However, it’s the transaction game, rather than the actual games, that likely will preoccupy WNBA obsessives. Sure, we can get excited about a South Carolina showdown between A’ja Wilson, who appears to be in peak M’VP form after a 33-point and 10-re...

The Phoenix Mercury still have a shot to make the WNBA postseason, and this is how it can happen.

On June 24, during a matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Phoenix Mercury, an incident involving Alyssa Thomas’ fist-to-throat contact on Caitlin Clark broke the internet after the officials failed to call it in real time. Even though the WNBA upgraded it to a flagrant foul 2 after a review, Thomas received threats and the issue became so polarized that it led to Republican Study Committee chair August Pfluger and 10 other GOP members sending an official letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy En

Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas received her fifth technical foul of the season on Wednesday.

Phoenix's late charge for a playoff spot has to start here.

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.

A mock trade has the Phoenix Mercury sending a veteran forward to the Seattle Storm in exchange for Ezi Magbegor.

The Golden State Valkyries (19-8) face the Phoenix Mercury (10-18) at Mortgage Matchup Center in a regular-season WNBA matchup. How to Watch Valkyries vs Mercury Golden State hit a great rhythm before the All-Star break, as they won three in…

Alyssa Thomas isn’t looking beyond the Mercury’s playoff push as the trade deadline nears

Kelsey Plum does not intend to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks as a free agent, league sources told The Athletic. The deadline falls Sunday, Aug. 2.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: Kahleah Cooper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury attempts a layup during the second half against Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Luiza Moraes/Getty Images) | Getty Images A miracle minute to sa...

Alanna Smith could be a target for the Phoenix Mercury before Sunday's deadline, The Athletic reported. Phoenix has $857,740 in cap space remaining.

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

Shakira Austin, Georgia Amoore and Sonia Citron. | Getty Images As the WNBA’s post-All-Star break action resumes, here’s a quick look at the league standings: Minnesota Lynx (22-6) Golden State Valkyries (19-8) Las Vegas Aces (18-8) Dallas Wings (18-9) Indiana Fever (17-10) Atlanta Dream (16-10) New York Liberty (15-12) Washington Mystics (14-12) Portland Fire (11-16) Toronto Tempo (10-16) Los Angeles Sparks (10-16) Phoenix Mercury (10-18) Chicago Sky (9-18) Connecticut Sun (7-20) Seattle Sto...

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed online hate directed at the league’s players at a news conference during the league’s annual All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Engelbert emphasized that the league does not tolerate racism, harassment, or threats against its players and that the WNBA is set to implement initiatives to address the issue, whether on or off the court and online.

Phoenix Mercury star DeWanna Bonner is contemplating retirement after this current WNBA season. The 17-year WNBA veteran recently spoke about the possibility of hanging up her jersey following the conclusion of the current season. In an episode of ESPN’s original docuseries “Life in the W,” the two-time WNBA champion revealed that she’s entertaining the thought of leaving the game for good.