Phoenix Mercury

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese was happy to take a picture with NBA legend Julius Erving after beating the Phoenix Mercury.

Angel Reese is over the moon about the Dream's strong start with a 4-1 record to start the 2026 season after beating the Mercury on Sunday.

Angel Reese had an animated night during Atlanta Dream's close win over Phoenix Mercury, stuffing the stat sheet down to the flagrant foul which may lead to a WNBA fine.

Rhyne Howard scored 21 points, Allisha Gray added 17 and Angel Reese recorded her third double-double of the season as the Atlanta Dream used a late surge to beat the Phoenix Mercury 82-80 on Sunday. Reese finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Jordin Canada had 11 points and 14 rebounds for her first double-double of the season.

All-Star forward Satou Sabally departed the Phoenix Mercury for the New York Liberty in free agency this offseason.

Sunday's Mercury vs. Dream thriller prompted outcry from Angel Reese and multiple players about the officiating.

ATLANTA — Flashes of the Phoenix Mercury’s defensive identity were present on Sunday, but they were unable to sustain it down the stretch in an 82-80 loss to the Atlanta Dream. May 24, 2026; College Park, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) looks for a pass against Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) during the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park.

Rhyne Howard scored 21 points, Allisha Gray added 17 and Angel Reese recorded her third double-double of the season as the Atlanta Dream used a late surge to beat the Phoenix Mercury 82-80 on Sunday. Reese finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Jordin Canada had 11 points and 14 rebounds for her first double-double of the season.

Natasha Mack has been the Mercury's clear silver lining despite starting having a sluggish start to the season.

The Atlanta Dream (3-1) looks for a second straight win at home as they host the Phoenix Mercury (2-4) at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday. MORE: Early favorites for the 2026 WNBA MVP Award How to Watch Phoenix Mercury vs…

Both the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon's matchup.

The Phoenix Mercury are going east for a three-game road trip, which will feature a familiar face.

ATLANTA — With the Phoenix Mercury heading on the road for a three-game stretch next week, a familiar face has been activated that could help a club still searching for its identity. Phoenix activated guard Monique Akoa-Makani ahead of the trip, bringing back one of the few players who already understands the culture and style the Mercury spent last season building.

That blowout win on opening night over the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, feels like a long time ago. Since then, Phoenix has gone on a downward spiral, managing just one win in its next five games.

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike cleared another WNBA milestone Thursday night, moving up to fifth spot on the all-time scorers list.

The Phoenix Mercury players and coach were critical of the team's defense against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Despite a historic night where Nneka Ogwumike officially climbed into the top five of the WNBA’s all-time scoring list, the Los Angeles Sparks veteran still walked away feeling she could have done more. And she didn’t hold back in expressing that disappointment, even as the praise came pouring in around her.

The 34-year-old Alyssa Thomas led the Mercury with 23 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field, albeit in a loss to the Sparks.

Thanks to a dominant performance by Dearica Hamby, the Sparks secure another victory.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s 30th anniversary celebration was spoiled Thursday night, falling to the Los Angeles Sparks, 97-88, with one word at the forefront: defense. May 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) drives on Phoenix Mercury forward Noemie Brochant (1) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center.