Phoenix Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury held their 2026 media day at Mortgage Matchup Center on May 6.

PHOENIX — Just one year ago, Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper used the word “paradise” to describe the organization. This year, she reflected on those remarks and explained that the word was not necessarily about a place, but the people she has surrounded herself with since coming to the Valley.

DeWanna Bonner explained during the Mercury's media day why she is still hungry to be the best ahead of her 17th season.

Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts doesn't see the outside expectations as a factor entering the 2026 season.

Cunningham will also be entering her second year with Indiana after spending her first six with the Phoenix Mercury, resigning with the Fever on a one-year, $665,000 deal. Despite missing the end of the 2025 WNBA regular season, along with the playoffs, due to an MCL tear, Cunningham was able to play in all three of the Fever's preseason games, starting in each. Since being traded to the Fever ahead of the 2025 WNBA season, Cunningham has seen her popularity skyrocket while playing alongside ...

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will start their season without one of their key contributors, who could miss about 4 to 6 weeks. According to PHNX, Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to remove a loose body in her left knee.

Phoenix is adding a potentially intriguing frontcourt player.

The WNBA's 2026 general manager survey was revealed May 5.

PHOENIX — Tina Charles’ retirement marks the end of one of the most consistent and impactful careers in the WNBA, including her time with the Phoenix Mercury, but her legacy goes beyond what happened on the court. Feb 10, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury general manager Jim Pitman (left) and Tina Charles hold up her jersey during Charles’ introductory press conference at Footprint Center.

It's a tough break for the talented guard.

PHOENIX — A season removed from a surprising run to the WNBA Finals, the Phoenix Mercury enter 2026 with more questions, as reflected in ESPN’s No. 7 preseason ranking.

PHOENIX — With the 2026 WNBA season just days away, Phoenix Mercury guard Kiana Williams looks to be a potential X-factor for the club based on her early preseason production and comfort level. Jul 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kiana Williams (23) drives around Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) in the fourth quarter at Target Center.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury wrapped up their 2026 preseason Wednesday night, ready to tackle the regular season and finish the story they left incomplete last year. Apr 29, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) drives to the basket against Japan guard Nanako Todo (75) during a WNBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham first joined the WNBA in 2019. After an iconic four-year collegiate career with the Missouri Tigers, Cunningham was selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2019 WNBA Draft. Cunningham spent the first six years of her career in Phoenix.

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper made a surprise cameo at the Phoenix Suns Game 4 playoff matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, showcasing continuing interleague support. Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) makes a layup against the Liberty during a game at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on June 27, 2025.

With just two stars and a shaky supporting cast, the Phoenix Mercury are unlikely to return to the WNBA Finals.

SIOUX FALLS — The result will count only in the preseason standings, but for the Phoenix Mercury, Saturday’s win over the Chicago Sky carried far greater meaning. Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts smiles after the team wins against Chicago Sky on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The Phoenix Mercury are trying to run it back after a trip to the 2025 WNBA Finals, but they’ll be doing it without Satou Sabally, who left in free agency...

The WNBA’s first game in South Dakota, which will feature the Phoenix Mercury and the Chicago Sky, is a sellout. The game — which sold out in seven minutes, according to a team source — will be played at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., roughly 73 miles from the town of Jefferson where Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts grew up. “I’m excited to go back to South Dakota,” Tibbetts told reporters earlier this week. “I get to go back once in a while, but I haven’t been back in a long time … to co

In honor of the WNBA’s 30th season, the three original franchises that remained in their first cities — the New York Liberty, Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury — are releasing throwback uniforms for special games throughout the season, starting opening night when the Liberty host the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center. The original WNBA logo and crest will also appear on the uniforms. The uniforms will be highlighted during “WNBA Court Origins Nights” matchups — New York at Los Angeles on J