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Breanna Stewart Confirms She'll Play in Liberty's Preseason Opener Against Fever

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Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty fell short of expectations during the 2025 WNBA season, unable to defend their championship after suffering a 2-1 series loss to Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the playoffs. Now, the Liberty will turn their attention to the 2026 season, beginning with a preseason game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday. Despite New York's lack of success in 2025, Stewart continued to prove she is one of the best players...

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Phoenix Mercury grant Kalani Brown buyout as roster shift continues

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Updated 7 months ago

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury and center Kalani Brown are parting ways, agreeing to a contract buyout ahead of the 2026 season. According to ICYMIwithKW on X, the former first-round pick will become an unrestricted free agent as she ends her one-year tenure in the Valley.

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Phoenix Mercury run it back with Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner

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Updated 7 months ago

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are doubling down on continuity and star power, re-signing Kahleah Copper and DeWanna Bonner to reinforce their present competitiveness and long-term identity. Copper, a four-time All-Star and 2021 Finals MVP, emerged as the Mercury’s offensive centerpiece in 2025, averaging 15.

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Phoenix Mercury fans grow impatient with limited free agency moves

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PHOENIX — WNBA free agency has been in full throttle, but frustration is building among Phoenix Mercury fans who are watching teams make major moves while their own front office remains quiet. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) celebrates their win over the New York Liberty 79-73 to win the series during Game Three of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs first round at PHX Arena on Sept.

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Brittney Griner finalizing 7-figure deal with Connecticut Sun: Source

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Updated 7 months ago

Ten-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is finalizing a seven-figure deal with the Connecticut Sun, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. Griner, 35, averaged 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in a career-best 39 games with the Atlanta Dream last season. This story will be updated. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Connecticut Sun, WNBA 2026 The Athletic Media Company

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Satou Sabally reportedly turns the page on time with Phoenix Mercury

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Updated 7 months ago

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will lose a key piece this offseason, as Satou Sabally is not expected to return to the Valley in 2026, according to Front Office Sports’ Annie Costabile. Jul 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) shoots over Dallas Wings center Luisa Geiselsoder (18) during the second half at College Park Center.

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Former Phoenix Mercury star Tangela Smith and Amiee Book join coaching staff

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PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have added familiarity and a forward-thinking perspective to their coaching staff on Wednesday, naming former franchise standout Tangela Smith as an assistant coach and Amiee Book as head video coordinator. Smith’s return to Phoenix brings organizational experience and knowledge that directly links to the club’s championship identity.

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