Phoenix Mercury

Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray speak to new teammate DeWanna Bonner. | NBAE via Getty Images DeWanna Bonner is now an Atlanta Dream, arriving with the goal of fulfilling one, final championship dream. On Aug. 24, Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury amicably agreed to a contract buyout, with the organization announcing through a statement from general manager Nick U’Ren: DeWanna has been an important part of our team and brought tremendous leadership, experience and competitiveness to the Mercury. B...

The Phoenix Mercury may be without one of their key players in Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics attempts a lay up over Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Aryanna Frank/Getty Images) | Getty Images ESPN released their late...

The Washington Mystics have too much inside scoring for the Phoenix Mercury, while the New York Liberty avoid the season series broom when they host the Golden State Valkyries.

The Mercury can answer questions, set new goals in their final games of 2026 in preparation for 2027 The post How the Phoenix Mercury can use the end of the 2026 season to prepare for the beginning next year appeared first on The IX Sports.

Free agent DeWanna Bonner is signing with the Dream following her contract buyout with the Mercury, sources said.

DeWanna Bonner appears to be a player who has earned the rare privilege of controlling her own WNBA destiny regardless of her contract. After leaving the Indiana Fever when they waived her in 2025, after just nine games, the six-time All-Star has now secured a mutual buyout with the Phoenix Mercury that will allow her to change teams to chase her third WNBA championship right before the playoffs.

The Phoenix Mercury made the decision two days after losing DeWanna Bonner.

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 25: Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the Washington Mystics celebrates after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 25, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Was...

Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum has been playing through a calf injury.

This will dominate Phoenix's offseason and medium-term future.

The Phoenix Mercury's best scorer, Kahleah Copper, just reached seven technical fouls during their game against the Washington Mystics.

Phoenix moves fast after DeWanna Bonner's buyout, signing rookie guard Saylor Poffenbarger to a seven-day deal.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 25: Sonia Citron #22 of the Washington Mystics passes the ball over Kelsey Plum #0 of the Phoenix Mercury during the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center on August 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Aryanna Frank/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Mystics defeate...

The WNBA had high expectations for its product after securing a historic collective bargaining agreement in the spring, and while there have been a plethora of notable achievements from both a team and individual perspective, media coverage continues to revolve around non-game story lines. That trend continued during Tuesday night’s battle between […] The post Mercury news: Phoenix-Mystics clash paused after sex toy gets thrown onto court appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Paige Bueckers made history during the Dallas Wings matchup against the Portland Fire on Tuesday. Early in the third quarter, she hit a transition 3-pointer to get her 16 points on the night, which ultimately resulted in her joining the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and the Phoenix Mercury’s Kelsey Plum as the sole players in WNBA history to reach […] The post Wings news: Paige Bueckers joins Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Plum in WNBA history amid historic season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When the Dallas Wings drafted UConn star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft.

PHOENIX – After waiting for her opportunity to suit up for the Phoenix Mercury, Kelsey Plum will finally make her debut Tuesday night. She has described the moment as “super excited” per Shane Young of the Mercury and something that has felt like a long time coming.

For the second year in a row, DeWanna Bonner is leaving a team, but not through the official draft window or as part of a trade between two seasons. This situation is highly reminiscent of last year, when the forward played just nine games for the Indiana Fever before getting waived and joining the Phoenix Mercury.

The Mercury and DeWanna Bonner have reached an agreement to buy out her contract. Once she clears waivers, the six-time All-Star will look for a chance to sign as a free agent with a playoff team.