WNBA NewsWednesday, Jul 22, 2026

Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th triple-double in the regular season, Kahleah Copper scored 21 points and the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 on Wednesday afternoon. Thomas, who also has six triple-doubles in the playoffs, finished with 19 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds. Akoa Makani had 14 points for the Mercury (10-18), who won their second straight after a six-game losing streak.

Both the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury may be without multiple key players in Wednesday afternoon's matchup.

The Fever have one more game until All Star Weekend.

Kayla McBride scored 33 points and Olivia Miles added 32, becoming just the second rookie in WNBA history to hit 32-8-8, as Minnesota beat Seattle 105-102.

Caitlin Clark's economic impact on the WNBA is truly unparalleled.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 22: The Los Angeles Sparks huddle up against the Phoenix Mercury on July 22, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The losing continues for the Sparks a...

BROOKLYN, NY - JULY 22: Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty celebrates during the game against the Chicago Sky on July 22, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images A ...

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury fans will have something to look forward to during the All-Star break, as guard Kahleah Copper has been named an injury replacement for Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. Jul 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) against the Connecticut Sun at Mortgage Matchup Center.