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Mercury teammates Sabally and Thomas to face off as rivals in WNBA All-Star Game

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury teammates Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas will face off as rivals in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier were selected as All-Star captains after obtaining the most votes during the All-Star fan voting.

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Best defense faces best offense as Lynx visit Mercury

The best defensive team in the league will meet one of the hottest offenses when the Minnesota Lynx visit the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. The Lynx (17-2) have held opponents to 40.2 percent shooting from the field and 74.1 points per game, four points less than anyone else in the league.

DeWanna Bonner News / ESPN / July 8

Mercury officially announce signing of vet Bonner

The Phoenix Mercury announced Tuesday that they've signed veteran DeWanna Bonner as a free agent.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 8

Mercury host first place Minnesota Lynx and eye another dominant performance

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury look to build momentum from their last win as they host the first-place Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday afternoon. Phoenix Preview The Mercury had a bounce-back performance against the Dallas Wings on July 7, defeating the Wings 102-72.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Hardwood Heroics / July 8

'I’ve Been So Disrespected': Alyssa Thomas Gets Real Entering WNBA All-Star Game As Reserve Again

“I think I’ve been so disrespected in my career that it doesn’t matter to me anymore,” Alyssa Thomas said when asked about being named a reserve yet again for the WNBA All-Star Game.

Sami Whitcomb News / Burn City Sports / July 8

Sami Whitcomb’s career high in points helps end the Mercury’s two-game skid

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury had a bounce-back performance in front of their home crowd on Monday night, defeating the Dallas Wings 102-72. Flipping The Script The Mercury put pressure on the Wings the entire first half, forcing 13 turnovers.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 8

Sami Whitcomb's career-high 36 points carry Mercury past Wings

Sami Whitcomb had 29 of her career-high 36 points in the first half, Alyssa Thomas had her 12th career regular-season triple-double, and the host Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings, 102-72, on Monday to break their first two-game losing streak of the season.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 7

Report: DeWanna Bonner to join Mercury after Fever split

WNBA star DeWanna Bonner is returning to where her professional career began and signing with the Phoenix Mercury, ESPN reported Monday. Terms of their agreement were not yet known, with the report indicating Bonner would sign in the days to come.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 7

DeWanna Bonner expected to return with Phoenix Mercury

PHOENIX — DeWanna Bonner is expected to re-sign with the Phoenix Mercury, her former team, according to league sources. According to Michael Voepel from ESPN, Bonner is set to sign with the team “in the coming days.” This comes after the two-time WNBA Champion was waived from the Indiana Fever on June 25.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / July 7

WNBA Sends Message on Mercury Star Alyssa Thomas

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas seems to become a better passer every single season. In 2025, she may be the best passer in the WNBA. The statistics suggest that's the case.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Concerning News Emerges on 3-Time WNBA All-Star This Week

The Phoenix Mercury are having a solid season, as they're currently 12-6 and are in second place in the Western Conference. During the offseason, the Mercury

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / July 6

WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally’s Mindset Shines Through Amid Injury

Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally is showing her strong spirit even while facing an ankle injury that has left her “day-to-day,” according to her coach Nate Tibbetts.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 6

Mercury shoot for revenge against rookie-led Wings

As Dallas rookie guard JJ Quinerly put it, the Wings "punched first" in their 98-89 victory over the visiting Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. The ball will be in the Mercury's court when the teams meet for a rematch Monday in Phoenix.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 6

Mercury look to regain form against Dallas Wings

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury aim to regain their footing and look for a second win against the Dallas Wings this season on Monday evening. Previous Encounter The Mercury lost their last game against the Wings, 98-89, on July 3.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / July 6

Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas selected as All-Star reserve

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas has been selected as a WNBA All-Star reserve, as announced by the league on Sunday morning. This is Thomas’ sixth season as an All-Star and her fourth straight season.