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.
The Phoenix Mercury didn’t have a great offseason. They lost Satou Sabally, their leading scorer from last season’s finals team, to the New York Liberty, and couldn’t convince any big-time free agent to come to Phoenix and replace her.
PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury’s Sami Whitcomb never hid where she wanted to spend the 2026 WNBA season. “[Phoenix] was my first choice,” Whitcomb said. “I have no problem saying that.
PHOENIX– DeWanna Bonner is running it back with the Phoenix Mercury yet again. It’s not a total shocker, but her mindset entering the 2026 season seems to be as sharp as ever.
Just a month after shaving her long curly hair to raise awareness for alopecia in support of her best friend, Sunniva Ferri, Satou Sabally surprised her fans with a new look.
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s preseason will be about more than just shaking off rust — it’ll also be about excitement and discovery. Mercury players
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury opened training camp early this week with a noticeably different look, as newcomers and rookies compete for limited roster spots ahead of the season.
PHOENIX– In an eventful offseason came one event that most forgot about. The 2026 FIBA World Cup, which had an array of stars, including Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper and head coach Nate Tibbetts.
PHOENIX– The Phoenix Mercury are reloading and on the quest for another WNBA Finals run, spearheaded by Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper. While the latter two re-signed, former Mercury forward Satou Sabally left and went to the New York Liberty.
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.
Banking on an inspired run, the Phoenix Mercury made it to the WNBA Finals last season. They, however, got swept by the Las Vegas Aces. Surely, they are motivated to seek redemption when the new season opens in May.
For the first time since the newly ratified CBA, Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren addressed reporters in a Zoom meeting on Wednesday for a debrief.
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are bringing back key depth, re-signing Monique Akoa-Makani and Natasha Mack in a continued move to bring back most of their 2025 Finals team.
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are adding international experience to their roster, signing forward Valériane Ayayi while also bringing in Noémie Brochant on a training camp contract.
The Phoenix Mercury have made a major decision when it came their desire to remain with veteran star Kahleah Copper for the long term. Copper is approaching the 11th season of her WNBA career, her third with the Mercury.
PHOENIX — More moves are filtering in as the Phoenix Mercury bring back veteran guard Sami Whitcomb to the Valley. According to ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike, the deal includes $1.4 million over two years guaranteed, securing a dynamic threat off the bench for the near future.
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.
The Phoenix Mercury found a lot of success last season, and it was due to some of the top players on the team. Alyssa Thomas is one of those players, and it was recently announced that she is returning to the team, according to the team.
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.
Last offseason, the Phoenix Mercury engineered an instant championship contender. What are they going to do for an encore? Thus far, not much. The Mercury have been one the quietest teams during the WNBA offseason.
Three-time All-Star forward Satou Sabally has agreed to sign a multi-year contract to join the New York Liberty, her representation told ESPN on Saturday.
The Phoenix Mercury needed to shake things up after their 2023 season. They finished the season with a record of 9-31, and their playoff streak ended. Phoenix responded to that setback with an aggressive offseason, and the franchise brought in Kahleah Copper.
The Phoenix Mercury had a legendary game in 2006, and it was against one of their oldest rivals. The Mercury beat the Houston Comets, and both teams were a part of the WNBA's 1997 season.
In 2003, the Phoenix Mercury had four draft picks. They finished the 2002 season with a record of 11-21, and they wanted to recover from that period. However, that did not happen, and the Mercury had an even tougher year after that.