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South Dakota crowd turns Phoenix Mercury’s preseason game into something bigger

South Dakota crowd turns Phoenix Mercury’s preseason game into something bigger

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.

Satou Sabally News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / April 22
Phoenix Mercury May Have Found an Unexpected Solution to Their Satou Sabally Problem

Phoenix Mercury May Have Found an Unexpected Solution to Their Satou Sabally Problem

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 Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 22
‘This was my first choice’: Phoenix Mercury’s Sami Whitcomb lands where she always planned

‘This was my first choice’: Phoenix Mercury’s Sami Whitcomb lands where she always planned

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.

DeWanna Bonner News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
How Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner is starting at ‘ground zero’ ahead of 2026 season

How Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner is starting at ‘ground zero’ ahead of 2026 season

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.

Satou Sabally News / TheSheGotGame / April 21
Satou Sabally Highlights Representation and Cost of Vision Care

Satou Sabally Highlights Representation and Cost of Vision Care

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 Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 21
Phoenix Mercury ready for preseason tests featuring WNBA first and international matchup

Phoenix Mercury ready for preseason tests featuring WNBA first and international matchup

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

DeWanna Bonner News / Burn City Sports / April 20
DeWanna Bonner embraces rookies as Phoenix Mercury’s training camp is underway

DeWanna Bonner embraces rookies as Phoenix Mercury’s training camp is underway

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 Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Mercury’s Kahleah Copper gives hilarious reaction to Nate Tibbetts’s USA Basketball stint

Mercury’s Kahleah Copper gives hilarious reaction to Nate Tibbetts’s USA Basketball stint

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 Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
What Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Cooper said on Day 1 of Mercury training camp about Satou Sabally leaving

What Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Cooper said on Day 1 of Mercury training camp about Satou Sabally leaving

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.

Kalani Brown News / Burn City Sports / April 17
Phoenix Mercury grant Kalani Brown buyout as roster shift continues

Phoenix Mercury grant Kalani Brown buyout as roster shift continues

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.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Former 7th overall pick agrees to buyout with Mercury

Former 7th overall pick agrees to buyout with Mercury

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.

Satou Sabally News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Mercury GM reveals Satou Sabally replacement after departure for Liberty

Mercury GM reveals Satou Sabally replacement after departure for Liberty

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 Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 14
Phoenix Mercury double down on chemistry with Monique Akoa-Makani, Natasha Mack back

Phoenix Mercury double down on chemistry with Monique Akoa-Makani, Natasha Mack back

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 Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 13
Mercury sign international additions in Valériane Ayayi and Noémie Brochant

Mercury sign international additions in Valériane Ayayi and Noémie Brochant

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.

Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / April 13
Mercury re-sign Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas

Mercury re-sign Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas

The Phoenix Mercury, after a run to the WNBA Finals in 2025, announced on Sunday the re-signing of core players Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner and Sami Whitcomb.

Kahleah Copper News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 12
Kahleah Copper staying with Mercury on two-year contract

Kahleah Copper staying with Mercury on two-year 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.

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Sami Whitcomb News / Burn City Sports / April 12
Sami Whitcomb rejoins Mercury as roster continues to take shape

Sami Whitcomb rejoins Mercury as roster continues to take shape

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 Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 12
Phoenix Mercury run it back with Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner

Phoenix Mercury run it back with Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner

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.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 12
Alyssa Thomas returning to Mercury in free agency after WNBA Finals loss

Alyssa Thomas returning to Mercury in free agency after WNBA Finals loss

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 Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 12

Phoenix Mercury fans grow impatient with limited free agency moves

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 News / Swish Appeal / April 12

One known and two unknowns that will shape the Phoenix Mercury’s 2026 WNBA season

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.

Satou Sabally News / Field Level Media / April 11
Report: Satou Sabally reaches multiyear deal with Liberty

Report: Satou Sabally reaches multiyear deal with Liberty

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.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / April 11
Liberty form superteam with free-agency splash

Liberty form superteam with free-agency splash

A WNBA superteam is forming. 

Sky trade for another Caitlin Clark enemy after Angel Reese’s exit
F Azura Stevens rejoins Sky on reported three-year deal
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Fever re-sign G Lexie Hull
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Kahleah Copper News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 31
Mercury's Copper Gets To Work In Her First Season

Mercury's Copper Gets To Work In Her First Season

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.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 31
Revisiting Phoenix's Classic Game Against Old Rival

Revisiting Phoenix's Classic Game Against Old Rival

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.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 28
Telisha Quarles' Virginia Days Lead To Mercury Drafting Her

Telisha Quarles' Virginia Days Lead To Mercury Drafting Her

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.

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