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Phoenix Mercury make fans the center of new Rebel Edition uniforms

Phoenix Mercury make fans the center of new Rebel Edition uniforms

PHOENIX — On Friday, all 15 WNBA teams unveiled their Rebel Edition uniforms ahead of the 2026 season, and the Phoenix Mercury took it a step further by incorporating one of the most important elements of their history: the fans.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 8
How Mercury’s Shay Ciezki plans to apply her biggest training camp lesson in the regular season

How Mercury’s Shay Ciezki plans to apply her biggest training camp lesson in the regular season

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury rookie guard Shay Ciezki said the biggest lesson from her first WNBA preseason was learning how much value comes from elements that never appear in a box score.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 7
Mercury’s Valériane Ayayi finds plenty to like since arriving to Phoenix

Mercury’s Valériane Ayayi finds plenty to like since arriving to Phoenix

PHOENIX — French forward Valériane Ayayi has had an interesting first impression since arriving in the Valley to join the Phoenix Mercury, with a level of support and professionalism that has stood out most to her so far.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 6
How Kahleah Copper’s ‘easy choice’ to re-sign with Phoenix came down to one reason

How Kahleah Copper’s ‘easy choice’ to re-sign with Phoenix came down to one reason

PHOENIX — Just one year ago, Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper used the word “paradise” to describe the organization. This year, she reflected on those remarks and explained that the word was not necessarily about a place, but the people she has surrounded herself with since coming to the Valley.

DeWanna Bonner News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Why Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner is still hungry before 17th WNBA season

Why Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner is still hungry before 17th WNBA season

PHOENIX– DeWanna Bonner is back home with the Phoenix Mercury. Many fans, players, coaches, and front office executives have stated that since midway through last season.

Nate Tibbetts News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Mercury’s Nate Tibbetts takes issue with outside expectations for 2026 season

Mercury’s Nate Tibbetts takes issue with outside expectations for 2026 season

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Mercury concluded their 2026 Media Day with one idea: going back to the WNBA Finals. Although that wasn’t initially said, both head coach and star guard Kahleah Copper echoed sentiments throughout their respective availabilities.

Sami Whitcomb News / Burn City Sports / May 6
Mercury’s Sami Whitcomb out to start season with left knee injury

Mercury’s Sami Whitcomb out to start season with left knee injury

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will start their season without one of their key contributors, who could miss about 4 to 6 weeks. According to PHNX, Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to remove a loose body in her left knee.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Fire make first-of-its-kind trade in franchise history with Mercury

Fire make first-of-its-kind trade in franchise history with Mercury

As the start of the 2026 WNBA season draws near, the Portland Fire made the first trade in franchise history on Tuesday, sending Chloe Bibby to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for the draft rights to Julia Ayrault, as per Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 4
ESPN ranks Phoenix Mercury No. 7 as club navigates post-Finals transition

ESPN ranks Phoenix Mercury No. 7 as club navigates post-Finals transition

PHOENIX — A season removed from a surprising run to the WNBA Finals, the Phoenix Mercury enter 2026 with more questions, as reflected in ESPN’s No. 7 preseason ranking.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 3
Mercury assistant coach Tangela Smith’s perspective highlights how far WNBA has come

Mercury assistant coach Tangela Smith’s perspective highlights how far WNBA has come

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury assistant coach Tangela Smith has watched the game evolve as a player, champion and now a coach, giving her a unique perspective on the rapid rise of women’s basketball.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 30
How three players in Top 50 rankings reinforce Phoenix Mercury’s identity and continuity

How three players in Top 50 rankings reinforce Phoenix Mercury’s identity and continuity

PHOENIX — With the WNBA 2026 season on the horizon, the Phoenix Mercury are looking to run it back with elite star power that’s being recognized across the league.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 30
A historic preseason ends as the Phoenix Mercury look for redemption in 2026

A historic preseason ends as the Phoenix Mercury look for redemption in 2026

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury wrapped up their 2026 preseason Wednesday night, ready to tackle the regular season and finish the story they left incomplete last year.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Mercury’s Kathryn Westbeld to miss 2026 season with torn ACL

Mercury’s Kathryn Westbeld to miss 2026 season with torn ACL

After an utterly impressive season that saw the Phoenix Mercury go all the way to the WNBA Finals, they have been handed their first major injury blow of the 2026 campaign.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / April 27
Kahleah Copper hits opening shot at Suns game, builds hype for Mercury season

Kahleah Copper hits opening shot at Suns game, builds hype for Mercury season

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper made a surprise cameo at the Phoenix Suns Game 4 playoff matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, showcasing continuing interleague support.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 26
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.

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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.

Sami Whitcomb 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.

Phoenix Mercury 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 / 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.

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
Brittney Griner lands seven-figure deal with Connecticut Sun
Fever re-sign G Lexie Hull
Toronto signs WNBA's first $1M backcourt pairing
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 12
Phoenix's 2025 Roster Represents Several Colleges

Phoenix's 2025 Roster Represents Several Colleges

The Phoenix Mercury prepared for the 2025 season, and their hard work paid off. The franchise added several new faces, including two new stars, and they were named All-Stars in their first season with the team.

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