Phoenix Mercury: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nate Tibbetts News / Burn City Sports / October 20

WNBA rescinds Mercury coach Tibbetts’ second technical foul in Game 4 of Finals

PHOENIX — The WNBA said the second technical foul assessed to Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts in Game 4 of the Finals, which led to his ejection, should not have been called.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 20

Mercury’s Akoa Makani reflects on 2025 rookie season

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury rookie Monique Akoa Makani posted a heartfelt message on Instagram thanking those around her as she reflected on her first year in the WNBA.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / October 18

New women’s basketball league could shake up WNBA

PHOENIX — Investors who once planned to create a $5 billion league to rival the NBA are now shifting their focus to women’s basketball, drawing attention to what the move could mean for the WNBA’s future, including the Phoenix Mercury’s.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 17

Mercury’s Kristi Toliver at the center of WNBA head coach search

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury associate head coach Kristi Toliver is at the center of the WNBA’s head-coaching search as teams look to strengthen their rosters and staffs ahead of the 2026 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 17

Roster speculation rises as Mercury prepare for the offseason

PHOENIX — Although the 2025 WNBA season ended just a week ago, there’s already chatter about where free agents might land in 2026, particularly with the Phoenix Mercury following their playoff run.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / October 15

Mercury’s underdog playoff run fuels record WNBA ratings

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s improbable playoff run helped set WNBA records, contributing to the league’s most-watched postseason ever on ESPN. Throughout the 24 games, viewership averaged 1.2 million during the postseason, and the WNBA Finals averaged 1.5 million viewers.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Mercury GM Nick U’Ren bracing for uncertainty despite successful 2025 season

PHOENIX– The 2025 WNBA season is sealed… or is it? Well, that’s not what the Phoenix Mercury seem to believe, and for good reason. Phoenix and the 12 other teams are eyeing the upcoming collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas gives Kristi Toliver glowing HC endorsement after WNBA Finals stint

PHOENIX– Following Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts’ being ejected from the WNBA Finals, associate head coach Kristi Toliver had her moment in Game 4.

Kalani Brown News / Burn City Sports / October 12

Fans question Mercury’s rotation choices involving Brown in WNBA Finals loss

PHOENIX — As the Phoenix Mercury begin to move past their WNBA Finals loss to the Las Vegas Aces, one lingering question sits in many fans’ minds: Why wasn’t Kalani Brown used more down the stretch?

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Kahleah Copper’s powerful message to Mercury after Aces sweep in WNBA Finals

PHOENIX– Despite the Phoenix Mercury being swept in the 2025 WNBA Finals by the Las Vegas Aces, it didn’t sway Kahleah Copper’s confidence. Funny enough, it seemed that she was in good spirits the moment she stepped into the press conference room.

WNBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 11

Las Vegas Aces Sweep Short-Handed Phoenix Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury hosted the Las Vegas Aces in a do-or-die Game 4 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix on Friday night. Here’s what you need to know about Game 4.

Nate Tibbetts News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 10

Mercury Coach Nate Tibbetts Torches 'Weak' Ejection After WNBA Finals Loss to Aces

The Las Vegas Aces completed a four-game sweep over the Phoenix Mercury on October 10, thus making them the 2025 WNBA champions. The depleted Mercury weren't able to put up much of a fight on Friday night, as the loss of Satou Sabally (who suffered a concussion during Game 3) clearly impacted this team's ability to compete on both ends.