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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.

Kahleah Copper 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.

Phoenix Mercury 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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
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.

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