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On YouTubePhoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 6
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.
Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
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.
Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
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.
Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 6
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 — 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
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
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
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 Mercury News / Field Level Media / April 13
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
A WNBA superteam is forming.
Kahleah Copper News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 31
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 12
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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