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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.

Phoenix Mercury 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.

Phoenix Mercury 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.

WNBA 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
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 / Winsidr / April 10

Alyssa Thomas expected to return to Phoenix

There aren’t many guarantees in basketball, but Thomas recording a triple-double in a game is one of them. After 11 years with the Connecticut Sun, she decided to move to the West Coast to play for the Phoenix Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 10
Alyssa Thomas finalizes return to Phoenix Mercury to run it back

Alyssa Thomas finalizes return to Phoenix Mercury to run it back

 One of the biggest pieces of the 2025 WNBA Finals run for the Mercury is staying in the Valley, as Alyssa Thomas has finalized a deal to return to Phoenix per ESPN’s Sean Hurd.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
3 players the Mercury must sign in WNBA free agency

3 players the Mercury must sign in WNBA free agency

The 2026 WNBA free agency is off to a crazy start. In quite possibly the most unpredictable offseason in history, the Phoenix Mercury have their hands full.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 8
Satou Sabally bids farewell to Phoenix on Instagram

Satou Sabally bids farewell to Phoenix on Instagram

PHOENIX — One day after news broke that Satou Sabally was not expected to rejoin the Phoenix Mercury this season, the forward took to social media to confirm her time in the desert was over.

Satou Sabally News / Burn City Sports / April 8
Satou Sabally reportedly turns the page on time with Phoenix Mercury

Satou Sabally reportedly turns the page on time with Phoenix Mercury

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will lose a key piece this offseason, as Satou Sabally is not expected to return to the Valley in 2026, according to Front Office Sports’ Annie Costabile.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 7
The 1 WNBA free agency move the Mercury must make beyond Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas

The 1 WNBA free agency move the Mercury must make beyond Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas

A hectic first day of WNBA free agency just shows what can happen. Time is against every team, and that sentiment applies to the Phoenix Mercury. They have a flurry of roster decisions to make, but there is one that is the easiest.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 3
Phoenix Mercury lose two players in WNBA expansion draft for Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire

Phoenix Mercury lose two players in WNBA expansion draft for Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire

GLENDALE – The WNBA held its expansion draft for two new franchise in the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire on Friday, leading to the Phoenix Mercury losing two depth pieces.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 2
Former Phoenix Mercury star Tangela Smith and Amiee Book join coaching staff

Former Phoenix Mercury star Tangela Smith and Amiee Book join coaching staff

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have added familiarity and a forward-thinking perspective to their coaching staff on Wednesday, naming former franchise standout Tangela Smith as an assistant coach and Amiee Book as head video coordinator.

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.

Diana Taurasi News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 30
Phoenix Mercury Great Diana Taurasi Remains A Part Of Special Group

Phoenix Mercury Great Diana Taurasi Remains A Part Of Special Group

The Phoenix Mercury have won three championships, and two players have won Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). Phoenix's first championship was in 2007, and Cappie Pondexter won Finals MVP.

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