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On YouTubePhoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Mercury’s Kahleah Copper, Nate Tibbetts frustrated by WNBA’s big officiating emphasis
PHOENIX– 50 combined fouls between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx had fans and both respective teams shaking their heads. Some of them were legitimate fouls, but others were ticky-tacky.
Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Why Valériane Ayayi’s Mercury debut was worth wait after Euro team’s controversial ‘blocking’ tactic
PHOENIX– Valériane Ayayi’s debut was worth the wait. Six points, four rebounds, three assists, and a steal in 17 minutes was impressive for a first game.
Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 13
Phoenix Mercury feel effects of early-season grind after home opener loss
PHOENIX — Opening nights in the Valley are always special, but this year, the Phoenix Mercury played their first home game of the season after playing two games in three days.
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WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 12
Valeriane Ayayi to make Mercury debut vs. Lynx
The Phoenix Mercury have started off the 2026 WNBA season at 1-1, and they are set to get reinforcements for their third game of the year against the Minnesota Lynx as Valeriane Ayayi was cleared to join the team, as per Annie Costabile of The Athletic.
Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / May 11
Surging Alyssa Thomas and Olivia Miles ready to meet in Phoenix
The Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas had a near triple-double Sunday, and Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles scored 21 points in her debut Saturday heading into Tuesday's home opener for Phoenix.
Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 11
Phoenix Mercury head home with a split on first road trip of the season
SAN FRANCISCO — It was a different type of game for the Phoenix Mercury on the second night of a back-to-back, as they fell to the Golden State Valkyries, 95-79.
Nate Tibbetts News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
Why Nate Tibbetts calls Mercury GM ‘legend’ amid hot start
The word “legend” or “legendary” is thrown around too much in sports, especially in the WNBA. However, it seems that Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren might be in that category, at least according to the man who was hired by him, Nate Tibbetts.
WNBA News / Burn City Sports / May 10
A’ja Wilson credits Phoenix Mercury for exposing Las Vegas Aces’ defensive struggles
LAS VEGAS — The Phoenix Mercury entered Saturday with a reminder of how last season ended flashing across T-Mobile Arena. Just minutes before tipoff, the Las Vegas Aces celebrated their WNBA championship ring ceremony after sweeping Phoenix in the Finals a season ago.
Alyssa Thomas News / Yardbarker / May 9
Aces make wrong kind of history while celebrating 2025 championship in season opener
Saturday began with a festive atmosphere for the Las Vegas Aces, yet by halftime of their season opener against the Phoenix Mercury, the party was over.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 9
Rookie Jovana Nogic helps Mercury ruin Aces' title celebration
Rookie Jovana Nogic made an immediate splash in her WNBA debut, scoring all 19 of her points in the first half of the Phoenix Mercury's 99-66 rout of the host Las Vegas Aces on Saturday.
Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Who is Jovana Nogic? Meet the Phoenix Mercury’s Serbian Rookie Guard
The Phoenix Mercury didn't make much noise about signing Jovana Nogic before the season. They didn't need to. She handled the introduction herself. Making her WNBA debut Saturday against the Las Vegas Aces on the road, the Serbian guard put up 19 points in the first half.
Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 9
Jovana Nogic looks right at home under the bright lights in historic Mercury debut
LAS VEGAS — Jovana Nogic looked anything but overwhelmed in her WNBA debut, as the Phoenix Mercury dominated the Las Vegas Aces in a 99-66 win to take Game 1 of the season.
Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 8
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
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
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.
Kahleah Copper 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.
Nate Tibbetts 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.
Sami Whitcomb 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 / 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
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