Phoenix Mercury: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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 in season opener

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.

Rookie Jovana Nogic helps Mercury ruin Aces' title celebration

How Mercury’s Shay Ciezki plans to apply her biggest training camp lesson in the regular season

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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.

DeWanna Bonner 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.