Phoenix Mercury: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 2

Phoenix Mercury welcomes overseas players for opportunities

PHOENIX — With the start of Phoenix Mercury’s training camp this week, Phoenix has welcomed players from all over including overseas standouts Monique Akoa-Makani and Alexis Prince.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 1

Phoenix Mercury leadership confident team chemistry won’t be an issue in 2025

PHOENIX — One of the main themes in Phoenix Mercury’s media day was how the team plans to build chemistry with so many new faces joining the core, something team leadership is confident won’t be an issue.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Kahleah Copper’s New Post Draws Response From Angel Reese

It’s media day for the Phoenix Mercury and guard Kahleah Copper is already bringing the energy. On Wednesday afternoon, the basketball player gave her

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Kahleah Copper News / Burn City Sports / April 30

Kahleah Copper to be her own natural leader for the Phoenix Mercury in 2025

PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper spoke with the media this morning about how she wants to be her own version of a leader for the Phoenix Mercury this season and how she is balancing her career on and off the court.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 30

Megan McConnell focused to prove doubters wrong for Phoenix Mercury roster spot

PHOENIX — Duquesne Univerity senior guard Megan McConnell wants to prove doubters wrong and earn her spot on the Phoenix Mercury roster. The senior has seen success in her collegiate years, playing for Duquesne for the past five seasons.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 29

Natasha Mack and Megan McConnell on fierce competition for Phoenix Mercury roster spots

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury camp trainees are putting in the work in hopes of earning a roster spot on the team, including invitees Natasha Mack and Megan McConnell.

Diana Taurasi News / Hardwood Heroics / April 29

'She’s Always There': Paige Bueckers Bares Mentoring From UConn Legend Diana Taurasi In Professional Life Transition

Learning the ropes of the WNBA isn’t easy — but for incoming rookie Paige Bueckers, having Diana Taurasi in her corner makes the transition a whole lot smoother.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 27

Phoenix Mercury announces theme nights and fan giveaways for the 2025 season

PHOENIX — With the WNBA season just around the corner, the Phoenix Mercury announced its lineup of theme nights and fan giveaways for the first half of 2025.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 25

Phoenix Mercury announce training camp roster and signings

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury has announced its training roster ahead of the 2025 WNBA season and the signings of Megan McConnell, Helena Pueyo, and Temira Poindexter to training camp contracts.

Phoenix Mercury and Mountain America Credit Union launch historic naming rights partnership

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury and Mountain America Credit Union have announced a multiyear naming rights partnership for the Mercury’s new practice facility and the Jr.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 21

Phoenix Mercury release their local broadcast schedule for 2025

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are making it easier than ever for fans to watch the action, announcing their local broadcast schedule for the upcoming season featuring a franchise-record of 36 regular season games, along with their two preseason matchups.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Julia Ayrault Earns Phoenix Mercury Training Camp invite after going Undrafted in the WNBA

The 2025 WNBA Draft is a pivotal event for many female athletes, showcasing the dedication, hard work, and integrity they have demonstrated both on and off the court.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 16

'Give Flowers To The Legend': Caitlin Clark Gets Cut By Angel Reese’s New Teammate Hailey Van Lith In Start, Bench, Cut Game

Caitlin Clark may be the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, but that didn’t save her from getting cut in Hailey Van Lith’s “start-bench-cut” rankings during a lighthearted interview at the 2025 WNBA Draft ceremony.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 13

Why the Mercury will be silent at the 2025 WNBA Draft

PHOENIX — When the WNBA Draft tips off Monday night at the Shed in New York City, the Phoenix Mercury won’t be on the clock. In fact, they won’t be on the board at all.

Kahleah Copper News / Burn City Sports / April 13

Kahleah Copper the new face of the Phoenix Mercury

PHOENIX — For the first time in two decades, the Phoenix Mercury are entering a season without Diana Taurasi. And while her absence marks the end of the most iconic careers in WNBA history, the future is already here — and her name is Kahleah Copper.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 13

Phoenix Mercury launch bold 2025 campaign: ‘This is Mercury Basketball’

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are setting the tone for 2025, and they’re doing it with intention. On Sunday, the team unveiled its new season campaign — “This is Mercury Basketball” — a bold, community-focused message aimed at redefining not just how the team plays, but what it represents to fans, players, and the city of Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 13

A new era: the rise of women’s sports in Arizona takes center stage

PHOENIX — Women’s sports are no longer on the sideline in Arizona — they’re taking center stage. From college hardwoods to professional stadiums, women’s sports in the Phoenix area are experiencing a renaissance at all levels — and the movement shows no signs of slowing down.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / April 9