Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) is congratulated by head coach Nate Tibbetts after recording a triple-double against the Dallas Wings during the fourth quarter at PHX Arena on July 7, 2025. Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Mercury Gearing Up For Commissioner's Cup Games

Originally posted on Phoenix Mercury On SI
By Davion Moore | Last updated Feb 2, 2026 6:00 AM ET

The Phoenix Mercury had a strong 2025 season, and now, they will look to do the same this year. The Mercury finished the season with a record of 27-17, and they reached the WNBA Finals. They faced the Las Vegas Aces in that round, and the Aces came out on top.

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Phoenix has a talented team, and with players like Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas, this team has what it takes to get back to the Finals.

The Mercury also have a chance to do something special before the playoffs, as they will have their Commissioner's Cup games.

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Fever beat the Lynx, bring home the Commissioner's Cup

The Indiana Fever won last year's Commissioner's Cup, as they beat the Minnesota Lynx in a blowout. They joined teams like the Seattle Storm and the Las Vegas Aces, as teams that came out victorious.

Phoenix finished its Commissioner's Cup games with a record of 4-2. They beat teams like the Golden State Valkyries and the Los Angeles Sparks, but they lost to the Lynx and the Storm.

Fast forward to this season, and the Mercury have a chance to add their name to the list of winners. Phoenix will have its first Commissioner's Cup matchup on June 1, and they take on the Lynx. That will be a home, and right after that, the Mercury will take on the Storm. That is another Commissioner's Cup game, and it will be on the road.

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Phoenix will be on the road for its next two games, as the Mercury will face the Portland Fire and the Valkyries. Those will be Commissioner's Cup matchups as well. Then, the Mercury will have three more games, and they will take on the Dallas Wings, the Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces.

The Mercury played well in their tournament games, but teams like the Storm and the Lynx played better. Minnesota was 5-1 in its games, and Seattle was 4-2. The Storm and the Mercury had identical records, but Seattle had a better point differential.

The Commissioner's Cup is an exciting event, and the Mercury have a legitimate shot at winning it. They will have some competition, as teams like the Aces and Lynx will try to win their second, but if Phoenix's stars are playing well, the team can place its name in the history books.

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI and was syndicated with permission.

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