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Mercury uses Finals spotlight to invest in future athletes

PHOENIX — As the national spotlight is on the Phoenix Mercury for the WNBA Finals, the organization is using that spotlight to commit a six-figure investment toward three community initiatives.

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Satou Sabally, Adam Silver agree on one thing as WNBA CBA negotiations continue

The Mercury star had some choice words.

Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / 9 hours ago

ESPN Vet Reveals Key Factor That Will Decide Alyssa Thomas & Co’s Fate In Game 3

Alyssa Thomas isn’t ready to give up on her championship dream. The Mercury may be down 0-2 in the Finals heading into Game 3, but confidence is still high.

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Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / 7 hours ago

Alyssa Thomas Issues Bold Warning to A’ja Wilson & Co. Ahead of Game 3

The triple-double queen, Alyssa Thomas, might have had a season to remember, but the final buzzer hasn’t sounded on her story. “Yeah, to win a championship, I feel like none of the records or any of it is completed without a championship,” she said.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / 19 hours ago

Phoenix Mercury’s home-court advantage key to tying 2025 WNBA Finals up

The Phoenix Mercury will look to rely on a major factor on Wednesday in Game 3, namely their home-court advantage and their energetic fan base, the “x-factor.” Dropping the first two games in any series can be a recipe for disaster, let alone in the WNBA Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / 23 hours ago

Mercury’s Satou Sabally sets firm stance on WNBA’s CBA negotiations

One constant throughout the 2025 Phoenix Mercury season has been Satou Sabally’s stance on the WNBA’s CBA negotiations. While other players on the team have been reserved, she hasn’t shied away from her true feelings.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / 23 hours ago

Alyssa Thomas makes Diana Taurasi admission about joining Mercury

With the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, Alyssa Thomas has been the talk of the team. In her first season, she helped the franchise reach its first Finals since 2021.

Phoenix Mercury News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 7

Mercury Star Sends Blunt 3-Word Verdict on Adam Silver's 'Personal' WNBA Stance

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has made several comments about the ongoing negotiations between the WNBA league office and its players. He has also addressed

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas gets 100% real on potentially winning a championship

The Phoenix Mercury head home for Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals in an 0-2 hole, needing to win at least one of the next two to send the series back to Las Vegas.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 7

Aces, Mercury both leaning on resilience as Finals shift to Phoenix

PHOENIX -- The Las Vegas Aces defended home court to take an early lead in the WNBA Finals. To remain viable, the Mercury must do the same as the series shifts to Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Phoenix Mercury Stand No Chance of Winning WNBA Finals If They Lose Game 3, Claims Top Analyst

The Phoenix Mercury entered the WNBA finals as a strong contender based on how they outperformed the two better teams, the Liberty and Lynx, in the respective rounds.

Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / October 7

National Reporter Pinpoints Concerning Reality for Alyssa Thomas & Phoenix Ahead of Game 3

Phoenix Mercury calls their home crowd the “X-factor” for a reason. They stumbled out of the postseason with a home loss, but since then, they’ve been unstoppable.

Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / October 7

WNBA Analyst Pushes Back on Nate Tibbetts’ Officiating Concerns for Alyssa Thomas

“She’s a different animal!” That’s what Becky Hammon had to say about Alyssa Thomas, a compliment, sure, but some heard a subtle jab when she added that AT could even play “professional football.” Love it or hate it, one thing is clear, though: this kind of playstyle isn’t going to fly in the Finals, and it could cost Phoenix dearly.

Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Floyd Mayweather Honored by Phoenix Mercury With 'Thoughtful Gesture' at WNBA Game

It’s no secret that Floyd Mayweather has a deep love for sports, and not just boxing. The undefeated legend is frequently seen courtside at NBA games, and late last month, he turned his attention to the WNBA.

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Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / October 6

ESPN Reporter Raises Questions About Alyssa Thomas Ahead of Game 3

“Fortunately for us, it’s best to seven… We’re going home, we have two home-court advantage games, and we have to be better,” said Alyssa Thomas after her team’s 2nd consecutive loss.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / October 6

Mercury hold on to hope despite falling 0-2 to Aces in Finals

LAS VEGAS — The Phoenix Mercury aren’t backing down, and despite falling behind 0-2 to the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals, they remain positive as the best-of-seven series shifts to Arizona for Game 3 on Wednesday.

Phoenix Mercury News / Swish Appeal / October 6

How A’ja Wilson broke the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

There’s a dread that lives with teams that have to defend A’ja Wilson during a playoff series. Even when she has just an “okay” performance like she did in Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals, you know she is going to turn it around.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 5