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PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper called out the WNBA after the league’s official X account (formerly Twitter) failed to include highlights from the team’s June 11 win over the Dallas Wings.

Phoenix Mercury News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / June 2

Phoenix Mercury Sign Former First Round Pick to Hardship Contract

The Phoenix Mercury have been dealing with injuries to begin the 2025 WNBA season, with Kahleah Copper undergoing arthroscopy on her left knee a couple of weeks back, plus Natasha Mack (neck) and Alyssa Thomas (left calf) recently joining Copper on the injury report.

Phoenix Mercury News / Winsidr / May 19

Change of Pace: AT Set to Elevate Copper, Sabally & Mercury to New Level

The 2024 season made it no secret that first-time head coach Nate Tibbetts wanted his team to shoot a lot of threes. In May, Phoenix shot nearly 31 threes per game—a pace that would’ve eclipsed the record number of attempts by a team in a season (29.7 per game by the New York Liberty in 2023).

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Mercury's Kahleah Copper (knee) out 4-6 weeks

The Phoenix Mercury will be without guard/forward Kahleah Copper for four to six weeks to start the season. The team announced Saturday that Copper underwent an arthroscopic procedure on her left knee.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 18

With a fresh new team, Mercury delivers bold statement performance

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury dominated in its first game of the season, defeating the Seattle Storm 81-59 on Saturday, May 17. News broke earlier in the day that the Mercury would need to go without Kahleah Copper and Natasha Mack for several weeks due to injuries.

Phoenix Mercury News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 17

Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts addresses injuries to Kahleah Copper, Natasha Mack

The Phoenix Mercury will be without Copper, their leading scorer from 2024, for at least eight games. Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts addressed injuries to forward Kahleah Copper (knee) and center Natasha Mack (back) before the team’s season opener against the Seattle Storm.

Phoenix Mercury News / Hardwood Heroics / May 17

'Here We Are': Phoenix Mercury Announce Brutal Kahleah Copper Injury News

The Phoenix Mercury’s highly anticipated new era will begin without its centerpiece. Star guard Kahleah Copper will miss the start of the 2025 WNBA season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her left knee, the team confirmed Saturday.

Phoenix Mercury News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 17

Mercury to Lose Kahleah Copper for Start of Season After Knee Surgery News

There's a lot of intrigue about how the Phoenix Mercury will look this WNBA season, as they lost arguably the two biggest legends in their franchise's history.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / May 17

Mercury to begin season without key players against the Storm

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will open its season at home on Saturday, May 17 against the Seattle Storm without two key players, including star Kahleah Copper.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Mercury Suffer Kahleah Copper Injury Blow Before WNBA Season

The Phoenix Mercury closed out the 2024 campaign with a 19-21 record, limping into the postseason as the No. 7 seed and bowing out in the first round to the Minnesota Lynx. Their inconsistency last year prompted a front-office shakeup that saw veteran stalwarts Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner depart during the offseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Hardwood Heroics / May 15

Kahleah Copper Injury Update: Mercury Star Day-to-Day Before Season Opener

The Phoenix Mercury wrapped up their 2025 preseason with a 0–2 record and several key players dealing with injuries, raising concerns ahead of Saturday’s season opener against the Seattle Storm.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 12

Mercury’s star trio grace the cover of SLAM Magazine

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas were showcased on the cover of SLAM Magazine earlier today, highlighting the beginning of the WNBA season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 3

Celeste Taylor’s advice to Phoenix Mercury rookies: take it day by day

PHOENIX — Celeste Taylor returns for her second season with the Phoenix Mercury and she wants the Phoenix rookies to take their journeys one day at a time as she’s doing for hers.

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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Phoenix Mercury 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 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.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 31

'Like Girlll': Erica Wheeler Jokes To Kahleah Copper On Workout Complaints

Erica Wheeler and Kahleah Copper seem to have some trouble arranging workouts, it looks like. The two WNBA are down in Florida and hope to catch some training sessions together, but according to a recent X conversation between the two, there have been some logistical issues in actually making it to the workouts on time.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / March 18

Phoenix Mercury star makes history as first ever Unrivaled Champion

MIAMI- Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper and her team, Rose BC, won 62-54 in the first ever Unrivaled Championship game Monday night. Copper, a WNBA Finals MVP, champion, Olympic gold medalist, and four-time All-Star, joined the Unrivaled Basketball League as part of Rose BC.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 30

Candace Parker Picks 1v1 Winner Between Arike Ogunbowale, Kahleah Copper

Candace Parker recently weighed in on the highly anticipated matchup between WNBA stars Arike Ogunbowale and Kahleah Copper, showcasing her insights on their playing styles.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 29

‘Can You Do It Again?’: Kahleah Copper Gets 100% Real on WNBA Goal

Kahleah Copper is poised to chase another WNBA championship after leading the Chicago Sky to their first title in franchise history in 2021. Following her standout performance in the playoffs, where she was named Finals MVP, Copper has set her sights on repeating that success for the Phoenix Mercury and solidifying her legacy in the league.

Phoenix Mercury News / Fastbreak on SI / August 16

Kahleah Copper Reps Sky in Return to Chicago , Drops 29 Points in Mercury Win

Kahleah Copper wanted to show Chicago respect when she walked into Wintrust Arena on Thursday night. And then she proceeded to demolish her former team as a member of the Phoenix Mercury.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / August 15

Team USA stars shine in WNBA's return

After nearly a month-long break following the 2024 All-Star Game and the Paris Olympics, the WNBA returned with a bang on Thursday.

Kahleah Copper scores 29 as Mercury dominate Sky

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Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / August 15

Kahleah Copper scores 29 as Mercury dominate Sky

Kahleah Copper played like gold as the Phoenix Mercury resumed WNBA play with a dominating 85-65 win over the host Chicago Sky on Thursday. Copper, a star during Team USA's gold-medal run in Paris, scored a game-high 29 points, including 18 in the first half to lead the Mercury (14-12).

Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / May 29, 2024

Kahleah Copper, Mercury look to heat up vs. Liberty

Tuesday afternoon, Kahleah Copper was recognized as the WNBA's Western Conference Player of the Week for a dynamic three-game stretch in which she averaged 29.7 points.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 20, 2024

Aces aim for 3-0 start against Kahleah Copper, Mercury

When the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces hosted the Phoenix Mercury a week ago to open the WNBA season, the Aces received their championship rings, raised their banner and then won the game, 89-80.