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Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts praised Dallas Wings superstar Paige Bueckers after her performance on Monday. Tibbetts witnessed Bueckers’ talent firsthand during their stint together at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

WNBA News / HerSportsNation / September 22

Nate Tibbetts sends strong message to Paige Bueckers after FIBA World Cup

Team USA assistant coach Nate Tibbetts was in awe of Paige Bueckers during Team USA’s World Cup run. The Dallas Wings guard’s confidence was off the charts, and the WNBA has a star in its hands. Playing her first major international competition, Bueckers stepped up big-time for her nation.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / September 2

Here’s what to expect from the Phoenix Mercury during the FIBA World Cup

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will be split across two continents over the next two weeks, with three players chasing a gold medal for their countries while the rest of the roster uses the league’s break to reset and prepare for what comes next.

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Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / August 25

'Not Really in the Loop': HC Nate Tibbetts Opens Up After DeWanna Bonner, Phoenix Mercury Reach Contract Buyout

After two championships with the team, DeWanna Bonner’s storied career with the Phoenix Mercury has come to an end. But according to head coach Nate Tibbetts, he wasn’t caught off guard.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 23

Alyssa Thomas, Nate Tibbetts try to find silver lining after Mercury eliminated from playoffs

PHOENIX– With seven games remaining in the 2026 season, the Phoenix Mercury were eliminated from the playoffs, courtesy of a 99-89 loss to the Atlanta Dream.

Phoenix Mercury News / HerSportsNation / July 20

'Wasn’t completely ready': Nate Tibbetts explains lineup decision amid Mercury injury challenges

The Phoenix Mercury have faced a tough phase this season, and finding stability has been an issue. Phoenix coach Nate Tibbetts has had to shuffle his rotation

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 18

Inconsistency continues to haunt the Phoenix Mercury after loss to Connecticut Sun

PHOENIX — Two main themes have defined the Phoenix Mercury’s 2026 season: inconsistency and an inability to close out close games. Friday night’s game against the Connecticut Sun was the former.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / July 10

The Phoenix Mercury are battling, but close losses are starting to hurt

PHOENIX — The margin for error is slowly shrinking with each passing game, and the Phoenix Mercury know that all too well. After Thursday’s narrow 92-89 loss to the Indiana Fever, the Mercury find themselves with little room left to let opportunities pass by as the regular season enters its second half.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / July 3

Mercury’s momentum continues to grow after blowout win over Storm

PHOENIX — If there was any indication the Phoenix Mercury are turning their season around, Thursday’s win was it. Without head coach Nate Tibbetts, associate head coach Kristi Toliver stepped into the lead role and guided Phoenix to a 90-67 win over the Seattle Storm to open its three-game homestand.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / June 29

Phoenix Mercury confirm Jovana Nogić won’t return this season

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have officially announced rookie Jovana Nogić will not return for the remainder of the 2026 season following the suspension of her contract.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 28

Mercury HC defends Alyssa Thomas for Caitlin Clark incident

Mercury HC Nate Tibbetts defends Alyssa Thomas following one-game suspension for Caitlin Clark incident

Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts remains in the corner of forward Alyssa Thomas.

WNBA reveals punishment for Thomas after Clark incident

New angle of Clark-Thomas incident looks way worse

NFL legend urges Clark to leave WNBA

Stephanie White’s history with Thomas adds context to incident

Clark-less Fever demolish Sparks

Flau'jae Johnson's double-double drives Storm past Dream

Phoenix Mercury News / Total Pro Sports / June 21

Why Did Mercury Suspend Jovana Nogic’s Contract? Find Out

The Phoenix Mercury coach, Nate Tibbetts, remained positive during early losses in the season. But as the losses come piling up, the pressure is now on the coach to deliver.

Phoenix Mercury News / Total Pro Sports / June 18

Nate Tibbetts Makes Blunt Admission Reacting To WNBA’s 50-Game Plan

The WNBA has been on the rise for quite some time now. With the new CBA in place, the historic 30th season has currently given the fans some thrilling encounters.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Total Pro Sports / June 14

Nate Tibbetts Reacts to Kahleah Copper’s Historic Scoring Outburst to Break Out of Her Shooting Slump

The 2025 WNBA finalists had a rough offseason. Although Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper stayed with the franchise, Satou Sabally’s departure adversely affected the team.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / June 12

Mercury lug struggling offense home to face Sparks

The Phoenix Mercury return home after a road-heavy start to face the Los Angeles Sparks in a Commissioner's Cup game on Saturday. But regardless of where the Mercury are playing, coach Nate Tibbetts wants to see more out of his team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / June 12

Nate Tibbetts calls Phoenix Mercury’s loss to Dallas Wings a ‘step backward’

ARLINGTON — The Phoenix Mercury’s latest four-game road trip ended with a split, falling to the Dallas Wings 85-70 on Thursday in what head coach Nate Tibbetts described as “disappointing.” Phoenix has struggled to find its identity this year, and as the first quarter of the season comes to a close, it has become harder to do so.

Phoenix Mercury News / Total Pro Sports / June 2

Nate Tibbetts Laments Phoenix Mercury’s Lack of Effort in Lopsided Commissioner’s Cup Loss

The Minnesota Lynx recorded its fifth straight win, beating the Phoenix Mercury at the PHX Arena in the opening game of the 2026 Commissioner’s Cup competition.

Phoenix Mercury News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Nate Tibbetts Hints Major Development After Mercury Waive Kiana Williams

The Phoenix Mercury have 2025 MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas on the roster, the franchise’s top scorer for the last two seasons, Kahleah Copper making buckets, and third all-time leading scorer DeWanna Bonner making clutch plays for the 2026 roster.

WNBA News / ChiCitySports / June 2

Fever star Caitlin Clark has history with Valkyries coach

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark reflected on her relationship with Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase before Thursday’s game. The two worked closely during the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico in March.

Phoenix Mercury News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

Nate Tibbetts Keeps A Positive Outlook Despite Poor Showing From Phoenix Mercury

The New York Liberty would want Sabrina Ionescu to regain her physical fitness soon. However, despite being shorthanded, things looked pretty bright for New York as they took on the Phoenix Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 10

Why Nate Tibbetts calls Mercury GM ‘legend’ amid hot start

The word “legend” or “legendary” is thrown around too much in sports, especially in the WNBA. However, it seems that Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren might be in that category, at least according to the man who was hired by him, Nate Tibbetts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 12

Looking At The Journey Of Mercury Head Coach Nate Tibbetts

After missing the playoffs in 2023, the Phoenix Mercury needed to shake things up. They hired a new coach, and they brought in a coach with NBA experience.

Phoenix Mercury News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 10, 2025

Mercury Coach Nate Tibbetts Torches 'Weak' Ejection After WNBA Finals Loss to Aces

The Las Vegas Aces completed a four-game sweep over the Phoenix Mercury on October 10, thus making them the 2025 WNBA champions. The depleted Mercury weren't able to put up much of a fight on Friday night, as the loss of Satou Sabally (who suffered a concussion during Game 3) clearly impacted this team's ability to compete on both ends.

Phoenix Mercury News / EssentiallySports / September 27, 2025

Nate Tibbetts Emerges As Face of New, Rebellious Phoenix Mercury With Strong Messages For Critics

“I hope they keep overlooking us.” In the eyes of the WNBA, the Phoenix Mercury lost too much before the season to be a championship contender. Diana Taurasi retired, and Brittney Griner walked away in free agency.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / August 12, 2025

Could an eight player rotation sustain success for the Phoenix Mercury?

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts has made it clear he wants to go with an eight-player rotation for the rest of the season. Injuries throughout the year have forced Tibbetts to change and modify rotations using the players available at the moment.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / June 10, 2025

ESPN picks Mercury’s head coach as front-runner for coach of the year

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts has been listed as ESPN’s front-runner for WNBA Coach of the Year. Despite injuries to several key players this season, Tibbetts has taken a group filled with fresh faces to a winning record in their first 10 games.