With the way their season has been going, the Phoenix Mercury will hold on to anything positive these days. Most recently, they found it from their former star.
A comment Phoenix Mercury star forward Alyssa Thomas made when speaking with the media after her team's 86-77 loss to the Indiana Fever on June 22 is raising eyebrows.
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– When Valeriane Ayayi signed with the Phoenix Mercury, everyone was excited. Landing the captain of the French National Team is something to boast about.
In classic Phoenix Mercury fashion, relatively unknown players stepped up to lead them to a 20-point victory over the Seattle Storm on Saturday afternoon.
In a meeting between the last two teams in the Western Conference standings, rookie Valeriane Ayayi posted career highs of 18 points and 11 rebounds off the bench to help lead the Phoenix Mercury to a 93-73 victory over the visiting Seattle Storm.
Two of the WNBA teams struggling the most -- the Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury -- will battle to be the one to end an extended losing streak on Saturday in Phoenix.
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.
PHOENIX– Is progress being made? A 4-12 record wouldn’t signal it, but the Phoenix Mercury are making positive strides. But on Wednesday, their 86-76 defeat by the Las Vegas Aces left head coach Nate Tibbetts discouraged.
For most of Wednesday night, the Phoenix Mercury looked like the team capable of challenging the WNBA’s best. Then reality arrived in the form of the Las Vegas Aces.
Sabrina Ionescu drove for a go-ahead layup with 10.3 seconds left and Jonquel Jones scored 19 points as the New York Liberty edged the host Chicago Sky 96-95 on Wednesday to earn their eighth straight victory.
PHOENIX– The Phoenix Mercury have an unconventional way of acquiring rookies. Instead of the WNBA Draft, they put on their scouting hats and found players like French guard Noémie Brochant.
The most successful sports organizations understand a simple truth: a winning culture creates fans, but building community creates loyalty. That is why the Phoenix Mercury’s Black Excellence Night carries significance beyond a promotional giveaway.
Alyssa Thomas is in a difficult situation right now. At 34, she signed a massive multi-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury, putting trust in the process of getting closer to the championship.
PHOENIX– A 4-11 record is unfamiliar territory for Alyssa Thomas. The frustrations, annoyances, and overall confusion seem to cloud over the Phoenix Mercury.
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.
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have had their fair share of highs and lows this year, but with the season nearing its halfway point, it’s becoming increasingly important for the club to find stability.
PHOENIX– Before Saturday’s game, Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper found herself in a scoring rut. Her 17.1 points per game are a respectable average, but not what she’s used to.
Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points and made five 3-pointers as the Los Angeles Sparks lost a nine-point fourth-quarter lead but recovered to beat the host Phoenix Mercury 111-102 in overtime in a Commissioner's Cup game Saturday.
The Phoenix Mercury are at home Saturday night as they host the Los Angeles Sparks in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
PHOENIX — WNBA All-Star voting is now open, with fans casting ballots for who they believe are the league’s best. One name that should be part of that conversation is Phoenix Mercury’s Natasha Mack.
Saturday began with a festive atmosphere for the Las Vegas Aces, yet by halftime of their season opener against the Phoenix Mercury, the party was over.