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HOUSTON — Former Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has spent much of his career navigating the noise that comes with being one of basketball’s most recognizable players.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas Message Involves Caitlin Clark

The Phoenix Mercury couldn’t help but flex their superstar Alyssa Thomas after the sensational performance she had on Monday. The team even mentioned Caitlin Clark and other WNBA stars to further highlight how great Thomas has been throughout her career.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Mercury Coach Has Strong Words for Paige Bueckers

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.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / September 22

How USA teammates Kahleah Copper, Paige Bueckers put on a show as rivals in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper and Paige Bueckers spent much of Monday night trading punches in a game that felt like it would come down to whichever star could make the last bucket.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

How Kahleah Copper’s game-winner vs Wings writes Mercury’s blueprint for 2027 turnaround

PHOENIX– An 87-86 win over the Dallas Wings on Monday night proved the Phoenix Mercury still have something to fight for. Even with the Mercury’s playoff hopes out the window for quite some time, one element remains: pride.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 22

Kahleah Copper's late flurry rallies Mercury over Wings

Kahleah Copper scored 31 points, including the deciding layup with 2.4 seconds to play, as the host Phoenix Mercury rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Dallas Wings 87-86 on Monday in the penultimate game of the regular season for both teams.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Final Injury Report for Wings-Mercury: Will Kahleah Copper, Alanna Smith Play?

The Phoenix Mercury are at home Monday night as they host the Dallas Wings in a Western Conference matchup. Phoenix enters Monday’s game with a 15-27 record after losing on the road to Dallas Saturday afternoon.

Shay Ciezki News / Field Level Media / September 18

Rookie Shay Ciezki sparks Mercury's rally past Fire

Undrafted rookie Shay Ciezki scored 15 of her career-best 22 points in the final 3:52 of the third quarter to help the Phoenix Mercury rally to a 94-91 road victory over the Portland Fire on Thursday night.

Shay Ciezki News / Burn City Sports / September 18

Shay Ciezki’s career night headlines Mercury’s comeback win vs. Fire

PORTLAND — Phoenix Mercury rookie Shay Ciezki saved her best for Thursday, turning in a career night to help the Mercury rally past the Portland Fire.

Kahleah Copper News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Is Kahleah Copper playing tonight? Mercury vs. Fire injury report

The 2026 WNBA season resumes on Thursday evening following the FIBA World Cup break, and the Phoenix Mercury visit the Portland Fire. All-Star guard Kahleah Copper was dealing with an ankle issue prior to the break, and she popped up on the Mercury’s injury report as questionable.

WNBA News / HerSportsNation / September 16

WNBA free agency: 4 teams that could provide Kelsey Plum with a fresh start

Kelsey Plum’s move to Phoenix hasn’t worked out, but for four teams, she could be the missing piece. The five-time WNBA All-Star is on her way to becoming a free agent again.

Kahleah Copper News / Burn City Sports / September 13

Flashes of ’24: Kahleah Copper, Team USA take down France for FIBA World Cup gold

BERLIN, GER. — In a rematch of the 2024 Olympics gold medal game, it was déjà vu as Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah Copper and Team USA defeated France, 97-79, for gold at the FIBA World Cup.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 13

WNBA Takes Notice of Kahleah Copper’s Tense Interaction with Former Iowa Star During Team USA’s Semifinal vs Spain

For three quarters, Spain had Team USA on the ropes, with the game tied at 58 entering the fourth. Then, with an appearance in the FIBA Women’s World Cup final on the line, one Kahleah Copper play stood out with the kind of physicality that reminded everyone why the US was still the team to beat.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / September 11

ESPN says the Phoenix Mercury can’t afford to waste another year

PHOENIX — The national perception of the Phoenix Mercury entering the offseason isn’t just that 2026 was a bad year, but that it could be a warning sign.

Kahleah Copper News / Burn City Sports / September 10

Mercury’s Kahleah Copper, Team USA roll into FIBA World Cup semi-finals

BERLIN, GER. — Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah Copper and Team USA are two wins away from another FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup championship after their 108-56 win over Hungary Thursday.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Kelsey Plum Makes Bold Angel Reese Choice Without Hesitation

Phoenix Mercury star Kelsey Plum didn’t take too long to answer which WNBA star can sell out an entire arena. However, while many would expect her to say Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who has been the most popular player in the league since arriving in 2024, Plum had a different answer.

Cathy Engelbert News / Burn City Sports / September 4

What Cathy Engelbert’s exit means for the Phoenix Mercury

NEW YORK — Cathy Engelbert’s decision to retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026 closes one of the most consequential chapters in the league’s history, and one the Phoenix Mercury have felt closely.

Kelsey Plum News / HITC / September 3

Angel Reese gives her take on A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum pulling out of Team USA squad

Team USA are having to make-do without A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum for the FIBA World Cup. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum both withdrew from the Team USA squad right before the tournament due to health issues.

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.

Kelsey Plum News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Coach Kara Lawson Reveals Team USA Has Already ‘Moved On’ From A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum

A few days before the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, Team USA suffered a major setback. Any coach would have had to reconsider their strategy if superstars like A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum had pulled out of the competition, but USABWNT head coach Kara Lawson seems unfazed.

Kelsey Plum News / HITC / September 2

‘We don’t have time’ – USABWNT coach’s ice-cold response to A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum’s exit goes viral

The US women’s basketball team for the 2026 FIBA World Cup will be without two familiar faces in A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum’s decision to sit out the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup has led to many doubting Team USA’s chances of winning the gold medal.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

USA Basketball announces unfortunate updates on A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum

Team USA will be flying to Berlin for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup without two of the biggest WNBA stars today. On Monday, USA Basketball

Has Plum played her last game for Mercury?

Mercury sink season-high 15 3-pointers in rout of Tempo

Wilson continues to top ESPN rankings amid dominant stretch

Dream's Angel Reese sets WNBA record in win over Lynx

Fever's Makayla Timpson says Caitlin Clark is WNBA's GOAT

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 30

Mercury sink season-high 15 3-pointers in rout of Tempo

Sami Whitcomb had season highs of 14 points and four 3-pointers and the Phoenix Mercury made a season-high 15 3-pointers in a 101-69 wire-to-wire victory over the visiting Toronto Tempo on Saturday.

DeWanna Bonner News / EssentiallySports / August 26

Sources Reveal How DeWanna Bonner’s $451,220 Phoenix Mercury Buyout Can Disappear As She Becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent

The Phoenix Mercury announced a rather unconventional move on Monday when they decided, by mutual consent, to part ways with veteran forward DeWanna Bonner.