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Alyssa Thomas News / Burn City Sports / August 7

Sun honor Alyssa Thomas’ legacy, impact she still carries in Phoenix

UNCASVILLE — The toughness, competitiveness, and grit Alyssa Thomas brought to Phoenix were forged over 11 years with the Connecticut Sun, and on Friday, she was honored for the legacy she left.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / August 7

Phoenix Mercury standouts that will play for Team USA in FIBA World Cup

PHOENIX — With the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup approaching, the Phoenix Mercury will have two players represent Team USA, while their head coach also serves as a national assistant coach on the sidelines.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 6

Mercury looking to fuel playoff drive at Sun's expense

The Phoenix Mercury, with new star guard Kelsey Plum, have a lot of work to do if they are going to make the WNBA playoffs, and they will looking to power their Friday night against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.

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Kelsey Plum News / HerSportsNation / August 6

Who Won the Kelsey Plum Trade?

Trading the franchise player mid-season isn’t really the WNBA norm. But standing on the edges of it are the Los Angeles Sparks and the Phoenix Mercury involving Kelsey Plum.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Watch: Kelsey Plum accidentally hugs opposing coach while hustling for the ball

Phoenix Mercury star Kelsey Plum and Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko shared an accidental hug before Wednesday’s game ended. With just under eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of the contest at Gateway Center in College Park, Ga., Plum sprinted down the floor and along the sideline looking to catch a pass.

Phoenix Mercury News / HerSportsNation / August 5

'Kid in a Candy Store': Mercury HC Reveals Kahleah Copper’s Reaction to Kelsey Plum

The WNBA world was sent into a frenzy when the Phoenix Mercury traded for Kelsey Plum hours before the deadline, and it might have sent Kahleah Copper into one as well.

Kelsey Plum News / Burn City Sports / August 4

Kelsey Plum wasted no time winning over Phoenix Mercury fans

CHICAGO — Phoenix Mercury fans didn’t have to wait long to see why Kelsey Plum’s addition created so much excitement. In her Mercury debut against the

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Phoenix's DeWanna Bonner Passes Diana Taurasi to Make WNBA History

DeWanna Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury are coming off a 106-100 win over the Chicago Sky on Monday, bringing their record to 12-19. Forward Alyssa Thomas led the way for Phoenix, posting game highs with 38 minutes played, 15 rebounds and 12 assists.

Kelsey Plum News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Kelsey Plum Has Heartfelt Reaction to Phoenix Mercury's Welcome

Kelsey Plum expected to be back on the floor for the Los Angeles Sparks after recovering from injury. Instead, the former WNBA champion found herself making her debut for a new team less than 48 hours after the trade deadline.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Diana Taurasi Sent Text Message to Kelsey Plum Before Phoenix Mercury Debut

The Phoenix Mercury acquired Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks before Sunday's WNBA trade deadline. Phoenix sent guard Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick to L.A.

Kelsey Plum News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 4

Kelsey Plum’s Mercury Debut Was Everything Phoenix Could Have Hoped For

The Phoenix Mercury was the only team that made a big splash at the trade deadline, sending Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Sparks for Kelsey Plum.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / August 4

Kelsey Plum’s debut, Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double highlight Phoenix’s win vs. Sky

CHICAGO — All-Star Kelsey Plum made her much-anticipated Phoenix Mercury debut and Alyssa Thomas secured her second triple-double of the season on Monday night, as the club took a 106-101 win over the Chicago Sky.

Kelsey Plum News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 3

Mercury GM explains urgency behind huge Kelsey Plum trade

The Kelsey Plum and Phoenix Mercury saga is just beginning, but this is interesting territory for general manager Nick U’Ren. He understands that Plum intends to explore free agency at the end of the season.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 3

Mercury’s Kahleah Copper can’t hold back excitement after Kelsey Plum trade

Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum are on the same team once again. The Phoenix Mercury traded for Plum hours before the WNBA trade deadline closed, and it sent the WNBA world into a frenzy.

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Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 3

Mercury signs former TCU standout to rest-of-season contract

The Phoenix Mercury have made another notable move with 14 games remaining, re-signing rookie forward Marta Suarez to a rest-of-season contract. She has averaged 4.0 points on 50.0% shooting and 1.4 rebounds in 9.5 minutes of play.

Kelsey Plum News / Fadeaway World / August 3

Mercury Acquires Kelsey Plum At The Deadline, But May Still Lose Her

In a rather head-scratching move in the early hours of Sunday morning, the Los Angeles Sparks traded Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury. Given that this is only the fourth time in WNBA history that an All-Star has been traded in the middle of the season, fans are forced to ask: Will Kelsey Plum LEAVE the Mercury?

Kelsey Plum News / Burn City Sports / August 3

Former Mercury player weighs in on Kelsey Plum trade to Phoenix

PHOENIX — Buzz over the Phoenix Mercury’s blockbuster Kelsey Plum trade continues to dominate the conversation around the league, with one former player giving her perspective on the move.

Kelsey Plum News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 2

Mercury’s Kelsey Plum Trade Only Makes Sense With 1 Major Hope

The Phoenix Mercury and Los Angeles Sparks finalized a blockbuster trade on Saturday night (or Sunday morning) when the Sparks sent star guard Kelsey Plum to the Mercury in exchange for guard Monique Akoa Makani, a first-round pick in the 2027 WNBA Draft, and a second-round pick in the 2028 WNBA Draft.

Kelsey Plum News / Burn City Sports / August 2

Phoenix Mercury swing big, acquire All-Star Kelsey Plum before trade deadline

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury reportedly made one of the biggest moves ahead of the WNBA trade deadline Sunday. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and

Kahleah Copper News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 1

Kahleah Copper feels ‘weight’ of Mercury losses amid potential playoff push

PHOENIX– The more losses the Phoenix Mercury have during the second half of the season, the closer they get to the end of their playoff push. Both head coach Nate Tibbetts and All-Star Kahleah Copper understand it.

DeWanna Bonner News / Field Level Media / July 19

DeWanna Bonner helps Mercury halt losing streak, avenge loss to Sun

DeWanna Bonner scored a game-high 21 points and the host Phoenix Mercury ended a five-game losing streak with a 72-63 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.