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Kelsey Plum leads Mercury scorers in 1st start, Phoenix falls to Dream

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Kelsey Plum makes immediate impact in Mercury debut, win

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Mercury’s new Big 3 with Kelsey Plum must click right away

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 13: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks talks with Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury after the game at Mortgage Matchup Center on June 13, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Aryanna Frank/Getty Images)

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Mercury land Kelsey Plum in blockbuster trade with Sparks

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Mercury’s Kahleah Copper plays in 5th career WNBA All-Star Game

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Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah Copper named 2026 WNBA All-Star injury replacement

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ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jul 22, 2026
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The Mercury (10-18) won their second straight after a five-game losing streak.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jul 19, 2026
DeWanna Bonner scores season-high 21 points as Mercury beat Sun to snap 5-game skid

The Mercury scored 22 points off the Sun's season-high 21 turnovers in the win on Sunday.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jul 17, 2026
Mercury unable to overcome rough 2nd quarter in loss vs. Sun

Kahleah Copper's 21 points were not enough as the Mercury dropped their fifth straight game on Friday.
DOUGLAS SANTO | Jul 13, 2026
Mercury run out of steam against Lynx for 4th straight loss

Despite double digits from four of their five starters, the Phoenix Mercury couldn't outlast the Minnesota Lynx Monday night.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jul 11, 2026
Phoenix Mercury crushed by Aces in historic blowout

Las Vegas led by 54 points over the Mercury in the fourth quarter before matching the third-largest win in league history.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jul 9, 2026
Mercury lose tight, high-scoring affair vs. Caitlin Clark-less Fever in Phoenix

With Caitlin Clark sidelined for a back injury, the Mercury were unable to out-duel the Fever in a high-octane game which Indiana won 92-89 on Thursday.
ARIZONA SPORTS | Jul 8, 2026
Caitlin Clark to miss only Phoenix trip this season; out for Fever vs. Mercury

Caitlin Clark will miss the Indiana Fever's game vs. the Phoenix Mercury due to a back injury. Clark has not played in Phoenix since 2024.
ARIZONA SPORTS | Jul 7, 2026
Mercury lose to Sky despite 25 points for Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner’s milestone

Phoenix had won four of its last five games, but turnovers were a killer in the Mercury's Wednesday loss to the Sky.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jul 3, 2026
Kahleah Copper scores 23 points in the 1st half as Mercury beat Storm for 3rd straight win

Kahleah Copper scored 23 of her 30 points in the first half, and Valeriane Ayayi added 18 points in the win.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 30, 2026
Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas received death threats, online abuse after Caitlin Clark incident

Following Alyssa Thomas' one-game suspension for making contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark's throat, the Mercury's star is now receiving online threats.
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TYLER DRAKE | Jun 29, 2026
Mercury’s Jovana Nogić to miss rest of season for personal reasons

Mercury guard Jovana Nogić appeared in 16 games this season. She averaged 10.4 points on 42% shooting and 42.1% from 3-point land.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 27, 2026
Shorthanded Mercury earn win over Tempo for second straight victory

Kahleah Copper and Valeriane Ayayi led the Phoenix Mercury to their seventh win of the season and their second straight victory.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 25, 2026
WNBA suspends Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark’s throat

Alyssa Thomas will serve her one-game suspension on Saturday when the Phoenix Mercury visit the Toronto Tempo.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 24, 2026
Kahleah Copper scores 28, Caitlin Clark leaves with injury as Mercury defeat Fever

The Phoenix Mercury beat Indiana on Wednesday night after Fever star Caitlin Clark left with a back injury.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 22, 2026
Mercury squander early lead in Fever loss, Alyssa Thomas makes WNBA history with 500th assist

Alyssa Thomas made WNBA history on Monday, but it was overshadowed by the Phoenix Mercury's 86-77 loss to the Indiana Fever.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 20, 2026
Valeriane Ayayi leads Mercury to win over Storm to snap 4-game skid

Valeriane Ayayi had a season-high 18 points, and Kahleah Copper added 17 in the win.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 17, 2026
Mercury overmatched by A’ja Wilson in loss vs. Aces

The reigning WNBA MVP dominated as she scored 33 points against the Mercury in WNBA Commissioner's Cup action on Wednesday.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 13, 2026
Kahleah Copper’s 41-point game isn’t enough as Mercury fall to Sparks in OT

The Phoenix Mercury have now lost three straight games and nine of their last 11 contests.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 11, 2026
Mercury overmatched by a dominant Paige Bueckers performance

Paige Bueckers scored 24 points in the first half on 11-of-14 shooting against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jun 9, 2026
Mercury comeback falls short vs. Valkyries, Alyssa Thomas scores 22 in return

The Phoenix Mercury lost to Golden State after they had won two straight following a six-game skid.
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AP | Jun 5, 2026
DeWanna Bonner lifts Mercury to win over Fire without Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper

The Mercury kept their nose in front of the Fire to achieve back-to-back wins, as Phoenix was without starters Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper for the first time this season.
AP | Jun 3, 2026
Mercury snap losing skid vs. Storm, Natasha Mack scores career-high 16 points

Natasha Mack scored a career-high 16 points without a miss and Kahleah Copper climbed the Mercury franchise points list in a win over the Storm on Wednesday.
AP | Jun 1, 2026
Mercury defense falls by wayside vs. Lynx, lose 6th straight to hit bottom of Western Conference

The Minnesota Lynx eased past the Mercury 111-77 on Monday night, as Phoenix allowed a historic first-half point total amidst their losing skid.
TYLER DRAKE | Jun 1, 2026
Phoenix Mercury bringing back guard Lexi Held

Before playing for Toronto, Lexi Held signed on with the Mercury during training camp 2025. She averaged 5.3 points on 37.8% shooting.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | May 29, 2026
Pauline Astier sparks Liberty surge for New York’s 2nd win over Mercury in 3 days

The Mercury were in striking distance at various points, but couldn't overcome New York as the Liberty beat Phoenix for the second time in three days.