PHNX Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury dropped a heartbreaker Thursday, falling 92-89 to the Indiana Fever. Phoenix led by double digits multiple times in the game, but it was the efforts of Kelsey Mitchell in a frenetic fourth quarter that led Indiana to the win. The Mercury were led by Alyssa Thomas, who finished with 22 points, six rebounds and seven assists on the night.   Mitchell led all scorers with 29 points...

The Phoenix Mercury’s win streak was snapped at three games when they fell to the Chicago Sky Tuesday. It was an uncharacteristic showing for Phoenix, which dished out nine turnovers while committing 20 turnovers.   As evidenced by the numbers, the Mercury could be much better, and they’ll have an opportunity to do so when they’re back in action Thursday. PHNX Mercury breaks down what they saw on...

The Phoenix Mercury made it a third straight win and this time the victim was the Seattle Storm. Nate Tibbetts was out with an illness (get well soon coach!), Lexi Held had a CAREER NIGHT, Kahleah Copper went off again, and Alyssa Thomas is BACK from suspension.   Gilbert McGregor is joined from the arena by Stephen Pridgeon-Garner to breakdown the win!   Join us for some Phoenix Mercury postgame...

The Phoenix Mercury may be turning a corner, ending their three-game road trip with two consecutive wins. After a gritty, shorthanded win over the Toronto Tempo, the Merc are back in the Valley for a three-game homestand that begins with a Thursday meeting with the Seattle Storm.   Today’s PHNX Mercury show recaps Saturday’s win by placing the spotlight on standout performers DeWanna Bonner, Valer...

The Phoenix Mercury survived an absolutely chaotic matchup with the Indiana Fever, beating Indiana 111-109 behind a clutch Kahleah Copper performance, another huge Alyssa Thomas night, a career game from Valériane Ayayi and a very fun Noémie Brochant breakout. We’ll talk through the win, the Fever drama and what actually mattered for Phoenix.   Welcome to PHNX Mercury, where we make it more fun to...

The Phoenix Mercury had this game exactly where they wanted it early, jumping out to a 19-6 start against the Indiana Fever. Then came the second quarter, the third-quarter collapse, six technical fouls, a Myisha Hines-Allen ejection and, well… sigh. Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas gave Phoenix decent minutes, but the Mercury couldn’t hold onto the early control in another frustrating loss. Erika...

The Phoenix Mercury finally got back in the win column, beating the Seattle Storm 93-73 for their fifth win of the season, and this one came with a little French flair. Valériane Ayayi and Noémie Brochant brought major energy for Phoenix, giving the Mercury the kind of spark, spacing and bench production they have desperately needed during a frustrating start to the year.   The PHNX Mercury crew b...

Kahleah Copper delivered a career night, but the Phoenix Mercury still could not close the deal.   Copper dropped 41 points and 10 rebounds as she and Kelsey Plum became the first opposing players in WNBA history to each score 40+ in the same game. But after a wild fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Sparks dominated overtime and handed Phoenix another brutal loss.   PHNX Mercury crew break down Kah’s...

The Phoenix Mercury suffered one of their most disappointing losses of the season, getting overwhelmed by Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings from start to finish.   Paige put on a clinic offensively while the Mercury never found consistent rhythm on either end of the floor, leading to another frustrating night for a team still searching for answers.   Join the PHNX Mercury crew as we break down w...

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The Phoenix Mercury finally got one.   After six straight losses, Phoenix escaped Seattle with a 72-68 win over the Storm in a game that was anything but pretty. Natasha Mack turned in one of her best performances of the season, the Mercury defended at a high level for most of the night, and Phoenix finally found a way to close out a game. We'll break down Mack's impact, the defensive effort, DeWa...

The Phoenix Mercury have now lost five straight games and sit at 2-7 after another loss to the New York Liberty. The frustrating part? Phoenix did a lot of things well enough to win. Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper each scored 15 points, the Mercury forced 17 turnovers, and held New York under 70 points deep into the fourth quarter. But poor shooting, a massive rebounding deficit, and another off...

The Phoenix Mercury had the Atlanta Dream on the ropes… until the fourth quarter completely flipped the game.   Phoenix led by as many as 15 and carried a lead into the final period before Atlanta caught fire late, escaping with a two-point win after shooting a ridiculous 71% from three in the fourth quarter.   Meghan Hall of USA Today joins the show to break down Atlanta’s late-game execution, wh...

The Phoenix Mercury dropped their second straight home game, falling to the Los Angeles Sparks and moving to 2–4 on the season, the worst six-game start of the Nate Tibbetts era.   Erika and Stephen break down what went wrong for Phoenix, why the offense still feels uneven, what the Sparks exposed, and how concerned the Mercury should be this early in the season. Plus, what needs to change before...

The Phoenix Mercury handed the previously undefeated Chicago Sky their first loss of the season, but the biggest story might be Jovana Nogic continuing to look like one of the steals of the entire WNBA season.   Erika, Stephen and Gil breaks down Phoenix’s biggest win so far, why the Mercury are beginning to establish a real identity, and how Nogic has already made WNBA history as the league’s hig...

The Phoenix Mercury are just 1-2 to start the season, but the bigger story might be that this roster STILL hasn’t fully come together yet.   After Fiba delays kept her out to begin the year, Valériane Ayayi finally made her Mercury debut and Phoenix immediately threw her into the starting lineup. So what does that tell us about how the Mercury envision this team long term?   We break down Ayayi’s...

The Phoenix Mercury are 1-1 to open the season, but the context around that start matters. The Mercury open the year with the second-hardest opening schedule in the WNBA, including the team’s only back-to-back of the entire season, and still showed flashes of what this group can become.   Erika, Stephen and Girl break down the Mercury’s ugly first half against the Valkyries, the second-half comeba...

The Phoenix Mercury walked into Vegas as 9.5-point underdogs on the Las Vegas Aces’ ring night… and completely stole the show. Jovana Nogic announced herself in a BIG way with a brilliant Mercury debut, Alyssa Thomas controlled the game like only she can, and Phoenix flat-out outworked the defending champs from the opening tip. The Mercury finished with 22 assists on 37 made field goals, Natasha M...

The Mercury just went to the WNBA Finals, returned two thirds of the core of that group, and somehow STILL feel like an afterthought in a lot of national conversations heading into 2026.   Phoenix already showed flashes during preseason play, but the biggest thing people continue to underestimate is the impact Alyssa Thomas has on winning. And when you pair that with continuing to pressure defense...

The Phoenix Mercury closed preseason 2-0 after handling the Japan National Team 86-60, and the early signs are hard to ignore. Kahleah Copper led the way with 17 points, Alyssa Thomas stuffed the stat sheet with 8 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds, while Phoenix piled up 22 assists and controlled the glass 43-27. We break down the biggest takeaways from another sharp performance, what this team is...

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The Phoenix Mercury are trying to run it back after a trip to the 2025 WNBA Finals, but they’ll be doing it without Satou Sabally, who left in free agency for New York. So now what? On today’s PHNX Mercury show, we’re breaking down all of Phoenix’s offseason moves, from bringing back Alyssa Thomas, Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner and Sami Whitcomb to adding more depth and taking another swing overs...

Welcome back to the PHNX Mercury Podcast! The transformative new CBA has officially been ratified, and we’re breaking down exactly what it means for the Phoenix Mercury as the new season approaches. With the expansion draft just one week away and the rookie draft two weeks out, there is a lot to unpack. Erika, Stephen, and new to the Mercury Podcast, Gil, are here to get you caught up on everythin...

JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4 A WNBA Finals sweep can’t overshadow a season of revival. The Phoenix Mercury’s first year of the rebuild delivered playoff magic, MVP-caliber play from Alyssa Thomas, a full-circle return for Satou Sabally, and relentless leadership from Kahleah Copper. We close the year with perspective, pride, and a glimpse at what’s next for the Valley’s...

JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4 The Las Vegas Aces complete the sweep and end the Phoenix Mercury’s incredible 2025 season. Despite a historic run led by Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper, the Merc couldn’t extend the Finals as Vegas flexed their championship dominance one last time. Erika, Stephen and Kevin break down how it all unraveled — what went wrong,...