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Mercury waive seven players, including both 2024 WNBA Draft picks

With the roster cuts expected before Monday’s deadline, the Phoenix Mercury have waived seven players as they try to figure out what the team will look like come the start of the 2024 WNBA season.

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Watch: Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts identifies positives, things needed to be worked on after loss to Sparks

Alongside his daughter Jordyn, Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts shared his thoughts on how his team was neck-and-neck with the Los Angeles Sparks

Kahleah Copper News / Burn City Sports / 15 hours ago

Watch: Kahleah Copper, Kiki Herbert Harrigan sum up Mercury’s preseason loss to Sparks

The Phoenix Mercury fell 98-85 to the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night, going 0-2 in preseason. Mercury guard Kahleah Copper led the team in points with 16 while Kiki Hebert Harrigan had nine, including going a perfect 3-for-3 from three, in the defeat.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / May 10

Azurá Stevens, Julie Allemand to miss Sparks vs. Mercury

The Los Angeles Sparks are set to take on the Phoenix Mercury in preseason, and two players are out with injuries heading into the game. OUT – F Azurá Stevens (left arm) OUT – G Julie Allemand (right ankle) Both Stevens and Allemand did not play in the Sparks’ 84-79 victory over the Seattle Storm last Saturday.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 10

Mercury excited for Kahleah Copper, Natasha Cloud to help the team rebound after disappointing 2023 season

Following last season in which they finished 9-31, there were going to be major changes to the Phoenix Mercury going into 2024. When team owner Mat Ishbia

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / 9 hours ago

Brittney Griner out, three other Mercury’s game statuses revealed vs. Sparks

The Phoenix Mercury will look to finish the preseason on a high note as they face the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night, but they may be without four players.

Brittney Griner News / Burn City Sports / May 9

Watch: Brittney Griner ready to put 2023 behind her, focused on Mercury

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner went through adversity during 2023 with her being imprisoned in Russia, but she claimed at media day that she only wants to look forward to the future and not reminisce of what happened in the past.

Diana Taurasi News / Burn City Sports / May 9

Watch: Diana Taurasi ecstatic for 20th season in WNBA, has ambitious goals

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi is gearing up for her 20th WNBA season in the Valley and spoke about being excited to have a competitive team around her, has high hopes that the team can be special, working with new head coach Nate Tibbetts and more at Mercury media day.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 8

Mercury SG Christyn Williams weighs in on chartered flights to be funded by WNBA

After WNBA teams have encountered obstacles when traveling for years, chartered flights are set to be funded by the league and the Phoenix Mercury can’t wait for when the time comes.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / May 8

Mercury fall in preseason opener, crushed 85-59 by the Storm

Jewell Loyd scored 18 points and Nneka Ogwumike added 15 as the Seattle Storm cruised to an 85-59 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night. Kiana Williams and former Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith both netted nine for the Storm.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / May 7

Mercury G Rebecca Allen out for first preseason game vs. Storm

Before the first tip of tonight’s preseason matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Seattle Storm, the injury report has come in and one player from each team will be out.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 7

Mercury will reveal revamped Ring of Honor at home opener

To honor some of the greatest players and staff who were been integral parts of Phoenix Mercury history, the team will forever enshrine their names and remember their accomplishments with a “reimagined” Ring of Honor.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 6

Sug Sutton determined to help Mercury win, taking defense ‘to another level’

The Phoenix Mercury are set to begin their preseason slate in almost 24 hours from now, and players will be fighting for their spots on the roster before opening night of the 2024 regular season.

Phoenix Mercury News / FanNation Kicks / May 4

Sabrina Ionescu Gives Exciting Update On Her Nike Sneaker Line

Women's basketball has reached unprecedented levels of popularity and excitement over the past year. Not only are the lady hoopers stealing the spotlight in the sports world, but they are also beginning to dominate the sneaker industry.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 3

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham ready for ‘winning culture’

Sophie Cunningham is entering her sixth season in the WNBA after being drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in 2019. The Missouri native started just over 24% of games through her first three seasons before taking off in 2022, where she averaged 12.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game on incredible 45/40/88 shooting splits.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 3

Mercury’s Christyn Williams pumped to play after missing 2 years with serious knee injury

The Phoenix Mercury’s season is just around the corner, but one player on the team is glad to just return to basketball after a catastrophic injury in 2022.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 3

Natasha Cloud prepared for new journey of her career with Mercury

In the offseason, Natasha Cloud was a free agent and after searching for a new home, she ended up signing with the Phoenix Mercury. The do-it-all guard is bringing her elite playmaking and defensive skillset to the Valley, something that will create a new dynamic in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury News / Hardwood Heroics / May 2

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Gets Emotional Recalling Russia Imprisonment

A few years ago, Brittney Griner made headlines when she found herself captive in Russia due to having vape cartridges with her there. Now, the WNBA player recently opened up about her harrowing experience as a prisoner in the said country.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 2

Jaz Shelley, Rebecca Allen grateful for opportunity with Mercury, being teammates

The Phoenix Mercury had a star-studded roster featuring Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper, but now they also have a trio of Australians as well.

Diana Taurasi News / Burn City Sports / May 2

Mercury star Diana Taurasi 'really excited' about 20th WNBA season, team's new additions

Entering her 20th season in the WNBA, Diana Taurasi is excited to be back with the Phoenix Mercury as they concluded training camp in San Diego today. Showcasing her love for basketball every time she steps foot on the court means so much to her and her burning passion will reach two decades professionally.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 2

Mercury HC Nate Tibbetts ready to go for his first season in WNBA

The Phoenix Mercury are wrapping up the final day of training camp in San Diego before they head home to Arizona, and the buzz around the start of the 2024 WNBA season keeps growing.

Phoenix Mercury News / 5 GOATs / May 2

Brittney Griner contemplated suicide while imprisoned in Russia

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner revealed that she thought about suicide while she was in Russian jail back in 2022. She talked about her experience with Robin Roberts in an hourlong interview that aired on ABC Wednesday night.

Brittney Griner News / Field Level Media / May 2

Brittney Griner thought about suicide while detained in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner revealed Wednesday that she contemplated suicide while jailed in Russia after her arrest on drug charges in 2022. Griner, whose memoir "Coming Home" is scheduled to be released Tuesday, discussed the ordeal with ABC's Robin Roberts on "20/20" during an hourlong interview.

Phoenix Mercury News / Yardbarker / May 1

Brittney Griner opens up on arrest, imprisonment in Russia

Phoenix Mercury star center Brittney Griner is opening up about what she calls her "mental lapse" that led to her near-10-month imprisonment in Russia in 2022.