en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Phoenix Mercury News https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/news The Mercury made a bold move by trading for Kelsey Plum that could quickly come back to bite them. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:13:22 GMT Elaine Blum https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57437302 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57437302 false false The Phoenix Mercury officially traded for Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday, hours before the end of the WNBA trade deadline. The move is the biggest splash of this cycle, but it fits what Phoenix is trying to do. Simultaneously, it fits Los Angeles and what has transpired this season. They lost […] The post appeared first on . Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:01:48 GMT Hayden Cilley https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57437271 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57437271 false false Kelsey Plum is reportedly on the move, with the Los Angeles Sparks sending her to Phoenix. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:34:30 GMT Callie Fin https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57437216 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57437216 true false PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury reportedly made one of the biggest moves ahead of the WNBA trade deadline Sunday. BREAKING: The Los Angeles Sparks are trading five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, sources tell me and @kendra__andrews. pic.twitter.com/0HvWAsrPGJ — Shams […] Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:25:11 GMT Wendy Lopez https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57437202 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57437202 false false With less than 24 hours before the WNBA trade deadline concludes, there is one connection surprising everyone: Kelsey Plum and the Phoenix Mercury. As reported by the New York Post’s Madeline Kenney, the Los Angeles Sparks have had conversations about sending their point guard to the Valley of the Sun. Adding more star power might […] The post appeared first on . Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:25:53 GMT Hayden Cilley https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57436820 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57436820 false false 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. However, Saturday’s game would’ve been a near-monumental step forward, but it was a regression. The 94-92 loss to […] The post appeared first on . Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:13:25 GMT Hayden Cilley https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57435068 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57435068 false false FINAL IN PHOENIX 🚨The Liberty hold off a late Mercury comeback to earn a 94-92 win! Sabrina Ionescu: 27 PTS | 10 AST | 7 REBHan Xu: Season-high 17 PTS (6-9 ... Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:38:22 GMT WNBA https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434840 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434840 false false 2026-08-01 DeWanna Bonner kept Phoenix in the game late into the fourth quarter, but the Mercury couldn't hold off the New York Liberty. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:35:59 GMT Jenna Ortiz https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434826 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434826 false false New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu postgame sideline interview the victory over the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action (part 1). 8/1/2026 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:04:04 GMT WBB Clips https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434612 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434612 false false New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu postgame sideline interview the victory over the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action (part 2). 8/1/2026 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:03:58 GMT WBB Clips https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434610 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434610 false false The Phoenix Mercury hosted the Golden State Valkyries on Aug. 1, 2026. Check out photos from the matchup. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:35:38 GMT @azcentral https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434409 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434409 false false Last 12.7 seconds of New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action. 8/1/2026 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:33:02 GMT WBB Clips https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434383 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434383 false false Last 1:38 of New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action. 8/1/2026 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:32:56 GMT WBB Clips https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434382 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434382 false false PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s three-game win streak came to an end Saturday afternoon, narrowly falling to the New York Liberty 94-92 and missing an opportunity to gain ground in the WNBA playoff race. The Mercury came off a 91-89 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night, carrying momentum out of the All-Star […] Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:04:53 GMT Wendy Lopez https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434182 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57434182 false false