en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Phoenix Mercury News https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/news BERLIN, GER. — Phoenix Mercury’s Kahleah Copper and Team USA are two wins away from another FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup championship after their 108-56 win over Hungary Thursday. Make it 11 straight #FIBAWWC semifinal appearances for the 🇺🇸 #USABWNT! pic.twitter.com/dgC0DRerFl — USA Basketball (@usabasketball) September 10, 2026 The United States overwhelmed its opponents, keeping […] Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:42:15 GMT Wendy Lopez https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57885680 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57885680 false false The latest sports news and updates happening around Arizona. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:03:41 GMT Jenna Ortiz https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57877886 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57877886 false false One of the biggest questions heading into the offseason for the Phoenix Mercury is whether or not the Kelsey Plum trade was worth the risk. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:30:16 GMT Jenna Ortiz https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57826730 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57826730 false false NEW YORK — Cathy Engelbert’s decision to retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026 closes one of the most consequential chapters in the league’s history, and one the Phoenix Mercury have felt closely. BREAKING: WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will be retiring at the end of the calendar year, sources tell ESPN. — Alexa […] Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:26:52 GMT Wendy Lopez https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57820750 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57820750 false false Cathy Engelbert is stepping down after serving as the WNBA commissioner since May 2019. Here's what to know. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:36:07 GMT Dana Scott https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57819526 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57819526 false false The roster that will defend the United States' dominant run of four consecutive FIBA Women's World Cup victories has a fresh look. How was the roster chosen? Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:42:13 GMT Callie Fin https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57811501 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57811501 true false Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese inquiring about the Tabasco sauce in Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper’s duffel bag. 9/2/2026 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:59:52 GMT WBB Clips https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57810981 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57810981 false false Caitlin Clark, Diana Taurasi and Paige Bueckers headline Panini’s new WNBA release, including a card honoring Taurasi’s No. 3 retirement. The post appeared first on . Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:35:02 GMT Erik C. Anderson https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57809929 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57809929 false false The German suffered her second concussion in 10 months in June, and has been sidelined ever since Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:34:35 GMT Jack Maloney https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57808315 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57808315 false false Team USA is going to be without reigning four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, who withdrew from the roster earlier this week due to health reasons.Wilson was not the only player to withdraw from Team USA’s FIBA World Cup roster. Her former Las Vegas Aces teammate and current Phoenix Mercury guard Kelsey Plum will be unable […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:01:26 GMT Juan Paolo David https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57805788 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57805788 false false LAS VEGAS — Former Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown spent the summer waiting for another WNBA opportunity. When it finally came, it brought her back to a team that ended her previous season. Brown spoke for the first time since signing with the Las Vegas Aces, returning to the league after agreeing to a contract […] Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:52:13 GMT Wendy Lopez https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57803165 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57803165 false false PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will be split across two continents over the next two weeks, with three players chasing a gold medal for their countries while the rest of the roster uses the league’s break to reset and prepare for what comes next. The FIBA World Cup starts this Friday in Berlin, Germany, with […] Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:48:29 GMT Wendy Lopez https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57798644 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57798644 false false The latest news and updates happening around Arizona. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:41:06 GMT Jenna Ortiz https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57797763 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57797763 false false Plus, an update on team chemistry and which Mercury players will be in Berlin for the FIBA World Cup The post appeared first on . Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:06:15 GMT Dylan Kane https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57789135 https://sportspyder.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/articles/57789135 false false