The Mercury prevailed and ,79-71, in a hard-fought battle. Both teams experience swings of momentum throughout the game, which builds them a lead, but it seemed

All-Star Alyssa Thomas scored a career-high 29 points and took over down the stretch to help the Phoenix Mercury pull away for a 79-71 home win over the WNBA-best Minnesota Lynx

The WNBA is back on Thursday afternoon when the red-hot Minnesota Lynx (17–3) take on the struggling Los Angeles Sparks (6–13) at Crypto.com Arena.

When Cheryl Reeve came up for the first time to lock horns against the Phoenix Mercury this season, she made just one comment: "It's weird, being here in Phoenix," she said, reflecting on coaching against the team without its iconic star Diana Taurasi,

Thomas, traded to Phoenix during the offseason, has already electrified the X-Factor with a 15-point, 10-rebound, 15-assist triple-double, her 16th overall and first in a Mercury uniform. Fans at that game erupted when Bonner appeared courtside next to team brass, then again when the franchise confirmed her signing the following day.

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The Phoenix Mercury are waiving guard Kiana Williams, the team announced Thursday. Williams appeared in four games (3-1) for Phoenix this season, averaging 5.3 points on 60% shooting and 42.9% from long range. She added 1.3 rebounds and one assist per game.

WNBA Reacts to DeWanna Bonner’s Career Move After Being Released by Indiana Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Phoenix Mercury had a lot of roster turnover after the 2024 season, which was the final campaign for the WNBA's all-time leading scorer, Diana Taurasi.