Phoenix Mercury stars Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper speak out on WNBA’s handling of discrimination
PHOENIX – Mercury stars Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper made their voices heard on the spark in racial and sexual discrimination in the WNBA following a threatening email sent to Connecticut Sun wing DiJonai Carrington.
‘Let’s do it again’: Phoenix Mercury aim to channel 2014 championship spirit for another title
PHOENIX – Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner are the only threads connecting the Mercury to their last WNBA championship team. During a ceremony to celebrate that 2014 title, Taurasi told fans, “Let’s do it again.”
Year of change: From last place to playoff berth, Phoenix Mercury return to winning ways
PHOENIX – After a tumultuous 2023 season, the Mercury have clinched a playoff berth for the 11th time in 12 years, thanks to an offseason roster overhaul, a new coach and veteran leadership.
Risk and reward: Sportsbooks cash in on rise of women’s sports betting, but at what cost?
PHOENIX – Sportsbooks are reporting an increase in betting on women’s basketball, but experts warn of potential increases in addiction.
Golden goal: Mercury players, Team USA pack lessons from WNBA All-Star weekend for Paris Olympics
PHOENIX – Phoenix Mercury teammates Kahleah Copper and Diana Taurasi emphasize the importance of building team chemistry as they prepare with Team USA for the upcoming Olympics, following lessons learned from Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game.
‘Philly Special’: Natasha Cloud and Kahleah Copper’s hometown grit reshaping Phoenix Mercury’s culture
PHOENIX – Philadelphia natives Natasha Cloud and Kahleah Copper are transforming the Phoenix Mercury with their resilient play and shared hometown bond.
‘It’s a lot’: Phoenix Mercury battle mental challenges to endure grueling compressed schedule
PHOENIX – Nate Tibbetts and his players discuss the mental toll that playing on a compressed schedule presents. The team stresses unity to persevere through the demanding juncture in the season.
From North Philly to Paris: Kahleah Copper’s road to 2024 Olympics a journey of tears, setbacks and success
PHOENIX – Mercury guard Kahleah Copper was selected to the Olympic roster for the first time. The trials she endured leading up to receiving the call makes her appreciate this achievement much more.
Despite first home loss, Phoenix Mercury remain confident as they embark on road trip
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury suffered their first home loss of the season to the Dallas Wings, but they move forward expectantly and encouraged entering their first extended road trip of the season.
Phoenix Mercury rolling to start 2024 WNBA season in Brittney Griner’s absence
PHOENIX – Despite Brittney Griner’s absence, the Phoenix Mercury are surprising fans with their performance behind Kahleah Copper’s prolific scoring for the team.
WNBA Draft Day arrives, but Phoenix Mercury’s splash already made in Kahleah Copper trade
PHOENIX – The WNBA is generating excitement for the 2024 Draft, but the Phoenix Mercury will not participate much in it after trading the No. 3 pick for Kahleah Copper.
Phoenix Mercury unveil new headquarters, practice facility renderings
PHOENIX – Mat Ishbia sets a new standard for WNBA investment with the reveal of new Phoenix Suns and Mercury team headquarters and renderings of a state-of-the-art practice facility for the Mercury.
