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Mercury GM reveals Satou Sabally replacement after departure for Liberty

Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:05pm

For the first time since the newly ratified CBA, Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren addressed reporters in a Zoom meeting on Wednesday for a debrief. From Satou Sabally leaving the Mercury to re-signing DeWanna Bonner, there were a myriad of questions. After Phoenix didn’t apply the core extension to Sabally, it felt like a […] The post Mercury GM reveals Satou Sabally replacement after departure for Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Alyssa Thomas returning to Mercury in free agency after WNBA Finals loss

Apr 12, 2026 @ 5:30pm

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The Phoenix Mercury found a lot of success last season, and it was due to some of the top players on the team. Alyssa Thomas is one of those players, and it was recently announced that she is returning to the team, according to the team. “Alyssa is a generational player, natural leader and one […] The post Alyssa Thomas returning to Mercury in free agency after WNBA Finals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Alyssa Thomas expected to return to Mercury after MVP caliber season

Apr 10, 2026 @ 1:45pm

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The first domino for the Phoenix Mercury in free agency happened on Friday, as MVP frontrunner Alyssa Thomas is expected to re-sign, according to Sean Hurd of ESPN. This comes after Satou Sabally announced she was departing the team and heading for unrestricted free agency. Nonetheless, the franchise could get its top player back. Now, […] The post Alyssa Thomas expected to return to Mercury after MVP caliber season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

3 players the Mercury must sign in WNBA free agency

Apr 9, 2026 @ 8:35pm

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The 2026 WNBA free agency is off to a crazy start. In quite possibly the most unpredictable offseason in history, the Phoenix Mercury have their hands full. However, there are three players they have to target for them to head back to the WNBA Finals and hopefully secure the franchise’s fourth championship. Alanna Smith to […] The post 3 players the Mercury must sign in WNBA free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

WNBA Sends Brittney Griner Message Amid Free Agency

Apr 9, 2026 @ 8:02am

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WNBA star Brittney Griner enters free agency as one of the biggest names on the market. The veteran center ended her eleven-year run with the Phoenix Mercury in 2025 and signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream. However, her production dipped with her new team, averaging career lows. The ...

Mercury’s Satou Sabally bids farewell to her time in Phoenix

Apr 8, 2026 @ 2:10pm

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One season ago, the Phoenix Mercury traded for Satou Sabally. But her time in the Valley of the Sun is coming to an end. She posted on her personal Instagram account this response: “My best year yet. Thank you, Phoenix.” The news comes as a bit of a surprise, but not entirely so. The Mercury […] The post Mercury’s Satou Sabally bids farewell to her time in Phoenix appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Mercury

Apr 7, 2026 @ 11:17pm

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Despite losing Diana Taurasi to retirement and Brittney Griner to the Atlanta Dream in free agency, the Phoenix Mercury surprised the league after making an inspired run to the WNBA Finals. With Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Sami Whitcomb leading the charge, the Mercury showed that they were far from being […] The post Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mercury’s 2026 WNBA season outlook after historic CBA negotiations

Mar 24, 2026 @ 1:07pm

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Six months prior, Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren braced himself for an offseason of uncertainty due to the looming WNBA, CBA agreement. 24 hours before, Phoenix was in the WNBA Finals, and eventually swept by the Las Vegas Aces. Still, the trio of Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, and Satou Sabally all showed major promise […] The post Mercury’s 2026 WNBA season outlook after historic CBA negotiations appeared first on ClutchPoints.