Franchise At A Glance
CHAMPIONSHIPS
3 (2007, 2009, 2014)
WNBA Finals (1998, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2021)
CURRENT RECORD
16-28 (.364)
FRANCHISE HISTORY
An original charter franchise from the inaugural 1997 season, the Mercury have remained in Phoenix throughout their history, winning three WNBA titles (2007, 2009, 2014) across five Finals appearances.
FRANCHISE LEGENDS
Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Cappie Pondexter, Penny Taylor
Current Depth Chart
Centers
Natasha Mack
Bench: Kyara Linskens
Roster & Cap Breakdown
2026 Salary Cap: $7.00M
Kahleah Copper
G • Free Agent Signing
$1,200,000
Alyssa Thomas
F • Free Agent Signing
$1,200,000
Kelsey Plum
G • Contract Extension
$999,999
Sami Whitcomb
G • Free Agent Signing
$735,000
Natasha Mack
F • Contract Extension
$303,600
Kyara Linskens
C • Free Agent Signing
$277,500
Noemie Brochant
F • Undrafted Free Agent
$270,000
Draft History & Analysis
2027 WNBA Draft
Grade: TBD
Outstanding Trades
INCOMING: None
OUTGOING: 2027 first-round pick, 2028 second-round pick from the trade that included Monique Akoa Makani to Los Angeles for Kelsey Plum.
Instant Analysis: Pending 2027 WNBA Draft.
One-Month Check-In: Pending
End-of-Season Review: Pending
Three-Year Check-In: Pending
Outstanding Trades
INCOMING: No. 16: Acquired from the Dallas Wings as part of the 4-team blockbuster trade involving Sophie Cunningham and Natasha Cloud to land Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally. No. 41: Acquired from the Dallas Wings in a 2025 mid-season trade. Mercury sent veteran backup Sug Sutton to Dallas.
OUTGOING: No. 12: Traded to the Chicago Sky as the final piece of the blockbuster deal that brought in Kahleah Copper. Chicago eventually sent this pick to Connecticut as part of the Marina Mabrey trade. No. 27: Also sent to the Chicago Sky in the Kahleah Copper trade. While the Sky have various swap rights, this pick represents the “tail end” of the Copper deal’s compensation. No. 42: Traded to the Atlanta Dream in which Phoenix sent the pick along with Brittney Griner (sign-and-trade) to open up the cap space needed to sign Alyssa Thomas.
Round 2: 16th
5-11 | G Ines Pitarch-Granel
Round 3: 41st
5-10 | G Eszter Ratkai
Instant Analysis: The Mercury pivoted to an all-international class, drafting French forward Ines Pitarch-Granel and Hungarian guard Eszter Ratkai. Pitarch-Granel provides reliable perimeter spacing as a 6’0” shooter, while Ratkai adds high-IQ playmaking and transition vision.
One-Month Check-In: With a veteran-laden rotation focused on immediate title contention, both Ines Pitarch-Granel and Eszter Ratkai remain overseas as draft-and-stash prospects, allowing the Mercury to retain their long-term rights while preserving roster flexibility.
Read the Rookie Report: 1 Month Check-In >
End-of-Season Review: 2026 WNBA Rookies: The Final Verdict
Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2029?
2025 WNBA Draft
Grade: None
Outstanding Trades
INCOMING: None
OUTGOING: No. 12: The Phoenix Mercury traded this pick as part of the trade that brought in Alyssa Thomas. No. 7: The Phoenix Mercury traded the rights to Leonie Fiebich, the Chicago Sky’s 2024 second-round pick, and granted the New York Liberty the option to swap first-round picks in 2025 for Michaela Onyenwere and the Liberty’s unprotected 2024 first-round pick. No. 20: The Phoenix Mercury traded their 2025 second-round pick to the Chicago Sky as part of the trade for Kahleah Copper. No. 33: The Phoenix Mercury traded Sug Sutton and a 2025 third-round pick to the Washington Mystics in exchange for the rights to Klara Lundquist.
Instant Analysis: None.
One-Month Check-In: Despite having no draft picks, Phoenix added six rookies through camp. Lexi Held, Kitija Laksa, Kathryn Westbeld, and Monique Akoa Makani have all made early contributions. Their play has helped the Mercury stay competitive through injuries.
Read the Rookie Report: 1 Month Check-In >
End-of-Season Review: 2026 WNBA Rookies: The Final Verdict
Three-Year Check-In: None
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