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Suns owner Mat Ishbia says mortgage company woes will have no effect on basketball - Newsday

Suns owner Mat Ishbia says mortgage company woes will have no effect on basketball Newsday

NEWSGoogle News · PHX·3d

What Mercury must address this offseason after 2026 disappointment - Yahoo Sports

What Mercury must address this offseason after 2026 disappointment Yahoo Sports

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Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas on WNBA push against bettors’ death threats - azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas on WNBA push against bettors’ death threats azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

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Mercury's Alyssa Thomas backs WNBA push for bans on bettors' threats - azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

Mercury's Alyssa Thomas backs WNBA push for bans on bettors' threats azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

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WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson accidentally runs through staffer in shocking scene - New York Post

WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson accidentally runs through staffer in shocking scene New York Post

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WNBA Star Kahleah Copper Avoids Suspension After Final Phoenix Mercury Game - Yahoo Sports

WNBA Star Kahleah Copper Avoids Suspension After Final Phoenix Mercury Game Yahoo Sports

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WNBA Star Kahleah Copper Avoids Suspension After Final Phoenix Mercury Game - AOL.com

WNBA Star Kahleah Copper Avoids Suspension After Final Phoenix Mercury Game AOL.com

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What to expect from the Phoenix Mercury's upcoming offseason | The IX Basketball - theixsports.com

What to expect from the Phoenix Mercury's upcoming offseason | The IX Basketball theixsports.com

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Where will the Mercury go after disappointing 2026 season? - Yahoo Sports

Where will the Mercury go after disappointing 2026 season? Yahoo Sports

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Mercury general manager Nick U'Ren talks about Kelsey Plum - Yahoo Sports

Mercury general manager Nick U'Ren talks about Kelsey Plum Yahoo Sports

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A’ja Wilson Draws Attention After Tunnel Collision Before Las Vegas Aces Win Over Phoenix Mercury - NDTV Sports

A’ja Wilson Draws Attention After Tunnel Collision Before Las Vegas Aces Win Over Phoenix Mercury NDTV Sports

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Phoenix Mercury’s season ends with a loss to Las Vegas Aces, offseason reflection begins - Burn City Sports

Phoenix Mercury’s season ends with a loss to Las Vegas Aces, offseason reflection begins Burn City Sports

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Phoenix Mercury’s season ends with a loss to Las Vegas Aces, offseason reflection begins - Yahoo Sports

Phoenix Mercury’s season ends with a loss to Las Vegas Aces, offseason reflection begins Yahoo Sports

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Alyssa Thomas Sets New WNBA Record, Prevents Caitlin Clark History - Yahoo Sports

Alyssa Thomas Sets New WNBA Record, Prevents Caitlin Clark History Yahoo Sports

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Phoenix Mercury woefully short of 'our standard' as 2026 season ends - Yahoo Sports

Phoenix Mercury woefully short of 'our standard' as 2026 season ends Yahoo Sports

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Alyssa Thomas Sets New WNBA Record, Prevents Caitlin Clark History - Athlon Sports

Alyssa Thomas Sets New WNBA Record, Prevents Caitlin Clark History Athlon Sports

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Dallas Wings experiencing watershed moment in North Texas amid women's basketball boom - Dallas News

Dallas Wings experiencing watershed moment in North Texas amid women's basketball boom Dallas News

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Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury Live Score and Stats - September 24, 2026 Gametracker - CBS Sports

Las Vegas Aces vs. Phoenix Mercury Live Score and Stats - September 24, 2026 Gametracker CBS Sports

MEGATHREADS

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · SEP 28 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · SEP 24 · PHX

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · SEP 21 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · SEP 16 · PHX

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · SEP 15 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · SEP 14 · PHX

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · SEP 13 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · SEP 10 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · SEP 9 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · SEP 8 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · SEP 7 · PHX

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · SEP 6 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · SEP 4 · PHX

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · SEP 2 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 20 · PHX

**Mercury make a move — Westbeld lands in Phoenix.** • **Mercury** signed wing Maddy Westbeld from the Chicago Sky • **Westbeld** brings versatile wing play and WNBA experience to PHX's roster • **Mercury** continue reshaping their lineup heading into the season • **Chicago Sky** lose a key piece as their offseason shuffle continues **Watch:** How Westbeld fits into Phoenix's wing rotation once training camp opens. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 16 · PHX

**Phoenix Mercury fans won't want to miss what's brewing in the WNBA.** • **Indiana Fever** — Coach Stephanie White draws public defense from league peers amid growing controversy • **WNBA** — League discourse heating up around coaching standards and player treatment debates • **Phoenix Mercury** — No overnight action; team watching the league drama unfold from the outside **What to watch:** Whether the Fever controversy reshapes league-wide conversations heading into the next stretch of the season. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 14 · PHX

**Diana Taurasi Day is here — and it's bigger than basketball.** - **Phoenix Mercury** honor legend Diana Taurasi with Ring of Honor induction and jersey retirement - **Taurasi** called the ceremony a milestone moment for the Mercury franchise and Valley sports - **No. 3** will hang in the rafters, cementing her status as the greatest in Mercury history - **Yahoo Sports** ranks Taurasi's impact as the biggest in all of Valley sports — not just the WNBA **Watch for:** How the Mercury honor her on the court going forward without that number in circulation. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 6 · PHX

Kelsey Plum shines but Mercury drop road game to Atlanta. - **PHX** falls to Dream despite Plum leading all Mercury scorers in her first start - **ATL** Gray and Howard got going early, setting the tone and fueling the Dream wire-to-wire - **PHX** Plum and Dream coach Karl Smesko had a notable on-court moment that WNBA broadcasts couldn't ignore - **PHX** Te-Hina Paopao's status had been a question heading in — monitor her availability going forward **What to watch:** Can Phoenix's offense find more consistency beyond Plum when the Mercury return to action? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 5 · PHX

**Mercury land Kelsey Plum — and she's already a fan favorite** • **Mercury** acquired Kelsey Plum in a blockbuster trade, adding elite scoring punch to the roster • **Mercury** fell to the New York Liberty in last night's matchup at home • **Mercury** Plum debuted to instant crowd approval, wasting no time connecting with Phoenix fans • **Mercury** front office cited scoring depth and championship upside as the drive behind the Plum deal **Watch:** Can Plum and the Mercury find their chemistry fast enough to climb the standings? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 4 · PHX

**Kelsey Plum drops a game-winner in her Mercury debut — Phoenix is back.** • **Phoenix Mercury** def. Chicago Sky on a Kelsey Plum buzzer-beater in her first game as a Mercury • **Kelsey Plum** was generating buzz before even landing in Phoenix, and delivered immediately on the hype • **Chicago Sky** couldn't hold off the Mercury despite a competitive showing at home **What to watch:** Can Plum sustain this level, and does Phoenix have enough around her to make a real WNBA playoff push? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 3 · PHX

**Phoenix Mercury land Kelsey Plum in blockbuster WNBA trade deadline deal** - **PHX** acquired All-Star guard Kelsey Plum from the LA Sparks at the WNBA trade deadline - **PHX** sent back a package to Los Angeles, with analysts breaking down what the Sparks received in return - **PHX** the Plum deal called "surprising" but puts Mercury at the center of the league's offseason moves - **PHX** Plum reportedly may explore free agency post-trade, though a Phoenix re-sign remains on the table - **PHX** Diana Taurasi made history, becoming the first WNBA player ever to reach 10,000 career points **Watch:** Whether Plum commits long-term to Phoenix will define if this trade was a win or a one-season gamble. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 2 · PHX

**Mercury drop a winnable one as Plum trade shakes up the roster** - **PHX** fell to the Liberty last night, missing a chance to strengthen playoff positioning - **PHX** trailed but mounted a comeback that ultimately came up short against New York - **PHX** acquired Kelsey Plum in a trade from the Sparks, who are in full rebuild mode - **LA** sent Plum to Phoenix as part of a broader teardown of their roster What to watch: How quickly Plum integrates into Phoenix's rotation and whether she's eligible to suit up immediately. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 1 · PHX

**Mercury host Liberty tonight in a must-watch Western showdown** - **Phoenix Mercury** face the New York Liberty tonight in a high-stakes matchup oddsmakers have razor-thin - **Mercury** need a win to hold their postseason positioning, per azcentral's latest breakdown - **Janelle Salaün** set a Valkyries shooting record but it wasn't enough — Phoenix walked away with the W - **Mercury's path** to the playoffs hinges on consistency down the stretch, starting with tonight's test **Watch:** Can Phoenix handle Liberty's pressure and punch their postseason ticket? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 31 · PHX

Mercury survive a wild one — here's what you missed. • **PHX** beat the Valkyries in a big-time comeback, riding late-game momentum • **PHX** Alyssa Thomas posted a season-best performance, anchoring the win • **PHX** Jade Copper and Thomas led the charge as the trade deadline looms • **PHX** Thomas faces a WNBA warning letter following the game — worth monitoring • **GV** Valkyries self-destructed late, turning a winnable game into a brutal loss **Watch:** How the Thomas warning letter situation develops heading into the deadline. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 30 · PHX

**Mercury vs. Valkyries tip-off tonight — here's what you need to know** - **PHX** Gabby Williams' status uncertain heading into tonight's Valkyries matchup per final injury report - **PHX** Trade idea circulating would send veteran Mercury forward to Seattle for Ezi Magbegor - **PHX** Kelsey Plum trade rumors heating up with three potential landing spots identified - **PHX** Analysts breaking down what to expect from Mercury at the approaching trade deadline - **PHX** Valkyries vs. Mercury tips tonight — available on WNBA League Pass and local broadcast options Watch whether Gabby Williams suits up tonight; her availability could swing the outcome. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · JUL 29 · PHX

**Mercury midseason check-in: answers, questions, and deadline drama.** - **Phoenix:** Preseason questions get revisited as the Mercury hit the midseason mark — NBC Sports breaks down where PHX stands. - **Phoenix:** The Athletic's trade deadline report puts the Mercury's roster moves under the microscope — Yahoo Sports has the details. **Watch:** Whether Mercury management pulls the trigger before the deadline defines the rest of their 2026 run. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · JUL 28 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · JUL 27 · PHX

Quiet morning across your teams, PHX Nothing major moved overnight. Open The Zone to scan the rest of the league. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · JUL 25 · PHX

**Mercury chasing a playoff spot while soaking up All-Star weekend vibes.** - **PHX:** Alyssa Thomas locked in as Mercury push hard for postseason positioning - **PHX:** Angel Reese and Mercury media staff shared a fun All-Star moment off the court - **PHX:** Team balancing the fun of All-Star week with serious business ahead **What to watch:** Whether Thomas's focus translates into a defining stretch run for Phoenix's playoff push. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 24 · PHX

**Cunningham controversy dominates Phoenix sports conversation this morning.** • **PHX Mercury** — Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes ignite nationwide debate • **Cunningham** — Star guard stands firm on position as backlash and support both pour in on social media • **Mercury organization** — Has not yet issued a public response to Cunningham's remarks • **WNBA** — League's transgender policy likely to face renewed scrutiny following Cunningham's statements **What to watch:** Whether the Mercury front office breaks their silence — and how Cunningham's teammates respond publicly. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 23 · PHX

**Mercury edge Sparks in thriller, Copper earns All-Star nod** - **Phoenix Mercury** beat the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 to pick up a big road win - **Alyssa Thomas** recorded her 20th career regular-season triple-double in the victory - **Kahleah Copper** named as an injury replacement for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game - **Sophie Cunningham** made headlines off the court with comments on transgender athlete eligibility What to watch: Can the Mercury carry this momentum into their next game and solidify their playoff positioning? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · JUL 22 · PHX

**Mercury host the Sparks tonight — tip-off incoming.** • **Mercury vs. Sparks** — game set for tonight, check local listings for tip-off time and stream info • **Mercury vs. Sparks** — Phoenix favored, per Sportsgambler's picks and odds breakdown • **Sophie Cunningham** — her viral Mercury moment won't be turned into official WNBA partner merch **Watch for:** Whether Phoenix can turn the pre-game buzz into a statement win over LA tonight. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · JUL 21 · PHX

**Mercury Morning: Cunningham Meme Drama Dominates** • **Phoenix Mercury** — Brittney Griner loses franchise all-time rebounding record • **Sophie Cunningham** — WNBPA bans use of her viral finger gesture on licensed merchandise • **WNBPA** — Union calls Cunningham gesture "derogatory," halts all related merch deals • **Mercury/Cunningham** — New York Post flags union has financial stakes in blocking viral meme monetization **Watch:** Whether Cunningham or her camp pushes back publicly against the WNBPA's merchandise ruling. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · JUL 20 · PHX

**Mercury snap home losing streak with gutsy win over Connecticut.** - **Phoenix Mercury** ended their home slump with a victory over the Connecticut Sun last night - **Nell Angloma** led the way in scoring for the Sun in a losing effort - **Brittney Griner** injury status was a storyline heading in — watch for updates on her availability going forward **What to watch:** Whether Phoenix can build on this momentum and string together wins at home. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · JUL 19 · PHX

**Phoenix sports is hurting — here's where things stand this morning.** - **Suns (Summer League):** Phoenix wraps summer slate vs. San Antonio today — last tune-up before rosters finalize - **Mercury:** Kahleah Copper facing $1,000 fine from WNBA, one more incident puts her at suspension threshold - **Mercury:** Five-game losing skid has the team searching for answers heading into the second half - **Mercury:** Players openly say "we're embarrassed" — locker room accountability is real but results aren't following - **Mercury:** Coach Nate Tibbetts pins the struggles on lack of consistency, no quick fix in sight **What to watch:** Whether Copper cleans up her on-court conduct before it costs Phoenix even more in a season already slipping away. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · JUL 18 · PHX

Mercury drop fifth straight as Sun light them up in Connecticut. • Mercury — lost to Sun, extending losing skid to five games • Brittney Griner — top Phoenix scorer but couldn't stop the bleeding • Aaliyah Edwards — dominated for Connecticut, punishing the Mercury inside • Diamond Miller, Saniya Rivers, Kennedy Burke — all had big nights against Phoenix's defense • Sun — multiple players reached career or season scoring highs vs. a struggling Mercury squad What to watch: Can Phoenix find any defensive identity before this skid becomes a crisis? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 17 · PHX

**Mercury Morning: Late-Game Woes, Roster Move, and League Drama** - **PHX** are struggling to close games, with late-game execution emerging as a critical weakness to address - **PHX** waived rookie Marta Suarez after just 10 games, ending her brief Mercury tenure - **Suarez** was a former projected 2026 first-round pick, making the cut a notable roster decision - **Adam Silver** called Caitlin Clark a "political football" and dodged questions on a suspension report affecting the league - **Kelsey Mitchell** (Fever) is providing veteran steadiness for Indiana — a name to know when PHX faces them **Watch:** Can Phoenix tighten their fourth-quarter execution before it costs them in the standings? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 16 · PHX

**Adam Silver reportedly pushed WNBA to suspend Alyssa Thomas — league denies it** - **Mercury/WNBA:** Multiple reports claim NBA commissioner Adam Silver pressured the WNBA to suspend Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas - **WNBA:** League officially denies Silver had any role in the Thomas suspension decision - **Silver/Engelbert:** New York Post frames move as Silver stepping in to clean up WNBA's Caitlin Clark controversy with Engelbert under fire - **Thomas:** Mercury forward's suspension now clouded by questions of whether discipline was basketball-driven or PR-driven - **WNBA credibility:** League's independence from NBA leadership now under direct scrutiny across multiple major outlets **Watch for:** Whether the WNBA or Silver addresses the reports publicly today — silence will only fuel the fire. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · JUL 15 · PHX

**Mercury fall in rankings despite Bonner's milestone night** - **Phoenix Mercury** drop in ESPN Power Rankings following thriller against Minnesota Lynx - **DeWanna Bonner** etched her name in history, reaching 8,000 career points in Mercury uniform - **Minnesota Lynx** handed Phoenix a result that cost them ranking ground despite the close contest **Watch today:** Can the Mercury bounce back and reclaim their ranking spot in their next outing? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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