Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky - August 19, 2024

CHI

68

FinalAug 18

86

PHX

Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Sky logo, Sky 11-16, 1ST 19, 2ND 16, 3RD 15, 4TH 18, TOT 68

Sky(11-16)

Mercury logo, Mercury 15-13, 1ST 32, 2ND 20, 3RD 17, 4TH 17, TOT 86

Mercury(15-13)

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

TOT

19

16

15

18

68

32

20

17

17

86

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Kate Martin has a new home. She's heading to the Chicago Sky, not far from where she grew up in Edwardsville, Illinois. https://t.co/TNQ3rdCImo

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We love a Big Lex corner 3 😜 Assist of the Week | @StateFarm

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Stephen PridGeon-Garner 🏁

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Saylor Poffenbarger has been released by the Mercury, per the WNBA Transactions page.

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Team USA and the Mercury received some tough news on Aug. 31, regarding Kelsey Plum. https://t.co/mcXUm76yyN

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USA TODAY Sports

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Due to a leg injury, Kelsey Plum's WNBA season with the Mercury ends after just five games. https://t.co/stWa3JSszM

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Skylar Diggins Rips Sky 🫢Guard expresses frustration on team's lack of 'resources' after being ruled out for season

01:57

Mercury Blow Out Tempo 😎

Phoenix was up 47 PTS at one point 🎥

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A'ja, Plum to Miss World CupTeam USA stars pull out from FIBA roster due to health reasons

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Ranking Every Team's Best '26 Jersey 🎽How the best threads stack up across the WNBA this season 📲

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New WNBA Finals Logo 🏆Championship trophy featured in design for the first time in 20 years 📸

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Unrivaled Announces Players 👀Paige, Stewie and Kelsey headline names in 3-on-3 league 📸

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 🖼️Liberty fighting for seeding after win over Sky. Tap for latest standings ➡️

02:00

Liberty Suffocate Sky 😤

Stewie & Co. make quick work of Chicago

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Breaking NewsNatasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games (AP)

01:57

Amoore Drops 25 on Mercury 🔥

Kiki Iriafen assisted with 20 PTS for Mystics

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Dream Signing DeWanna Bonner6x All-Star heading to Atlanta after being bought out by Mercury (ESPN)

highposthoops.com•1w

WNBA playoff teams must beware of Mercury and Sky even after clinching postseasonThe Sky and Mercury could play spoiler to close out the season.

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Fever-Sky Drew 3.31M Viewers 🔥Most-watched regular-season WNBA game since inaugural season 📸

highposthoops.com•1w

The Chicago Sky made the right player safety call this weekThe Chicago Sky banned Enes Kanter Freedom from the Wintrust Arena this week after the threatened player safety.

01:58

Mystics-Mercury Highlights

08/25/2026

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Wings Clinch Playoff Berth 🙌Updated look at postseason bracket after Dallas claims last spot 📲

01:05

Angel Can't Stop Making History 🔥

How the Sky star is rewriting the record books en route to her first playoff appearance

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Sky Ban Enes Kanter Freedom from Home GamesChicago's owner calls ex-NBA player 'a potential threat,' says he's not allowed at Wintrust Arena for Sky games (AP)

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Freedom, White Not Eligible for WNBA DraftSource says the ex-NBA players trying to enter draft are ineligible amid debate over trans athlete participation (AP)

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DeWanna Bonner's surprise Mercury decision is all too familiar for Fever fansDeWanna Bonner announced she's leaving the Mercury in the hopes that she can chase a championship somewhere else this season.

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DeWanna Bonner is making the Mercury regret their Kelsey Plum gambleDeWanna Bonner's shock exit from the Phoenix Mercury puts the franchise in a tough spot with Kelsey Plum.

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4 WNBA playoff teams that could sign DeWanna Bonner after surprise Mercury exitDeWanna Bonner agreed to a contract buyout with the Mercury.

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🚨Mercury Buy Out BonnerPhoenix giving 6x All-Star an 'opportunity to chase a title'

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No Cunningham-Carrington Issues in RematchPlayers have no disputes of note after Sky guard's ejection for Flagrant 2 foul on Fever guard in previous game (AP)

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Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA GameFormer NBA center ejected from Fever-Sky after he was confronted by Natasha Cloud (AP)

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Mystics Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️Postseason-bound for first time since 2023 after Sky's loss

01:32

Caitlin Clark Drops 37 & 10 🤩

Fever star records new career-high with 8 made triples in the win

01:15

Paige Drops 32 on 6/6 3PM 🤯

Wings star had career-high points in a quarter (18) in the 1st

01:55

Reese Drops Career-High 31 PTS 🔥

Dream star records double-double to clinch Atlanta's playoff berth

00:24

Sydney Taylor Cold Game-Winner 🥶

Second one of the season for Sky rookie

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WNBA Commish: Some People Trying to 'Sow Divisiveness'Cathy Engelbert makes comment on debate over transgender athletes (AP)

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WNBA Stars' Big Purchases 😂Sophie Cunningham and Courtney Williams went very different directions after pay increases 📲

01:57

Natasha Cloud Drops 35 on Liberty 😈

Sky veteran leads the charge in upset win over New York

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Where teams stand after Valkyries clinch 📲

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Phoenix Arena's New Update 😯Suns, Mercury adding 9,266-sq. ft. exterior LED display to Mortgage Matchup Center 🎥

01:58

Fire Win Close One 😅

Bridget Carleton's clutch block and FTs seal the win over Mercury

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Mercury Retire Taurasi's Uni 🙌WNBA legend's legacy will forever be in Phoenix 🎥

01:57

Sky Edge Out Storm 🤏

Kamila Cardoso drops double-double in narrow win over Seattle

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Updated WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Sun officially eliminated from contention. Tap for full standings ➡️

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Basketball HOF 2027 Recap 🏀Top highlights and reaction to Saturday's ceremony ➡️

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Caitlin Makes WNBA History 📝Fastest player EVER to 700 assists

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DT Eyeing Mercury Ownership 👀Diana Taurasi hopes to hold stake in former team within next year or two (ESPN)

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Breaking down updated postseason bracket after Aces clinch

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Breaking NewsFever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White (AP)

01:58

Hayes Drops 22 For GSV 🔥

Valkyries win 5th in a row

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Breaking NewsWNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues (AP)

01:53

Noemie Brochant TORCHES Sparks 🧯

Mercury forward was feeling it in LA

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Fever HC Talks Foul on SophieStephanie White believes DiJonai 'intentionally' wanted to get Cunningham across the neck

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Caitlin Talks Avoiding SuspensionFever star happy the league 'got it right' 🎥

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Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌Dream star is fastest player EVER to hit 100 threes in a season 📸

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Breaking NewsSky's Carrington says she never claimed that the Flagrant 2 foul on her was white privilege (AP)

01:59

Mystics Win 7-Straight 🏛️

Washington HALTS Kelsey Plum, Mercury's surge

01:26

New WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣

Lynx's Kayla McBride drops 10 triples on Wings for most in a single game ever

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Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯Lynx star had herself a DAY as she makes the most triples EVER in a WNBA game vs. Wings

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Cunningham Addresses Carrington 'Beef'Sophie says she has no issues with Sky guard. Tap for full answer 📲

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Sophie on DiJonai Ejection 🗣️Cunningham 'wasn't even upset' after altercation with Sky guard 🎥

01:59

Caitlin, Mitchell Combine for 53 🥵

Fever duo were unstoppable in win over Sky

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DiJonai Ejected on Flagrant 2Players are separated after Sky guard's hard foul on Sophie Cunningham

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Breaking NewsWNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation (AP)

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1 Word for Every Team's Season 🗣️Bite-sized takes on every club so far 📲

00:22

Plum Bear Hugs Dream HC 😅

Mercury star went all out to hustle for the ball

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Reese's 4th Straight Double-Double ♨️Atlanta takes care of Plum and Phoenix

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WNBA Cleveland's Team Name 👀First look at 'Sirens' logo and colors. (📸 via @clevelandwnba)

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Post-Deadline Power Rankings 📊Breaking down every team's title chances after Sunday's trade deadline ➡️

highposthoops.com•4w

Mercury's risky Kelsey Plum gamble is already looking like a masterstrokeThe Phoenix Mercury paid a heavy price to acquire Kelsey Plum, but it's already proving to be a coup of a deal.

01:57

Mercury Trio Pop OFF 🤩

Alyssa Thomas, Plum and Kahleah Copper dominate in Kelsey's debut

Plum's 1st Mercury Points 🎯

WNBA

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IT'S OFFICIAL 🚨 Kelsey Plum scores her first bucket as a Phoenix Mercury! PHX-SEA | USA Network Tap to watch: https://t.co/lHLFMYSFcY

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Kelsey Plum Traded to MercuryPhoenix acquiring 5x WNBA All-Star guard from Sparks (Shams)

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Kelsey Plum Thanks LA 💛Ready for her chapter in Phoenix after trade to Mercury 📸

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Grading Kelsey Plum Trade 🔠Breaking down late-night blockbuster deal between Sparks and Mercury 📲

highposthoops.com•1mo

Mercury’s blockbuster Kelsey Plum gamble could easily backfireThe Mercury made a bold move by trading for Kelsey Plum that could quickly come back to bite them.

01:57

Sabrina's Near Triple-Dub 🤏

Liberty star put on a clinic in Phoenix

01:59

Aces-Sky Was Pure Cinema 🍿

Sydney Taylor stuns Vegas after A'ja hit potential game-sealing shot

00:25

Sydney Taylor Games Aces 👋

Sky rookie buries TOUGH catch-and-shoot triple to stun Vegas

Bleacher Report•1mo

Phee Expected To Stay on Lynx5x All-Star likely to remain in Minnesota despite trade rumors (ESPN)

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Stewie Top 10 in Scoring 📈Liberty star passes Candace Parker who happened to be on the call. Tap to watch 🎥

01:57

Sun-Sky Highlights

07/30/2026

🚨 DiJonai to Make Season Debut

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Breaking: Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington plans to make her season debut on Thursday barring a setback pregame, she told ESPN. The 2024 Most Improved Player and first-team all-defensive pick -- who missed the first 27 games of the year rehabbing a left foot sprain -- will

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01:59

Mercury Stun Valks 🔥

Thomas, Copper secure comeback win combining for 52 PTS

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Phee, Plum Could Be TradedLynx and Sparks superstars among players who may move at the deadline (The Athletic)

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NBA 2K27 Official Gameplay 🎮Are you copping? 🎥

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Updated WNBA Mock Draft 🔢Full first-round predictions as the race for JuJu Watkins intensifies ➡️

highposthoops.com•1mo

WNBA All-Star was great for Chicago, but not for the Chicago SkyThe Chicago Sky were largely absent from this year's WNBA All-Star Game, despite hosting the event in their city this year.

00:27

Dunk in WNBA All-Star Game 💥

Dominique Malonga throws it down months after Unrivaled slam

02:04

Jonquel Jones Fries Team Coop 🍳

Liberty star's dominant double-double helps Team Spoon get the win

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Jonquel Jones Wins ASG MVP 🤩Liberty star put on a masterclass vs. Team Coop

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Team Spoon Wins ASG ⭐Jonquel Jones drops near triple-double to lead team to 129-122 win over Team Coop 📲

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WNBA To Launch Replay CenterLeague announces new investment initiative to start the 2027 season

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Azzi Wins 3-Point ContestWings' No. 1 pick becomes first rookie to ever win the event

01:20

Azzi Goes Off To Make WNBA History 🎯

A score of 30 to win the 3-point contest as a rookie

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Obama Surprises WNBA All-StarsFormer President made an appearance at practice in Chicago

01:29

A'ja Still WNBA's Top Dog 😤

It's not Olivia, Caitlin or Paige's league...yet

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WNBA Star's Bron Reaction 😯Philly native Kahleah Copper was at All-Star podium when news dropped 📲

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Angel Reese's Barbie Doll 💕Dream star shares first look. See it here 📲

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands at the All-Star break ➡️

01:57

Sabrina Leads Comeback Win 🗽

Liberty star goes off in final minute of game 🎥

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Sabrina Stuns Sky With Clutch Buckets9 points in 38 seconds. Liberty come away with 1-point win at home

00:40

UNREAL SABRINA HEATER 🤯

Ionescu drops 9 points in 38 seconds to lead Liberty's comeback

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WNBA Meeting on Player SafetyLeague releases statement on recent increase in racist, hateful and abusive messaging towards players

02:00

Alyssa Thomas Double-Double on Sparks 👊

Mercury star was sensational in win over rivals

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WNBA 3-Pt Contest Set 🎯Mabrey, Fudd headline field. All 6 participants here 📲

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3 Stars Declined 3-Pt Contest ❌Caitlin, Sabrina and Kayla McBride decided not to participate (ESPN)

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DeWanna Bonner delivers rare Mercury bright spot with career milestoneDeWanna Bonner added another milestone to her long list of accomplishments.

02:00

DeWanna Bonner Cooks Sun 🔥

Mercury vet scores season-high 21 points to lead team to 72-63 win

02:00

Allisha Gray Torches Sky 🧯

Dream star popped off as Angel Reese exited early

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Sun-Mercury Highlights

07/17/2026

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Sparks-Sky Highlights

07/17/2026

00:59

🚨 Caitlin Clark Drops 45 & 10

First-ever 40 and 10 game in WNBA history while also breaking a franchise scoring record

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WNBA All-Star Rosters 📝🐺 Bueckers x Stewie 🤝 A'ja links with Caitlin Clark 📲 Full teams after draft

01:56

Storm-Sky Highlights

07/15/2026

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Phoenix's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Mercury players were among Phoenix's top athletes of the century ➡️

01:56

Miles' Career-High 33 Pts😮‍💨

'The Spectacle' combines with Kayla McBride to drop 70 in win over Mercury 🎥

01:56

Paige Outduels Sydney Taylor 🥊

Wings star needed every bucket to take down Sky

01:30

Aces Beat Mercury By 48 🫣

A'ja, Vegas put BTA on Phoenix on national television

highposthoops.com•2mo

Season-defining Mercury decision looms as struggles continue The Phoenix Mercury must make a critical decision as their season goes from bad to worse.

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Aces' Historic Win 🎰2nd largest point differential in WNBA history

01:59

Sky-Sparks Highlights

07/10/2026

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Wings-Tempo Sets Record 🎟️Duel between Paige and Marina Mabrey is most attended regular season game in WNBA history 📸

01:57

Kelsey Mitchell Outduels Alyssa Thomas 🤫

Fever star drops 29 in primetime matchup

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Reeve Becomes Winningest HC 🙌Lynx coach breaks record for most wins in WNBA history 📸

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Clark Returns Tonight 👀Caitlin (back) to play vs. Sparks, but will sit Thursday vs. Mercury 🎥

01:26

Biggest WNBA All-Star Snubs 😬

Top names that missed out on the roster 🎥

highposthoops.com•2mo

Desperate Sparks, Mercury have tough Chennedy Carter decision to make after Aces exitThe Aces waived Chennedy Carter, giving struggling teams an opportunity to pick u a high-level scorer if they’re willing to take the risk.

01:58

Sky-Mercury Highlights

07/07/2026

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WNBA All-Star Reserves 💫Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum headline list. Full roster here 📲

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Skylar Diggins Rips Team 😯Sky guard not happy about coming off the bench 🎥

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ESPN Legend Defends Caitlin ClarkLinda Cohn rips 'stupidity' of WNBA players' All-Star voting 🎥

01:55

Sky-Aces Highlights

07/03/2026

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Clark Makes 5-Min Statement🎙️Caitlin addresses media for first time since Alyssa Thomas incident. Watch here 📲

01:59

Storm-Mercury Highlights

07/02/2026

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WNBA All-Star Starters ⭐A'ja and rookie sensation Olivia Miles headline player poll. Full list here 📲

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Alyssa Thomas Calls Out WNBAMercury star says league 'remains silent' after receiving death threats over Clark altercation

01:59

Copper Goes Off on Tempo 😈

Mercury star drops 27 as Toronto falls 89-80 without Marina Mabrey

01:56

A'ja, Jackie Combine for 58 🤝

Aces duo sensational in win over Sky

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Citron COLD-BLOODED in 4OT Win 🥶Mystics star didn't flinch in historical victory over Fire 📲

01:19

HISTORIC 4OT WNBA GAME 🎞️

Most combined points EVER in 2nd quadruple-OT game in WNBA history

highposthoops.com•2mo

Underrated offseason addition is finally answering glaring Mercury needThe Phoenix Mercury have finally gotten some wins and great production from Valeriane Ayayi.

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Sophie on Viral Point Meme 🤣Fever guard couldn't help herself 🎥

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Mercury HC on AT's SuspensionNate Tibbetts doesn't think WNBA conducted a 'thorough investigation'

01:42

Cardoso Drops 30 on 13/13 FG 🤯

Sky center sets new WNBA record for most FGM without a miss

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WNBA Icons Advocate for ClarkCandace, Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve want better protection for players

02:00

Fire-Sky Highlights

06/26/2026

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Fever HC on Thomas SuspensionStephanie White appreciates league for postgame review of Flagrant 2 foul

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🚨 WNBA Suspends Alyssa ThomasMercury star punished one game for making contact with 'fist to the throat area' of Caitlin Clark

01:17

🚨 Marina Mabrey Scores 53 🤯

Tied for most points EVER in a WNBA game while also tying 3PM record

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2026 ESPYS Awards Nominees 🏆Full list of stars in the running for prestigious accolades 📲

Vid of Clark Hit on Ground 😬

00:15

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Mercury Troll Fever, ClarkPhoenix appears to be sending a message 📲

02:00

Copper, Thomas TORCH Fever 🧯

Mercury duo combine for 52 in Indy