Jovana Nogic - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Won't return to Phoenix in 2026 Nogic (not injury related) intends to play professionally in Russia and won't return to Phoenix this season, Aya Abdeen of TheIXSports.com reports.

Impact Nogic had her contract temporarily suspended June 20 and will now be out for the remainder of the WNBA season, as she's slated to compete overseas in Russia with an eye on leading the Serbian national team in the EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers. The guard appeared in 16 games (seven starts) for Phoenix, averaging 10.4 points, 1.6 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per contest. With Nogic out of the fold for the foreseeable future, Alexa Held stands to continue benefiting from expanded opportunities in the backcourt.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Contract temporarily suspended The Mercury temporarily suspended Nogic's (not with team) contract Saturday.

Impact According to Hayden Cilley of ClutchPoints.com, head coach Nate Tibbetts said pregame that Nogic is not with the team for personal reasons. She can be considered out indefinitely until the Mercury offer another update. With Nogic unavailable, Alexa Held is likely to see increased playing time moving forward.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Seattle Nogic (not with team) is listed as out for Saturday's game against Seattle.

Impact Nogic recently scored 12 points across 21 minutes in Wednesday's 86-76 loss to the Aces. She is not with the team, forcing her to miss her first game of the 2026 campaign, meaning Alexa Held could see more action from the bench in Saturday's clash with the Storm.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Responds well off bench Nogic chipped in 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt) and one steal over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 86-76 loss to the Aces.

Impact Nogic provided a big boost off the bench, particularly with his long-distance shooting, and she had one of the team's five steals. It was her first game with at least 10 points since May 24, a span of nine games. When her three-point shot is falling, she can rack up points quickly, but treat her more as a low-end fantasy asset unless injuries open up a starting job again.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Posts seven points off bench Nogic posted seven points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 16 minutes in Thursday's 85-70 loss to the Wings.

Impact Nogic was coming off the bench for the second straight outing after making a spot start Friday with Kahleah Copper (hip) and Alyssa Thomas (calf) sidelined. Nogic still saw a decent amount of minutes in a bench role, and she remains a low-end fantasy asset as long as she remains a main part of the rotation.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix visits Dallas after Thomas' 22-point game

Phoenix plays the Dallas Wings after Alyssa Thomas scored 22 points in the Mercury's 87-81 loss to the Golden State Valkyries

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Not starting Tuesday Nogic is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Golden State.

Impact Nogic made a spot start Friday with both Alyssa Thomas (calf) and Kahleah Copper (hip) inactive, but the first-year guard will slide back to the bench with both players back in action Tuesday. Over her past five games, Nogic is averaging 7.6 points, 1.8 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per contest.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jovana Nogic's skill that deserves more attention As a rookie sensation, Jovana Nogic's impact might start with her shooting. But it's her playmaking, inspired by Magic Johnson, that jumps o...

JUNE 9 • WNBA.COM

Williams leads Golden State against Phoenix after 27-point game

Golden State hosts the Phoenix Mercury after Gabby Williams scored 27 points in the Golden State Valkyries' 84-79 loss to the Las Vegas Aces

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Dishes six dimes vs. Phoenix Nogic ended Friday's 78-72 victory over the Fire with nine points (3-11 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals across 30 minutes.

Impact Nogic didn't have a great night from the floor, particularly from beyond the arc, but she still contributed offensively with a team-high six assists while also logging multiple steals for the third time this season. The 28-year-old made a splash early in her rookie season, averaging 14.7 points, 2.0 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 25.1 minutes per game over her first seven outings. However, Nogic has failed to score in double digits in each of her last five games and has connected on just 38.7 percent of her field-goal attempts over that span.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bonner helps the short-handed Mercury beat the Fire 78-72

DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 19 points, Natasha Mack added 16 points and the short-handed Phoenix Mercury beat the Portland Fire 78-72

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Starting versus Portland Nogic will start in Friday's game against the Fire.

Impact With Kahleah Copper (hip) and Alyssa Thomas (calf) sidelined, Nogic will make her first start since the 82-80 loss to Atlanta on May 24. The 28-year-old hasn't been productive of late. However, Nogic has averaged 16.8 points in six starts during the 2026 campaign, meaning there's a good chance she'll turn things around Friday night.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to trend down Nogic accumulated eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and one rebound across 16 minutes during Monday's 111-77 loss to the Lynx.

Impact With Monique Akoa Makani claiming the top spot at point guard since making her season debut, Nogic's fantasy arrow is beginning to point down. She's come off the bench in three consecutive games, logging fewer than 20 minutes and 10 points in each contest following a string of four consecutive starts.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to second unit Nogic is coming off the bench Wednesday against the Liberty.

Impact Monique Akoa Makani (reconditioning) is making her season debut Wednesday, pushing Nogic to the bench. Nogic should still see significant minutes, considering Akoa Makani has a minutes restriction.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 11 points in 21 minutes Nogic produced 11 points (3-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and one assist over 21 minutes during Sunday's 82-80 loss to the Dream.

Impact Nogic continues to play a key role for the Mercury, but foul trouble has been an issue lately -- she's picked up at least four fouls in three straight games. Across seven regular-season appearances, she's adjusting well to the WNBA with averages of 14.7 points, 2.0 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 25.3 minutes per contest.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Reese and Canada double-doubles fuel the Dream's 82-80 win over the Mercury

Rhyne Howard scored 21 points, Allisha Gray added 17 and Angel Reese recorded her third double-double of the season as the Atlanta Dream used a late surge to beat the Phoenix Mercu...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Hamby has 27 points, 15 boards to lead Sparks to 97-88 win over Mercury

Dearica Hamby scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks rode a big second quarter to a 97-88 win over the Phoenix Mercury

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Hits pair of triples in loss Nogic produced 13 points (4-15 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and three assists in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 98-90 loss to Toronto.

Impact Nogic wasn't terribly effective from the field, but she was able to knock down a team-best two three-pointers. In fact, she accounted for half of the team's made triples, as the Mercury was just 4-of-22 (18.0%) from the behind the arc. She did a good job taking care of the ball, too, turning it over just two times.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey combine for 61 points, and the Tempo beat the Mercury 98-90

Brittney Sykes had 31 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Marina Mabrey added 30 points and six 3-pointers, and the Toronto Tempo beat the Phoenix Mercury 98-90

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Jovana Nogic, Pauline Astier and the WNBA rookies no one saw coming No undrafted or international players have ever won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. That could all change this year. This season, we've s...

MAY 19 • FANSIDED.COM

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MAY 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Team-high 27 points in win Nogic ended Friday's 91-83 victory over the Sky with 27 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT) and four rebounds over 31 minutes.

Impact Nogic returned to the Mercury's starting five after serving in a reserve role against the Lynx on Tuesday. She responded by dropping a team-high 27 points while leading the Mercury with a plus-23 point differential. Nogic has been one of the early surprises of the WNBA season and is averaging 16.0 points, 1.8 assists, 1.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 3.3 threes over 24.3 minutes per game. Given her scoring output, Nogic could stay in the Mercury's starting lineup even when Monique Akoa Makani returns from her overseas commitment in France.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 15, 2026

MAY 16 • YOUTUBE

Nogic scores 27 points, Mercury blow big lead before topping Sky 91-83

Jovana Nogic scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury topped the Chicago Sky 91-83 after blowing a 17-point lead in the second half

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Nogic will start Friday's game against the Sky, Hayden Cilley of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Valeriane Ayayi will retreat to the second unit Friday, opening the door for Nogic to return to the first unit. Over three regular-season games (two starts), she has averaged 12.3 points, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 22.0 minutes per contest.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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