KAHLEAH COPPER #2 - GUARD-FORWARD - PHOENIX MERCURY
15.6  PPG  •
2.9  RPG  •
1.5  APG 
#2 - GUARD-FORWARD - PHOENIX MERCURY
15.6 PPG
2.9 RPG
1.5 APG
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Cleared for Friday Copper (rib) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Valkyries, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.
Impact Copper exited Thursday's game early with a rib injury but is set to play Friday in the second half of the Mercury's back-to-back. The guard has been a key contributor for Phoenix when available, averaging 15.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.6 minutes across 19 starts this season.
AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Phoenix Mercury vs Golden State Valkyries: Injury report, where to watch Updates from the Phoenix Mercury vs Golden State Valkyries game at PHX Arena, including how to watch and injury reports. Will Kahleah Copper...
AUGUST 23, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Game-time call Friday Copper (rib) will be a game-time decision ahead of Friday's matchup with the Valkyries, Jenna Ortiz of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Copper, listed as questionable earlier Friday with a rib injury, will test things out in warmups before a final decision on her availability is made. If she's unable to go, Sami Whitcomb would likely step into the starting lineup and share backcourt duties with Monique Akoa-Makani.
AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Friday Copper (rib) is questionable for Friday's game against the Valkyries, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.
Impact After exiting Thursday's game against the Aces early, Copper's status remains up in the air for the second half of Phoenix's back-to-back set due to a rib injury. The star guard's availability could be determined by a game-time decision based on pregame warmups. If Copper needs to sit out Friday, the Mercury would need to lean on Monique Akoa-Makani and Sami Whitcomb for the bulk of the backcourt minutes.
AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix hosts Golden State after Burton's 24-point game

Golden State takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Veronica Burton scored 24 points in the Valkyries' 98-91 loss to the Phoenix Mercury
AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press
Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper exits game vs Las Vegas Aces with apparent injury Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper exited the Thursday, Aug. 21 meeting against the Las Vegas Aces. Here's what happened.
AUGUST 22, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

A'ja Wilson has 19 points and 13 rebounds, Aces beat Mercury 83-61 for 9th straight win

A’ja Wilson had 19 points and 13 rebounds and Dana Evans scored 17 points to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 83-61 and extend their win streak to nine games
AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press
Downgraded to out Copper (rib) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Aces, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.
Impact It's not a surprise to see Copper is done for the evening, considering her team entered the fourth quarter down by double figures. Her status will be worth monitoring heading into Friday's matchup against Golden State.
AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Copper is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Las Vegas due to a rib injury, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.
Impact The fact that Copper has a chance to return Thursday evening is a positive sign after she was helped off the court. She put up six points in 20 minutes prior to exiting in the third quarter.
AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Helped to locker room Copper went the locker room with an undisclosed injury during the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Aces, Callie Fin of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact The nature and severity of Copper's injury are unknown at this time. Sami Whitcomb and Monique Akoa-Makani would be tasked with stepping up if Copper is unable to return.
AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Engine: Alyssa Thomas driving new-look Phoenix Mercury near the top of WNBA standings

Alyssa Thomas has been revving up the Phoenix Mercury
AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Phoenix Mercury vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 19, 2025
AUGUST 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Scores 25 points in win Copper ended Tuesday's 98-91 win over Golden State with 25 points (9-20 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes.
Impact Copper was efficient from three-point range en route to a game-high 25 points, marking her fourth game 20-plus-point game in 18 regular-season appearances. The veteran guard's five triples set a season high, delivering a bounce-back performance from beyond the arc after shooting 1-for-5 from downtown in Sunday's win over Seattle. She has also chipped in five rebounds in back-to-back games.
AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kahleah Copper scores 25 points as Mercury come from behind to beat Valkyries 98-91

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points, Satou Sabally scored 10 of her 17 points after halftime, and the Phoenix Mercury came back to beat the short-handed Golden State Valkyries 98-91
AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Burton and the Valkyries host conference foe Phoenix

The Valkyries will host conference opponent Phoenix
AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Alyssa Thomas has 5th triple-double of the season as Mercury beat Storm 85-82

Alyssa Thomas had 19 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for her 16th career triple-double in the regular season, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 85-82 on Sunday
AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press
Kahleah Copper on Speaks on What Makes Alyssa Thomas Unique Alyssa Thomas is one of the WNBA's best players and one of its most unique. The MVP candidate is known for breaking (and creating) league re...
AUGUST 16, 2025 • SI.COM

Phoenix visits Seattle following Diggins' 21-point performance

Seattle takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Skylar Diggins scored 21 points in the Seattle Storm's 80-78 win over the Atlanta Dream
AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

A'ja Wilson scores 30 points to lead Aces over Mercury 86-83 for sixth straight victory

A’ja Wilson had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Chelsea Gray scored 10 of her 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-83 for their sixth strai...
AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Las Vegas plays Phoenix, aims for 4th straight road win

Las Vegas heads into a matchup with Phoenix after winning three games in a row on the road
AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press
Scores nine points in loss Copper posted nine points (3-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 74-66 loss to the Dream.
Impact Copper's double-digit scoring streak ended at five games Sunday. Across 15 appearances for the Mercury this season, Copper holds averages of 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 three-pointers on 42.8 percent shooting from the field.
AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix plays Atlanta, aims for 20th win of season

Phoenix will look for its 20th win this season when the Mercury take on the Atlanta Dream
AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press
Produces despite shooting woes Copper ended with 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and two steals over 27 minutes during Thursday's 95-60 win over the Fever.
Impact Copper saw his streak of games with at least 15 points come to an end Thursday after a subpar offensive showing, though at least she managed to score in double digits for a fifth consecutive outing. She's achieved that mark in all but one of her eight contests since the All-Star break, averaging 15.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game over that span.
AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alyssa Thomas becomes first WNBA player with 3 straight triple-doubles in Mercury's win over Fever

Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to become the first WNBA player with three straight triple-doubles, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Indiana Fever 95-60 for...
AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press
Extends impressive scoring run Copper ended Tuesday's 82-66 victory over the Sun with 15 points (6-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal in 28 minutes.
Impact Copper reached the 15-point plateau for the fourth consecutive appearance, making it her longest streak hitting that mark this season. The 10-year veteran has scored in double digits in all but one of her 13 outings, averaging a solid line of 16.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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