KAHLEAH COPPER NEWS

Alyssa Thomas has 2nd straight triple-double to lead Mercury past the Sun 82-66

Alyssa Thomas had 13 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for her second straight triple-double and Satou Sabally scored 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting as the Phoenix Mercury beat the...

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Records game-high 25 points Copper notched 25 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 83-67 win over the Sky.

Impact Copper was pretty effective from the field, especially from behind the arc. In fact, she did a little bit of everything, picking up the scoring slack with Satou Sabally (personal) out of the lineup. Copper is averaging 22.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in the past three contests.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Copper leads Phoenix against Connecticut after 25-point showing

Phoenix takes on the Connecticut Sun after Kahleah Copper scored 25 points in the Phoenix Mercury's 83-67 victory against the Chicago Sky

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Mercury cruise past Sky behind Kahleah Copper's 25, Alyssa Thomas' triple-double Deadspin | Mercury cruise past Sky behind Kahleah Copper’s 25, Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double

AUGUST 4 • DEADSPIN.COM

Copper scores 25, Thomas has another triple double as Mercury hand Sky 8th-straight loss

Kahleah Copper scored 25 points, Alyssa Thomas had a triple-double and the Phoenix Mercury beat Chicago 83-67, handing the Sky their eighth straight loss

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Chicago hosts Phoenix, looks to break home losing streak

Chicago enters a matchup with Phoenix after losing five straight home games

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Drops team-high 19 in loss Copper racked up 19 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 72-96 loss to the Dream.

Impact Copper was one of only two players on her squad to crack double digits in the scoring column, with Alyssa Thomas (12) being the other. The veteran guard has scored in double digits in all but one game during the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mercury's Kahleah Copper slams 'distasteful' Fever fans for booing DeWanna Bonner The Pheonix Mercury's Kahleah didn't hold back on "distasteful" Indiana Fever fans for their treatment toward DeWanna Bonner in the July 30...

JULY 31 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Kahleah Copper calls Indiana Fever fans 'very distasteful' for booing DeWanna Bonner Kahleah Copper didn't like how Indiana Fever fans treated DeWanna Bonner when she returned with the Phoenix Mercury for the first time since...

JULY 31 • USATODAY.COM

Finishes with 22 points Copper ended with 22 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 107-101 loss to Indiana.

Impact Copper was impressive shooting the ball, rebounding nicely after posting a season-low six points last time out Sunday. She is averaging 17.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in five July outings, while posting 2.0 three-pointers per contest.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

"Very Distasteful": Mercury Star Blasts Indiana Fever Fans Over DeWanna Bonner Treatment Kahleah Copper did not hold back.

JULY 31 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Kahleah Copper Didn't Appreciate Fever Crowd Booing DeWanna Bonner in Return Copper had her teammate's back after Bonner's return to Indiana.

JULY 31 • SI.COM

McDonald scores a career-high 27 and the short-handed Fever beat the Mercury for 3rd straight win

Aari McDonald scored a career-high 27 points, Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 12 rebounds for her fourth straight double-double, and the short-handed Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix...

JULY 31 • Associated Press

What happened to Kahleah Copper's wig during Mercury vs Mystics game? What to know What to know after Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper experienced an unfortunate wig malfunction against the Washington Mystics.

JULY 29 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Returns to action Copper notched 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and one rebound across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 90-79 loss to Atlanta.

Impact After missing the last four games for Phoenix, Copper faced some restrictions in her return. It's clear that the Mercury intend to bring her along slowly, so fantasy managers may need to temper expectations in the short term.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta beats Mercury 90-79 as Brittney Griner returns to Phoenix for first time with Dream

Allisha Gray scored 28 points, Brittney Griner had 17 points and eight rebounds against her former team and the Atlanta Dream beat the Phoenix Mercury 90-79

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Off injury report Copper (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Dream, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Copper has missed the last four games due to a hamstring injury. She has played in only six games during the 2025 campaign, but has made a considerable impact while healthy and on the floor. The veteran guard is averaging 16.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 42.5 percent from the floor and 44.8 percent from three-point range.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Copper (hamstring) has returned to practice, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Copper has missed the last four games due to a right hamstring issue. The next chance for her to suit up will be Wednesday against the Dream. The veteran guard has played in only six games during the 2025 campaign, averaging 16.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 42.5 percent from the floor and 44.8 percent from three-point range.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Wednesday Copper (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lynx, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Copper will miss her fourth consecutive game due to a right hamstring injury. Her next chance to suit up will come next Wednesday against the Dream, following the All-Star break. Sami Whitcomb, Kiana Williams and Kitija Laksa are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Copper, Monique Akoa-Makani (concussion) and Alexa Held (chest) being sidelined.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Monday Copper (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Valkyries, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Copper will miss a third consecutive game due to a right hamstring injury. It has been an injury-riddled start to the season for Copper, who missed the first 11 games of the season due to a knee injury. Her next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Lynx.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alyssa Thomas scores career-high 29 and the Mercury close on a 19-4 run to beat the Lynx 79-71

Alyssa Thomas scored 12 of her career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Mercury closed on a 19-4 run to beat the Minnesota Lynx 79-71

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Wednesday Copper (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lynx, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Copper will miss her second consecutive game due to a right hamstring injury. The star guard's next chance to suit up will come Monday against Golden State. Monique Akoa-Makani, Sami Whitcomb and Kitija Laksa are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Copper being sidelined.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Nate Tibbetts said Copper (hamstring), who has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wings, is considered day-to-day, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media...

Impact Copper sustained the right hamstring injury in Thursday's loss to Dallas and experienced pain afterward. However, the injury isn't expected to lead to a long-term absence, and her next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Lynx. Monique Akoa-Makani, Kitija Laksa and Sami Whitcomb are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Copper being sidelined.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Monday's game Copper has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wings due to a right hamstring injury, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Copper missed time earlier this season due to a knee injury, but she's now dealing with a hamstring issue that will sideline her for Monday's matchup. It's not yet clear when she'll be able to return to action, but her next opportunity to suit up will be Wednesday against the Lynx. Monique Akoa-Makani, Sami Whitcomb and Kitija Laksa are candidates to handle increased roles in Copper's absence.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE