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Mercury end 4-game losing streak with 93-73 rout of reeling Storm

Valeriane Ayayi had 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury snapped a four-game losing streak by extending the Seattle Storm’s skid to 10 straight in a 93-73 victory

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | June 20, 2026

JUNE 20 • YOUTUBE

Seattle faces Phoenix, looks to end road slide

Seattle is looking to stop its seven-game road slide with a win against Phoenix

JUNE 19 • Associated Press

Scores 26 points on 16 shots Copper recorded 26 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 86-76 loss to the Aces.

Impact Copper did a nice job of creating contact and getting easy buckets at the charity stripe, but with the rest of her teammates struggling, she wasn't able to deliver a win for Phoenix. The Mercury have gone 4-12 to open the season, but maybe they'll be able to pull out a win against the 3-13 Storm on Saturday.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 33 points and Aces grab 18 steals in 86-76 win over Mercury

A’ja Wilson had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-76 in a rematch of the 2025 WNBA Finals to clinch a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup cha...

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Las Vegas visits Phoenix after Copper's 41-point game

Phoenix hosts the Las Vegas Aces after Kahleah Copper scored 41 points in the Phoenix Mercury's 111-102 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Sparks

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Kelsey Plum and Kahleah Copper put on a duel for the ages in historic Sparks-Mercury showdown | Sporting News Two champions pushed each other to great heights in Phoenix.

JUNE 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores career-high 41 points Copper supplied 41 points (16-30 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 38 minutes during Saturday's 111-102 loss to the Sparks.

Impact Like Kelsey Plum, who had a career-high 43 points, Copper's 41 points surpassed her previous personal mark of 38. She also made six shots from downtown, another career best. The 31-year-old is currently having one of her most productive campaigns since entering the WNBA a decade ago, averaging 18.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks over 32.9 minutes in 14 regular-season appearances.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kelsey Plum scores a career-high 43 points in the Sparks' OT win over the Mercury

Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points, offsetting Kahleah Copper’s career-best 41-point effort and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 111-102 in overtime Saturday...

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Phoenix hosts Los Angeles following Ogwumike's 24-point game

Los Angeles takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points in the Sparks' 88-83 win against the Seattle Storm

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Provides 13 points in road loss Copper totaled 13 points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three assists and two rebounds across 29 minutes in Thursday's 85-70 loss to the Wings.

Impact Copper not only led all starters in scoring, but she was the only member of the starting five to posted at least nine points. The 31-year-old guard has been struggling with her shot, hitting 38.9 percent or lower from the field in 10 consecutive outings since May 12. However, she is tasked with taking a high rate of shots, and she has still made at least three-pointer in eight consecutive outings.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers scores season-high 31 and the Wings beat the Mercury 85-70

Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Veronica Burton scores 25 points, dishes out 8 assists as Valkyries hold off Mercury for 87-81 win

Veronica Burton scored 19 of her 25 points in the first half as Golden State quickly built a big lead and also dished out eight assists, Gabby Williams added 25 points, and the Val...

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Tuesday Copper (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against Golden State.

Impact Copper will return to action after missing one game due to a left hip injury. Through 11 games, the guard is averaging 18.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 33.5 minutes per contest. With both Copper and Alyssa Thomas (calf) available Tuesday, Jovana Nogic and DeWanna Bonner are likely to slide back into bench roles.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Copper (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Golden State.

Impact Copper sat out of Friday's matchup with the Fire due to a hip injury, but she'll have a chance to return Tuesday after being upgraded to questionable. The team should have a better idea on her status closer tipoff.

JUNE 9 • 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

Ruled out against Fire Copper (hip) won't play in Friday's game against Portland, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Copper has appeared in all 11 regular-season games for Phoenix, though she will miss her first contest of the 2026 campaign Friday night. Without Copper on the floor, Jovana Nogic is the favorite to move into the starting lineup and may need to do more offensively, considering Alyssa Thomas (calf) is also unavailable.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful versus Fire Copper (hip) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Portland.

Impact Copper has appeared in all 11 regular-season games for Phoenix during the 2026 campaign, although that streak may come to an end Friday versus the Fire because of a hip injury. If Copper is officially ruled out, Jovana Nogic would be the favorite to move into the starting lineup.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Provides 16 points in victory Copper recorded 16 points (4-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 72-68 victory over the Storm.

Impact Copper wasn't terribly efficient from the field, but she did a good job from distance, totaling two of the team's successful three-pointers. She also led the way with six made free throws, finding a way to get to the line rather frequently. She has scored at least 16 points in eight straight games, and she is averaging a healthy 18.2 points per game this season, as the 31-year-old veteran continues to produce.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Natasha Mack scores career-high 16 and the Mercury beat the Storm 72-68 to snap 7-game skid

Natasha Mack scored a career-high 16 points to go with 10 rebounds, Kahleah Copper also had 16 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 72-68 to snap a seven-game los...

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Mercury vs. Storm Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bet for WNBA Commissioner's Cup Can the Phoenix Mercury finally turn their season around on Wednesday night? After making the WNBA Finals in the 2025 season, Kahleah Copper...

JUNE 3 • SI.COM

Paces Phoenix in loss Copper contributed 18 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes in Monday's 111-77 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Copper's shooting woes continued Monday, though she had her best outing of the season from beyond the arc and led the Mercury in scoring. She's still shooting just 33.7 percent from the floor and 19.0 percent from downtown this year, though the veteran guard has scored at least 16 points in seven consecutive contests. She's now averaging 18.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals in 33.3 minutes per game on the campaign.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Another rough shooting night Copper finished with 16 points (4-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 37 minutes in Friday's 75-68 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Copper has scored in double figures in every appearance this season. However, the 31-year-old has had trouble taking care of the ball. Copper also hasn't found her shot from deep, going 9-for-56 from behind the three-point line in the Mercury's nine regular-season games thus far.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pauline Astier sparks Liberty surge as New York holds off Mercury 75-68

Pauline Astier scored 16 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 13 to help the New York Liberty hold on to beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-68 on Friday night

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Leads Phoenix in scoring Wednesday Copper finished with 19 points (6-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes in Wednesday's 84-74 loss to New York.

Impact Copper had a team-high 19 points versus the Liberty and has now hit the double-digit scoring mark in all eight of her regular-season appearances thus far. However, Copper has struggled getting her shots to fall, with the 31-year-old shooting 34.4 percent from the field and 15.4 percent from behind the arc, both career-lows, entering Wednesday's contest.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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