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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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Meet Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper: Dogs, inspiration and — LeBron James? Phoenix Mercury star and Olympic gold medalist Kahleah Copper has an impressive basketball resume, but there's more to her outside of the ga...

JULY 6, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Dallas visits Phoenix after Copper's 33-point game

Phoenix takes on the Dallas Wings after Kahleah Copper scored 33 points in the Phoenix Mercury's 98-89 loss to the Dallas Wings

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores season-high 33 in loss Copper finished with 33 points (10-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 9-13 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes in Thursday's 98-89 loss to the Wings.

Impact Copper put on a show during Thursday's game, scoring 33 points, which is five points off her career-high total of 38 set on May 18, 2024. The veteran hadn't even cracked the 20-point mark during the 2025 season before this matchup against Dallas.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James scores 28, Bueckers 23 as the Wings start 4 rookies in a 98-89 win over the Mercury

Aziaha James scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half, Paige Bueckers added 23 and the Dallas Wings started four rookies in a 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury

JULY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

A'ja Wilson puts Aces ahead late and has 26 points, 18 rebounds in 84-81 win over Mercury

A’ja Wilson made the go-ahead basket with 22 seconds left and finished with 26 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists as the Las Vegas Aces beat Phoenix 84-81, ending the Mercury’s...

JUNE 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Chips in 12 points in win Copper produced 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Friday's 106-91 victory over the Liberty.

Impact Copper played a season high in minutes en route to her fourth consecutive game with double-digit points. The star guard was one of five Mercury players to score in double figures. Phoenix continues to ease Copper back into game action after she missed the club's first 11 games due to a knee injury. She has averaged 13.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals across 22.0 minutes per game through four appearances this season.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Satou Sabally scores 25 points, Mercury make 18 3s, WNBA record 35 in 2 games, to beat Liberty

Satou Sabally scored 25 points and the Phoenix Mercury set a team record for 3-pointers in the second straight game — and broke a WNBA record in the process — in a 106-91 victory o...

JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Kahleah Copper makes long-awaited home debut as Phoenix Mercury's Big 3 reunites Kahleah Copper will play her first home game of 2025 as the Mercury's "death lineup" takes the floor together for the first time in Phoenix.

JUNE 27, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Mercury beat Sky 107-86, set franchise record with 17 3-pointers CHICAGO (AP) — Sami Whitcomb hit five of the Mercury’s franchise-record 17 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, Kahleah Copper scored 16...

JUNE 22, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Game-high five swipes in win Copper finished with 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and five steals over 23 minutes during Saturday's 107-86 victory over the Sky.

Impact Copper was all over the floor defensively during Saturday's matchup. The 31-year-old guard has recorded at least one steal in all three of the games she's played this season. She's currently averaging a career-high 2.3 steals per game.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mercury set franchise record for 3-pointers in a game in 107-86 win over Sky

Sami Whitcomb hit five of the Mercury’s franchise-record 17 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, Kahleah Copper scored 16 and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 107-86

JUNE 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Phoenix Mercury vs. Chicago Sky | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | June 21, 2025

JUNE 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Will start Saturday Copper is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Sky, Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Copper missed Thursday's game against the Liberty to manage her knee issue. Sami Whitcomb got the start against New York, but will come off the bench Saturday in Chicago. Copper has played in only two games so far this season and has averaged 12.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 33.3 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Chicago Copper (knee) has been cleared to play Saturday against the Sky, freelance Mercury writer Jeff Metcalfe reports.

Impact After missing Thursday's game against the Liberty to manage a knee issue that kept her sidelined for the first 11 games of the season, Copper will get back on the floor Saturday. She has played in only two games thus far during the 2025 campaign, averaging 12.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals per game, while shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Monique Akoa Makani scores 21 points and Mercury hand Liberty their 1st home loss, 89-81

Rookie Monique Akoa Makani scored a season-high 21 points, Alyssa Thomas added 18 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists and the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 89-81 for...

JUNE 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Will rest Thursday Copper will not play Thursday against the Liberty due to left knee injury management, according to Desert Wave Media.

Impact The Mercury are taking a cautious approach on the second leg of this back-to-back set. Presumably, Copper is likely to be back Saturday against the Sky. While Copper is sidelined, the Mercury are expecting Sami Whitcomb (elbow/knee) back in the rotation Thursday.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alyssa Thomas and Lexi Held score 14 apiece to lead Mercury past Sun 83-75

Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds against her former team, Satou Sabally added 12 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Conn...

JUNE 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts double digits in season debut Copper finished with 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 18 minutes during Sunday's 76-70 victory over the Aces.

Impact Copper (knee) missed the first 11 games of the season due to a knee injury, but she was able to log 18 minutes with no apparent setbacks. Once Copper gets up to speed after knocking off the rust from her layoff, the Mercury are going to be awfully tough with her, Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas as the new Big Three in the Valley of the Sun.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Satou Sabally's 22 points lead Phoenix Mercury past Las Vegas Aces 76-70

Satou Sabally scored 22 points with nine rebounds, Alyssa Thomas added 14 points and 13 assists and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Las Vegas Aces, still without MVP A’ja Wilson,...

JUNE 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to make season debut Copper (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Aces.

Impact Copper missed the first 11 games of the season due to a left knee injury, but head coach Nate Tibbetts said Friday that the guard was "trending" toward making her season debut against Las Vegas. Copper will officially be able to suit up Sunday, but it's possible that her playing time is monitored during her first game back in action. During her first season with the Mercury last year, she averaged 21.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 32.4 minutes per game over 37 regular-season appearances.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Las Vegas hosts Phoenix following Young's 28-point game

Las Vegas faces the Phoenix Mercury after Jackie Young scored 28 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 88-84 win against the Dallas Wings

JUNE 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Impact Copper has been recovering from a procedure she underwent on his left knee in May. She hasn't played in any of the first 11 games of the 2025 campaign for Phoenix. The talented guard is coming off a breakout season where she averaged a career-high 21.1 points per game.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in practice Friday Copper (knee) was on the practice floor Friday, Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Copper has yet to play a game during the 2025 campaign for Phoenix, but it appears she could make her season debut sooner rather than later. The veteran guard underwent arthroscopy on her left knee in May. She played 37 games for the Mercury last season and averaged a career-high 21.1 points to go along with 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 31.4 percent from deep.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kahleah Copper, Mercury Call Out WNBA After Team Was Snubbed in Highlights From Win The WNBA's X highlights were completely focused on Paige Bueckers even though Phoenix beat Dallas by 13.

JUNE 13, 2025 • SI.COM

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