Kathryn Westbeld - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Extended reserve QO from Mercury The Mercury extended a reserve qualifying offer to Westbeld on Tuesday.

Impact By extending the qualifying offer to Westbeld, the Mercury will have exclusive rights to negotiate with her during free agency. Westbeld finished her rookie year in Phoenix with averages of 5.1 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld talks about not giving up when down in Game 2 Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld said the team stayed focused on winning even when down big in their Game 2 playoff matchup.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld on the team's underdog status Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld said she's "happy they have a team of underdogs."

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Records four steals in Game 2 Westbeld registered eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and four steals over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 89-83 win over the Lynx.

Impact Westbeld was outstanding at the defensive end, giving Phoenix a nice spark off the bench. The four steals tied her most this season, as she also had four steals May 25 against the Mystics in the fourth game of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs six boards in defeat Westbeld amassed two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two blocks, two steals and one assist across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 88-83 loss to the Sparks.

Impact Westbeld led the Mercury's bench in rebounding and logged at least 20 minutes for the first time since Aug. 7. The 29-year-old forward struggled with efficiency, though she was productive on the defensive end. She posted multiple steals and multiple blocks for just the second time in 42 regular-season appearances.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb on teammates making an impact coming off the bench Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb talks about how rookies Lexi Held, Kathryn Westbeld and Kit Laksa can make an impact off the bench in th...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Alyssa Thomas regains single-season assist record a year after losing it to Caitlin Clark

Alyssa Thomas took back the WNBA single-season assist record, topping Caitlin Clark’s mark of 337 set last season

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Sees 10 minutes off bench Westbeld logged one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound across 10 minutes during Thursday's 75-69 victory over Washington.

Impact Westbeld continues to be used sparingly off the Mercury bench. For the season, she's averaging 18.5 minutes per night with 5.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 36.1 percent shooting from the field.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Copper hits 5 3s, scores 22 to help Mercury beat Liberty 80-63

Kahleah Copper hit five 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, Alyssa Thomas had 14 points and nine assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the defending WNBA champion New York Libe...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Sees 11 minutes Westbeld amassed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and three rebounds in 11 minutes during Tuesday's 98-91 victory over the Valkyries.

Impact Westbeld was limited to minutes in the teens for the fourth straight game. With such a limited usage rate and workload, there are better options elsewhere for fantasy purposes.

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

Sees 16 minutes in loss Westbeld racked up five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and one rebound in 16 minutes during Sunday's 74-66 loss to the Dream.

Impact Westbeld remains a deep-league fantasy asset as a fringe rotation player for the Mercury. In 20.5 minutes per game this season, Westbeld holds averages of 5.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks on 35.8 percent shooting from the field.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld on Mercury coaching staff Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld talks about why she feels the Mercury coaching staff is the best she's experienced in her career.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Responds poorly off bench Westbeld accumulated zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across six minutes during Sunday's 83-67 victory over the Sky.

Impact Westbeld was moved out of the starting lineup, and she did not respond well, going scoreless for the second time in the past four games. She has three or fewer points in five of the past six appearances, too.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Moving to bench Sunday Westbeld won't start in Sunday's game against the Sky.

Impact With Westbeld moving to the bench and Satou Sabally (personal) sidelined, Kalani Brown and Sami Whitcomb will step into the starting lineup. Over her last five outings (three starts), Westbeld has averaged 3.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 16.0 minutes per game.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Friday Westbeld will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Dream, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact After coming off the bench the last two games, Westbeld will be a starter for the 24th time during the 2025 campaign. In 23 games in the starting lineup, she has averaged 6.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 36.8 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from three-point range.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 17 minutes in loss Westbeld closed Wednesday's 107-101 loss to the Fever with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 17 minutes.

Impact Westbeld was limited to minutes in the teens for the third straight game. With the Mercury getting some healthy bodies back, playing time may be hard to come by for Westbeld. On the season, she holds averages of 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks in 21.9 minutes per contest.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 10 minutes off bench Westbeld closed Sunday's 88-72 win over the Mystics with one rebound and one steal across 10 minutes.

Impact Westbeld returned after missing Friday's game against the Liberty due to an illness, but she came off the bench for the first time this season. She was struggling mightily prior to her absence, scoring a combined six points in her previous two appearances.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench role Sunday Westbeld will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Mystics, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Impact After missing Friday's game against the Liberty due to an illness, Westbeld will be in the second unit for the first time during the 2025 campaign. Natasha Mack will get a second straight start in the frontcourt alongside Satou Sabally.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Westbeld (illness) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Mystics, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Westbeld missed Friday's game against the Liberty due to an illness. The rookie center has played in 23 games during the 2025 campaign, averaging 6.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 36.8 percent from the floor and 30.8 percent from beyond the arc.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up Friday Westbeld didn't play in Friday's 89-76 loss to the Liberty due to an illness, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Westbeld wasn't officially ruled out in case the team absolutely needed her, but she ended up recording a DNP against New York. The 29-year-old's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Mystics.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late removal from starting lineup Westbeld is not in the Mercury's starting lineup against the Liberty on Friday, freelance Mercury writer Jeff Metcalfe reports.

Impact Westbeld was initially slated to start, but she'll instead come off the bench while Natasha Mack enters the Mercury's starting five. Westbeld has scored three points in each of her last two games and is averaging 6.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks over 22.7 minutes per games this season.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has dismal showing in home loss Westbeld closed with three points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 90-79 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Westbeld really struggled with her shot, and she wasn't alone. The Mercury collectively shot just 38.8 percent (26-of-67), with all five starters missing more shots than they made. In the past two games, Westbeld is averaging just 3.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists while averaging 19.0 minutes per appearance despite her starting status.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has terrible shooting performance Westbeld posted three points (1-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 79-66 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Westbeld misfired on all four of her shot attempts from inside the arc, while making just the single three-pointer. The rookie has been a bit erratic lately, but she is still averaging 9.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers per game across the past four appearances.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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