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Won't have minutes restriction Head coach Nate Tibbetts said Akoa-Makani won't have a minutes restriction for Friday's game against the Liberty, Aya Abdeen of Ballislife.com reports.

Impact Akoa-Makani is set to return from a two-game absence due to a concussion, and she's cleared to handle a full workload Friday. The 24-year-old guard has averaged 8.6 points, 2.6 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 21.0 minutes per game this season, so fantasy managers can expect her to take on her usual role against New York. Sami Whitcomb figures to revert back to Phoenix's bench as well.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared from injury report Akoa-Makani (concussion) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Liberty, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact After missing consecutive contests due to a concussion, Akoa-Makani appears to have passed the protocol and is all set to return Friday. The 24-year-old has started each of her 21 appearances in 2025, so her return figures to push Sami Whitcomb back to Phoenix's bench versus New York. Akoa-Makani has averaged 8.6 points, 2.6 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 21.0 minutes per game this year.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New York plays Phoenix, seeks 5th straight home win

New York is looking to extend its four-game home win streak with a victory against Phoenix

JULY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Phoenix hosts Atlanta after Gray's 24-point showing

Atlanta visits the Phoenix Mercury after Allisha Gray scored 24 points in the Dream's 87-72 loss to the Las Vegas Aces

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Akoa-Makani (concussion) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Dream, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Akoa-Makani withdrew from AfroBasket with Cameroon on Tuesday and was initially uncertain for Wednesday's game, but it has now been confirmed that she'll remain sidelined due to a concussion. Her next chance to play will be Friday against the Liberty.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't participate in AfroBasket Akoa-Makani (concussion) won't participate in AfroBasket for Cameroon, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Although Akoa-Makani was included in Cameroon's pre-selection group, she'll instead stay with the Mercury in the WNBA during the upcoming AfroBasket tournament that starts this weekend. The guard also remains in concussion protocol, which has clouded her status for Wednesday's tilt against the Dream.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in concussion protocol Akoa-Makani (concussion) didn't participate in Monday's practice, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Akoa-Makani remains in the concussion protocol, which puts her status in doubt for Wednesday's matchup against the Dream. The 24-year-old has started each of her 21 appearances this season, so her possible absence would leave a significant void in Phoenix's lineup. Kitija Laksa would likely see extra minutes if Akoa-Makani misses a second straight contest, although Kahleah Copper (hamstring) and Alexa Held (chest) both participated in Monday's session.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 20, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Sidelined with concussion Akoa-Makani (concussion) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Lynx, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Akoa-Makani will be sidelined with a concussion just as she was hitting her stride, averaging 10.0 points, 3.3 assists, 1.0 rebound and 1.3 steals in 25.3 minutes per game over her last four outings. With Kahleah Copper (hamstring) still out, Kitija Laksa may be in line to start Wednesday.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches nine points in win Akoa-Makani registered nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 78-77 victory over Golden State.

Impact The Mercury are dealing with a handful of injuries currently, and Akoa-Makani has stepped up as a result. Over her last four games, Akoa-Makani has produced averages of 10.0 points, 3.3 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 25.3 minutes per night.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records team's lone three-pointer Akoa-Makani supplied 13 points (6-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and four assists over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 79-71 win over Minnesota.

Impact It was a strange game for the Mercury, as Akoa-Makani recorded the team's only three-pointer. Phoenix was just 6.3 percent (1-of-16) from behind the arc, yet it still managed to win by eight points against the defending Western Conference champs. Akoa-Makani is averaging 10.3 points, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals across three games in July.

JULY 10, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Efficient in Thursday's road loss Akoa-Makani tallied 14 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes in Thursday's 98-89 loss against the Wings.

Impact Akoa-Makani has scored at least 10 points in just two of the past 11 appearances. She has picked up the pace lately, going for 11.6 points, 3.2 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game across the past five appearances. She has five three-pointers in that five-game span, too.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Sunday's start Akoa-Makani provided six points (1-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) across 14 minutes during Sunday's 84-81 loss to the Aces.

Impact Akoa-Makani misfired six times, and she was unable to contribute any other counting stats in what was a forgettable game. After a 21-point outburst against the Liberty on June 19, Akoa-Makani is averaging 7.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals in the past three appearances.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix faces New York, seeks 6th straight win

Phoenix is looking to prolong its five-game win streak with a victory against New York

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Cameroon to France to the Phoenix Mercury: Akoa Makani key among standout rookies Monique Akoa Makani’s journey to the WNBA was one that required focus. Throughout it, she had to convince herself that she belonged.

JUNE 24, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Phoenix visits Chicago following Akoa Makani's 21-point game

Phoenix takes on the Chicago Sky after Monique Akoa Makani scored 21 points in the Mercury's 89-81 victory against the New York Liberty

JUNE 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Mercury's Monique Akoa-Makani travels lesser-known path to WNBA rookie history | Sporting News What an accomplishment.

JUNE 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores team-high 21 points in win Akoa-Makani finished with 21 points (8-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound and six assists across 28 minutes during Thursday's 89-81 win against the Liberty.

Impact Akoa-Makani had arguably her best game of the 2025 campaign Thursday, with season-high totals in points (21) and assists (6). The rookie guard helped lead Phoenix to a fourth straight win while taking down the defending WNBA champions. The 24-year-old has now cracked double digits in the scoring column six times this season.

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

Muted performance in win Akoa-Makani ended with five points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two steals in 21 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 83-75 victory over the Sun.

Impact Considering Sami Whitcomb was out due to a knee and elbow injury, this was a disappointing showing for Akoa-Makani. The guard hasn't been able to make a big impact this season, posting averages of 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.2 minutes per contest.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 21 minutes Akoa-Makani closed with zero points (0-3 FG), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 76-70 win over the Aces.

Impact Akoa-Makani has cooled off for the Mercury and hasn't scored in double figures in five straight games. She hasn't been very reliable in fantasy formats, posting averages of 7.6 points, 2.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers in 20.1 minutes per contest.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Akoa-Makani scored in double digits in four games between May 21 and May 27 and was playing well to open the campaign. However, she's been trending in the wrong direction of late and has been unable to surpass the 10-point mark in her last four appearances. She's averaging 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 16.7 minutes per game in her three appearances in June so far.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in blowout loss Akoa-Makani contributed four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 13 minutes during Tuesday's 88-65 loss to Minnesota.

Impact This game was over in a hurry, and no starter for the Mercury logged more than 25 minutes. Although she's had a couple duds lately, Akoa-Makani is shooting 45.5 percent from the field and from beyond the arc in her debut WNBA season, averaging 9.0 points, 2.8 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.9 three-pointers.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mercury overcome an 18-point first-half deficit to beat the Sparks 85-80

Satou Sabally had 24 points, nine rebounds and four steals, Kathryn Westbeld and Kitija Laksa each scored 15 and the Phoenix Mercury overcame an 18-point first-half deficit to beat...

JUNE 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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