NATASHA MACK NEWS

Sees limited run Mack accumulated four points (2-4 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 107-101 loss to Indiana.

Impact With the Mercury getting reinforcements back from injury, Mack's minutes are trending in the wrong direction. She's been limited to minutes in the teens in four straight games, but she continues to post gaudy defensive numbers -- she averaged 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks in that span.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Continues making impact defensively Mack posted 10 points (5-6 FG), six rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 16 minutes during Sunday's 88-72 win over the Mystics.

Impact Mack started for the sixth time in her last seven games, though her minutes have descended in each of her past five outings. The fifth-year center has still been productive particularly on the defensive end as part of the first unit -- Mack is averaging 6.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks in 20.7 minutes per game while shooting 72.0 percent from the floor over six appearances as a starter this season.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mercury pull away with a strong second half to beat Mystics 88-72

Alyssa Thomas scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and added eight assists and the Phoenix Mercury took control in the third quarter, defeating the Washington Mystics 88-72

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Late move into starting lineup Mack will start Friday's game against the Liberty, freelance Mercury writer Jeff Metcalfe reports.

Impact Kathryn Westbeld was initially listed with the starters but has been replaced by Mack. It's unclear if Westbeld will be available off the bench. In four starts this season, Mack has averaged 5.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.8 minutes per game.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well off bench Mack had eight points (2-3 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 90-79 loss to the Dream.

Impact Mack returned to a reserve role with the Mercury getting some reinforcements back in the mix, but she made the most of her opportunity Wednesday. Fantasy managers should temper expectations going forward, however, as she holds season averages of 3.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 17.5 minutes per game.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Mack won't start Wednesday's game against the Dream, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Mack started Phoenix's last four games while the team dealt with a plethora of injuries, but now that the Mercury are mostly healthy, Mack will return to the bench. During that four-start stretch, Mack averaged 5.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks across 22.8 minutes.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Posts career-high 13 rebounds Mack registered six points (3-3 FG, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds and three steals over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 79-66 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Mack has seen an uptick in playing time with several injuries in Phoenix, and she is taking advantage. Over the past four games, Mack is averaging 5.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down nine rebounds Mack posted four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 78-77 victory over Golden State.

Impact With Kahleah Copper (hamstring) and Satou Sabally (ankle) still sidelined for the Mercury, Mack continues to play a larger role. Monday's performance was certainly an outlier, however, as Mack holds season averages of 3.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in 16.8 minutes per game.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sees just 16 minutes Mack chipped in seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 FT) and six rebounds in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 79-71 victory over the Lynx.

Impact With the Mercury incorporating DeWanna Bonner into the mix, minutes will be tough to come by for Mack, especially when the team is healthy again. Mack is firmly off the fantasy radar in most formats.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 10 rebounds Mack totaled four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 102-72 win over Dallas.

Impact Kahleah Copper (hamstring) and Satou Sabally (ankle) were both on the shelf Monday, allowing Mack to draw the start. She's not a high-usage player, but she's a capable producer in boards and blocks when the opportunity presents itself. Copper and Sabally are both considered day-to-day for the Mercury.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first start of season Mack is in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's matchup against the Wings, freelance Mercury writer Jeff Metcalfe reports.

Impact Mack is set to make her first start of the 2025 season Monday. The center has come off the bench in all eight of her appearances so far but will move into the starting lineup with Kahleah Copper (hamstring) and Satou Sabally (ankle) sidelined. Mack is averaging 2.5 points and 4.4 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game this season.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sees just 12 minutes Mack amassed three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal in 12 minutes during Sunday's 84-81 loss to the Aces.

Impact With a minor role off the bench this campaign, Mack hasn't been able to generate much fantasy appeal. Through seven games, she's averaging 15.6 minutes per night with 2.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 18 minutes in win Mack registered six points (3-7 FG), two rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 18 minutes during Wednesday's 83-75 victory over the Sun.

Impact Mack saw a slight uptick in minutes Wednesday with Sami Whitcomb sidelined by elbow and knee issues, and it remains to be seen if Whitcomb will return Thursday. Mack is an elite rim protector, swatting 1.7 shots in 15.0 minutes across three appearances thus far.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Wings sign Kaila Charles and Haley Jones to hardship contracts

The Dallas Wings have signed guard-forwards Kaila Charles and Haley Jones to hardship contracts because the team had only eight available players before the two were added to the r...

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Doesn't do much in debut Mack had two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocked shots in 13 minutes in Wednesday's 93-80 win over the Wings.

Impact Mack was making her season debut after missing the first 10 games due to a back ailment. It was fair to expect a little bit of rust, and she wasn't completely empty handed. The blocked shots and steals were very nice since she didn't do much in the scoring department.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Mack (back) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Wings, Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Mack will make her season debut Wednesday after dealing with a back issue. The 27-year-old forward averaged 3.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game during the 2024 campaign in her first year with Phoenix.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas, Natasha Mack probable to return vs Dallas Wings The Phoenix Mercury and Dallas Wings could see their stars back for their game on June 11 at PHX Arena.

JUNE 11 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Probable for Wednesday Mack (back) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Wings, Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Mack is likely to make her season debut after missing the team's first 10 regular-season outings due to a back injury. The 27-year-old averaged 3.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 15.5 minutes per game in 40 appearances (11 starts) during the 2024 campaign.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

On track to debut Wednesday Coach Nate Tibbetts said Tuesday that Mack (back) is on track to make her 2025 season debut Wednesday against Dallas, Jenna Ortiz of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Mack averaged 3.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 15.5 minutes across 40 appearances (11 starts) for the Mercury last season, her first extended run in the WNBA. Phoenix is also expected to get Alyssa Thomas (calf) back in action Wednesday, so it's unclear how the rotation will pan out if both players get the green light.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas visits Phoenix following Ogunbowale's 26-point showing

Dallas visits the Phoenix Mercury after Arike Ogunbowale scored 26 points in the Wings' 81-65 loss to the Minnesota Lynx

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Mack (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Storm, freelance Mercury writer Jeff Metcalfe reports.

Impact Mack hasn't played a game yet during the 2025 campaign as she continues to deal with a back issue. The next opportunity for her to make her season debut will be Wednesday against Dallas.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle visits Phoenix after Held's 24-point performance

Phoenix hosts the Seattle Storm after Lexi Held scored 24 points in the Phoenix Mercury's 86-77 win over the Golden State Valkyries

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Resumes basketball activities Mack (back), who has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Valkyries, has resumed basketball activities, Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Although Mack will miss at least one more game due to her back injury, it was encouraging to see her resume basketball activities during Thursday's shootaround. It's unclear whether she'll be available for Saturday's game against the Storm, but even if she misses that matchup, it seems possible that she'll be in the mix to return sometime next week.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Mack (back) won't play in Thursday's game against Golden State, Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Mack's 2025 debut will be pushed back at least one more game due to her lingering back injury. She remains without a timetable for return, but her next chance to do so will come Saturday against Seattle.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State faces Phoenix on 3-game skid

Golden State comes into the matchup with Phoenix after losing three in a row

JUNE 4 • Associated Press