Kelsey Plum and her new Phoenix Mercury teammates work to gain chemistry with an eye on 2027

Breaking NewsAvalanche star Cale Makar agrees to largest deal in NHL historyRead moreTRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNCAAF: Opening week's bestCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byKelsey Plum and her new Phoenix Mercury teammates work to gain chemistry with an eye on 2027DAVID BRANDTFri, August 28, 2026 at 8:21 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPhoenix Mercury's Struggles Continue After Kelsey Plum Trade: 2-8 Record Since DealThe Phoenix Mercury's big move for Kelsey Plum has not paid dividends.Athlon SportsMercury news: Nate Tibbetts reveals Kelsey Plum's final status for Mystics clashKelsey Plum scuffled in her Phoenix Mercury home debut Tuesday night against the Washington Mystics, and unfortunately, she will not get the chance to redeem herself in Thursday’s rematch. Third-year head coach Nate Tibbetts revealed that the two-time WNBA champion will miss the contest due to a lower leg injury, per Stephen PridGeon-Garner. Plum […] The post Mercury news: Nate Tibbetts reveals Kelsey Plum's final status for Mystics clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints‘What Is Happening?’ ‘They Tanking’ – Mercury’s Abysmal Record With Kelsey Plum Leaves WNBA World ConfusedThe Phoenix Mercury are quickly becoming one of the biggest surprises for all the wrong reasons. After reaching the WNBA Finals last season, the team is now struggling to find any momentum, and a recent stat surrounding their latest addition, Kelsey Plum, has only added more fuel to the growing confusion.Pro Football NetworkAdvertisementAdvertisementFamiliar faces, new sources help Phoenix Mercury in remaining stretchThe Mercury will try out different rotations in the remainder of the season, including ones with younger players looking to break into the WNBA.AZCentral | The Arizona RepublicFinal Injury Report for Mystics-Mercury: Will Kelsey Plum Play?The Phoenix Mercury may be without one of their key players in Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics.Athlon SportsPhoenix Mercury Suspend Kyara Linskens' Contract Amid DeWanna Bonner's DepartureThe Phoenix Mercury made the decision two days after losing DeWanna Bonner.Athlon SportsOne of the WNBA’s best teams just signed an all-time greatThe Atlanta Dream, currently the 4th-ranked team in the WNBA, have added DeWanna Bonner, one of the league’s most illustrious playoff performances.SB NationKahleah Copper’s early birthday party came with cowboy hats, fan love and 35 pointsPHOENIX — Kahleah Copper wanted to celebrate her birthday with the people who have supported her and the Phoenix Mercury all season. So, one day before turning 32, Copper asked the Mercury staff and X-Factor to dress in Western gear for Thursday night’s game against the Washington Mystics — and they obliged.Burn City SportsFormer Mercury Forward DeWanna Bonner Signs with AtlantaPHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner is heading to Atlanta to team up with Angel Reese and company. Bonner, the 17-year veteran, had the remainder of her contract bought out by the Mercury earlier this week, the team announced in a statement.Burn City SportsDeWanna Bonner Sends Parting Message to Phoenix MercuryDeWanna Bonner, who officially signed with the Atlanta Dream on Thursday, shared a personal post for the Phoenix Mercury.Athlon SportsDeWanna Bonner to sign with Atlanta Dream after Phoenix Mercury buyoutDeWanna Bonner, a 17-year WNBA veteran, has found a new home in what could be her final season in the league.USA TODAY Sports“Joining Angel Reese to Trash Talk Caitlin Clark and the Fever One Last Time”: WNBA World Reacts As DeWanna Bonner Finds New TeamTwo days after the Phoenix Mercury got eliminated from playoff contention with their 99-89 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, DeWanna Bonner decided to leave the Mercury. She and the Mercury reached a mutual contract buyout that allowed her to find a title contender so she could pursue her third WNBA championship.College Football NetworkDeWanna Bonner Gets Major Spotlight As Mercury GM’s Admission Raises EyebrowsAfter being waived by the Indiana Fever back in June, DeWanna Bonner re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, but things still didn’t pan out as expected for the 39-year-old veteran. With seven games left in the season, the Mercury decided to part ways with Bonner again, but this time they had to buy out the remainder [...]Hardwood HeroicsThree Mystics players make ESPN’s Top 50 player rankingsESPN released their latest Top 50 player rankings for the 2026 WNBA season. And three Washington Mystics players made the cut. Center Shakira Austin is No. 15, guard Sonia Citron is No. 19 and forward Kiki Iriafen is No. 28. The top three players on the list are Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson, Indiana […]SB Nation“Crazy”: Mercury GM’s Admission Around $451,220 DeWanna Bonner Decision Gets WNBA Analyst’s Attention For One Major ReasonDeWanna Bonner has now exited two WNBA rosters in consecutive years without either franchise recovering so much as a second-round pick for her. Now, based on how you look at it, it’s a quirk that says as much about the league’s culture as it does about a 39-year-old’s career winding down.EssentiallySportsDream news: DeWanna Bonner joins Angel Reese, Atlanta after Mercury buyoutThe Atlanta Dream have added a veteran forward to help their playoff push. Per a report by ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, DeWanna Bonner has signed with the Dream on a prorated max, which Philippou says comes to about $116,000. The move coincides with Bonner’s desire to compete for a championship as her career nears its end. “At this stage of my career, I […] The post Dream news: DeWanna Bonner joins Angel Reese, Atlanta after Mercury buyout appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsDeWanna Bonner Signing With Atlanta Dream After Phoenix Mercury BuyoutThe Atlanta Dream added DeWanna Bonner.Roundtable SportsSigning DeWanna Bonner doesn't solve the Atlanta Dream's biggest problemAdding DeWanna Bonner improves the Atlanta Dream, but it doesn't fix the team's biggest issue: its 3-point shooting.FanSidedDeWanna Bonner Gets Major Support As Angel Reese And Skylar Diggins React To Dream DecisionThe Atlanta Dream just bolstered their squad ahead of the playoffs after they welcomed DeWanna Bonner in a blockbuster trade following her exit from the Phoenix Mercury. After Bonner’s contract was bought out to allow her to “chase a title in what could be her final postseason,” according to Mercury’s general manager Nick U’Ren, she [...]Hardwood HeroicsAtlanta Dream Make Season-Defining Signing of 6-Time All-StarAll of a sudden, the tide is starting to turn for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA after a massive move. The Athletic’s Annie Costabile reported that the Dream are signing DeWanna Bonner to a contract to finish the season out with them. Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury earlier in the week mutually agreed to […] The post Atlanta Dream Make Season-Defining Signing of 6-Time All-Star appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY