The Mercury prevailed and ,79-71, in a hard-fought battle. Both teams experience swings of momentum throughout the game, which builds them a lead, but it seemed

All-Star Alyssa Thomas scored a career-high 29 points and took over down the stretch to help the Phoenix Mercury pull away for a 79-71 home win over the WNBA-best Minnesota Lynx

Fans recently submitted questions for ClutchPoints' first Phoenix Mercury mailbag article of the 2025 WNBA season.

DeWanna Bonner rejoined the Phoenix Mercury after being released by the Indiana Fever. Bonner, a former Mercury player, is returning to a familiar environment where she won two championships. DeWanna Bonner felt the love from the home crowd at PHX Arena and gave it back when the in-arena camera showed her on the big screen on Monday, July 7.

Despite the loss, rookie JJ Quinerly had a career-high 18 points and a career-best four made threes during the game.

Six-time WNBA All-Star DeWanna Bonner was waived by the Indiana Fever on June 25 and played the first 10 of a 16-year career with the Phoenix Mercury.

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The Phoenix Mercury are waiving guard Kiana Williams, the team announced Thursday. Williams appeared in four games (3-1) for Phoenix this season, averaging 5.3 points on 60% shooting and 42.9% from long range. She added 1.3 rebounds and one assist per game.