KAHLEAH COPPER NEWS

Mercury's Copper Gives It Her All In Finals Kahleah Copper had some strong performances in the WNBA Finals, and her best happened in Game 4.

OCTOBER 12 • SI.COM

Even with key players injured, Phoenix Mercury go down fighting in WNBA Finals

Satou Sabally was out with a concussion and Alyssa Thomas was basically playing with one arm

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Scores 30 points in Game 4 loss Copper scored a team-high 30 points (12-22 FG, 6-7 FT) during Friday's Game 4 loss to Las Vegas, adding six rebounds, one assist and three turnovers across 36 minutes.

Impact This was a nice bounce-back performance from Copper, who was held to 17 points on 6-14 shooting her last time out. Unfortunately, for Phoenix, it still wasn't enough to secure the win.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Aces Beat Mercury For 4-Game Sweep, Win Third WNBA Title In Four Seasons

The Aces won their third WNBA championship in four seasons, beating the Mercury on Friday for a four-game sweep of the Finals.

OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to...

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Posts 17 points in Game 3 Copper ended Wednesday's 90-88 loss to Las Vegas with 17 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

Impact Copper did a good job as the tertiary scoring option, but the Mercury came up just short, falling into an 0-3 series hole. It didn't help that Satou Sabally (head) left the game early due to a head injury. If Sabally is out for Game 4, Copper is likely to be the primary or secondary scoring option along with Alyssa Thomas, as the Mercury look to extend their season.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Aces take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Mercury

The Las Vegas Aces visit the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals with a 2-0 lead in the series

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Las Vegas tries to finish off WNBA Finals against Phoenix in game 3

The Las Vegas Aces look to clinch the WNBA Finals over the Phoenix Mercury in game three

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Down 2-0 in WNBA Finals, Mercury need a jolt with series moving to Phoenix

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbets was critical of his team’s defense after allowing the Las Vegas Aces to average 90 points through the first two games of the WNBA Finals

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Team-high 23 points not enough Copper closed with 23 points (9-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and three rebounds in 31 minutes during Sunday's 91-78 loss to the Aces in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

Impact Copper paced the Mercury in scoring Sunday, but it wasn't enough to knot the series at 1-1 for Phoenix. It was still the highest scoring output of the postseason for the star guard, who has averaged 16.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 33.9 minutes per game over nine appearances in the 2025 playoffs.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Young's record 21-point quarter propels Aces to 91-78 win over Mercury and 2-0 WNBA Finals lead

Jackie Young set a WNBA Finals record with 21 points in the third quarter, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 91-78 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Mercury must correct mistakes from Game 1 if they want to even WNBA Finals series with Aces

The Phoenix Mercury led Game 1 of the WNBA Finals for more than two-thirds of the game, but couldn’t finish what they started in their 89-86 loss to the Las Vegas Aces

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Aces take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Mercury

The Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Las Vegas Aces bench comes up with needed spark in Game 1 victory over the Phoenix Mercury

Before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, coach Becky Hammon made a bold statement about her bench, considering the reserves that helped the Las Vegas Aces win back-to-back championships i...

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Alyssa Thomas misses crucial free throws as Phoenix falls to Las Vegas in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

Alyssa Thomas wouldn’t make excuses for missing two late free throws in Phoenix’s WNBA Finals-opening loss to Las Vegas

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Drops 21 points in Game 1 loss Copper finished with 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 35 minutes during Friday's 89-86 Game 1 loss to the Aces

Impact Copper set a WNBA Finals single-game first-half record with five three-pointers. However, Dana Evans of the Aces tied that record in the second half. Copper was incredibly efficient in this series-opening matchup, shooting 58.3 percent from the floor.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

The WNBA Finals begin on Friday. Here are some things to know

WNBA Finals coaches Becky Hammon and Nate Tibbetts share a South Dakota heritage with both growing up there

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Mercury's UNO Queen Alyssa Thomas drops Draw 4s ahead of WNBA Finals Alyssa Thomas’ competitiveness stretches far beyond the basketball court. Just ask Kahleah Copper, who lost a not-so-friendly game of UNO to...

OCTOBER 3 • USATODAY.COM

Aces and Mercury overcame challenges to reach the WNBA Finals

Las Vegas and Phoenix have both reached the WNBA Finals after overcoming significant challenges

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Unrivaled Headed to Philadelphia Next Season for League's 1st 'Tour Stop'

Unrivaled is headed to Philly! The 3-on-3 women's basketball league announced it will play a pair of games there during its second season.

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Money well spent: Ishbia's investment into WNBA's Mercury pays off fast with surprise run to Finals

Mat Ishbia's investment into the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury has paid off in a hurry

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas chase a third WNBA title in four years as they face Phoenix in Finals

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are looking to accomplish something only done once before by winning a third WNBA championship in four seasons

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Sabally's 23 points lead Mercury over Lynx 84-76 in Game 3 of WNBA semifinals

Satou Sabally scores 23 points, leading the Phoenix Mercury to an 84-76 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA playoff semifinals

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Pours in 21 points in Game 3 win Copper recorded 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 36 minutes of Friday's 84-76 Game 3 win over the Lynx.

Impact Similar to Game 1, Copper was everywhere in this contest, combining with Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally for 65 points. Copper was averaging 14.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in her previous five postseason contests, and now the Mercury are one win away from a trip to the WNBA Finals.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE