Kahleah Copper discusses playoff ambitions, representation, and All-Star selection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury addressed key issues before their game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Topics included the league's growth since the CBA change and the lack of black women head coaches in the WNBA. Despite disappointment over not initially making the All-Star team, Copper later received a selection as a replacement. The Mercury, who entered the game with a 10-18 record, are striving for a playoff push with 16 games remaining. They previously faced challenges this season after reaching the Finals last year.
- •Copper emphasized the importance of representation with no black women head coaches in the WNBA.
- •She expressed disappointment over her initial All-Star selection but was later named as a replacement.
- •The Mercury are attempting a playoff push after struggling this season.
- •Copper highlighted the progress made in player salaries since her rookie year.
- •The Mercury defeated the Sparks prior to Copper's remarks.
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Mercury guard Copper talks about playoff push, black women head coaches, all-star team
"LOS ANGELES -- Before taking on the Sparks, Mercury guard Kahleah Copper talked about various topics.
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