Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts out with illness against Seattle Storm
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:55 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts will not coach against the Seattle Storm on July 2 due to illness. Associate head coach Kristi Toliver has stepped in to lead the team at Mortgage Matchup Center. Tibbetts reported feeling unwell during shootaround and opted to stay home. The Mercury will also be missing starting forward Noemie Brochant, sidelined with an ankle injury, and starting center Natasha Mack, who has a foot injury. Alyssa Thomas returns to the lineup after a suspension.
- •Tibbetts out due to illness, Toliver assumes coaching duties.
- •Game against Seattle Storm scheduled for July 2.
- •Alyssa Thomas returns after a suspension.
- •Noemie Brochant and Natasha Mack are injured and absent.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts out with illness against Seattle Storm
"Phoenix Mercury associate head coach will fill in for Tibbetts against the Seattle Storm at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday, July 2.
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