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Phoenix Mercury consider signing Chennedy Carter after Aces waive her

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Phoenix Mercury consider signing Chennedy Carter after Aces waive her

Summary

The Phoenix Mercury are exploring the possibility of signing guard Chennedy Carter, who was waived by the Las Vegas Aces on July 7, 2026. The Mercury, seeking consistency to improve their playoff chances, are in need of offensive production as key players remain sidelined. Carter averaged 12.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists with the Aces, showing strong shooting efficiency. Phoenix is weighing the benefits of adding Carter against the potential disruption to team chemistry. The decision comes as the Mercury aim to improve their record and push for postseason contention.

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By the Numbers

•Chennedy Carter was waived by the Las Vegas Aces on July 7.
•Phoenix Mercury are searching for offensive consistency.
•Sami Whitcomb and Jovana Nogić are unavailable due to injuries.
•Carter averaged 12.2 points and shot 60.0% from the field this season.
•Mercury seeking to improve record for playoff contention.

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11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Phoenix Mercury make the call for Chennedy Carter?

What they're saying

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PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have spent much of the season searching for consistency as they try to climb back into the playoff picture, and now an opportunity may have unexpectedly landed on the open market. Guard Chennedy Carter was waived by the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday, giving teams around the WNBA a dynamic offensive talent to add to their rosters.
— Yahoo Sports

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