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Phoenix Mercury explores trade options ahead of WNBA deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:55 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Phoenix Mercury explores trade options ahead of WNBA deadline

Summary

As the WNBA trade deadline approaches, the Phoenix Mercury are looking to enhance their roster. Currently at 10-18, they are five games behind the final playoff spot after a challenging first half of the season. Reports indicate that Alyssa Thomas has been mentioned in trade discussions, although those talks have cooled. Alanna Smith of the Dallas Wings may be a target for the Mercury, given her potential to strengthen their defense. The Mercury have limited salary cap space, necessitating strategic moves to acquire Smith or other players before the deadline.

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•Phoenix Mercury are 10-18, trailing in playoff contention.
•Alyssa Thomas' name surfaced in earlier trade discussions.
•Alanna Smith might be a target to bolster the team's defense.
•The Mercury have about $857,740 in remaining salary cap space.
•They need strategic moves to improve their roster before the deadline.

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4:55 PMYahoo Sports — What The Athletic’s report says about the Phoenix Mercury’s trade deadline status

What they're saying

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PHOENIX — As the WNBA trade deadline approaches, the Phoenix Mercury could look to bolster their roster as they try to climb back into the playoff picture after a turbulent first half of the season. A report from The Athletic’s Annie Costabile offered insight into where Phoenix has been behind the scenes — and how active it could be again before the deadline.
— Yahoo Sports

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