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