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Phoenix Mercury Open Commissioner's Cup at Home vs. Lynx
31 May
Summary
- Mercury start Commissioner's Cup at home versus Minnesota Lynx.
- Tournament play spans June 1-17 with prize money at stake.
- Key players like Naphessa Collier and Awa Fam are featured.
The Phoenix Mercury will commence their Commissioner's Cup journey with a home game against the Minnesota Lynx. The in-season tournament is scheduled to run from June 1 to June 17, encompassing seven games against each of the Western Conference opponents. The ultimate goal is to secure prize money by facing the top team from the Eastern Conference.
The Mercury's opening match is on June 1 against the Lynx, followed by road games against the Seattle Storm on June 3 and the Portland Fire on June 5. The Lynx are contending despite the absence of MVP runner-up Naphessa Collier, who is recovering from an ankle injury sustained against the Mercury. Meanwhile, the Storm have revamped their roster, notably acquiring Spanish rookie Awa Fam.
The Mercury will also visit Portland for the first time in over two decades, as the Fire, a former franchise, have been revived and added through expansion for the 2026 season. The Fire recently secured an upset victory over the New York Liberty. As of May 27, Mercury star Kahleah Copper was averaging 18.7 points per game, supported by Alyssa Thomas's scoring and assisting prowess.
