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Phoenix Mercury Cut Marta Suarez Amidst WNBA Season
17 Jul
Summary
- Marta Suarez was released by the Phoenix Mercury on July 16.
- She previously played for the Golden State Valkyries after draft night trade.
- The Valkyries acquired Suarez's draft rights in a trade for Flau'Jae Johnson.
Marta Suarez, a former first-round WNBA draft pick, was released by the Phoenix Mercury on July 16. She had signed a developmental contract with the team on May 6 and later a 7-day contract.
Suarez's path in the league has been complex. The Golden State Valkyries had waived her on May 2, despite previously trading for her draft rights.
During the 2026 WNBA Draft, Golden State surprisingly traded their eighth overall pick, Flau'Jae Johnson, to the Seattle Storm for the draft rights to Suarez and a future second-round pick. Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin expressed initial hesitation in discussing the trade but praised Suarez's fierce, fearless, and intelligent play.
