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Phoenix Mercury fans are growing frustrated as other WNBA teams make significant free agency moves while the Mercury's front office remains inactive. This lack of action is causing impatience among the fanbase.
Fans cheer from the stands as the Mercury play against the New York Liberty at PHX Arena, Aug. 30, 2025, in Phoenix. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
PHOENIX — WNBA free agency has been in full throttle, but frustration is building among Phoenix Mercury fans who are watching teams make major moves while their own front office remains quiet.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) celebrates their win over the New York Liberty 79-73 to win the series during Game Three of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs first round at PHX Arena on Sept. 19, 2025, in Phoenix. © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The only move reported so far has been All-Star Alyssa Thomas re-signing, according to Andscape’s Sean Hurd. Natasha Mack, Kiana Williams, and Kathryn Westbeld received qualifying contracts. Kalani Brown is currently on the team’s roster, per the club’s website, but there have been no other signings.
Even former Mercury forward Satou Sabally has found a new home with the New York Liberty, a small blow for the organization as she was part of last season’s “Big Three” alongside Thomas.
That has left fans wondering what Phoenix has planned, with the tone shifting from patience to urgency.
The sentiment underscores a concern about the Mercury’s direction. The 2025 season was viewed as a rebuild, with several veteran Phoenix players moving on before the season began. While that reset helped push the team back into contention, this year’s roster must again address holes created by free agency and the expansion draft.
It also highlights the emotional aspect among fans, who want to see the team built to compete at a high level once again. But this offseason has sparked a feeling that is out of character and out of step with the organization’s identity.
The challenge is not just to improve talent internally, but also to remain a destination for elite players. With many top free agents finding homes elsewhere, that task has become more difficult for the front office.
Until then, the silence is becoming the story among Mercury fans and continues to raise questions about the team’s place in a rapidly changing WNBA landscape.
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Fans are frustrated because other teams are making significant roster changes while the Mercury's front office has not announced any moves.
Other WNBA teams have been actively signing players and making trades, but specific details on those moves were not provided.
The inactivity could hinder the Mercury's competitiveness in the upcoming season, as they may miss opportunities to strengthen their roster.

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