PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury waived forward Alexis Prince and activated the contract of forward Murjanatu Musa, the team announced Monday.
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May 11, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alexis Prince (6) against the Golden State Valkyries during a preseason game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Prince was with the team under a training camp contract in the preseason and was announced to the 2025 roster on May 15. She played in Phoenix’s first game of the season on May 17, leading the team in rebounds. Prince’s first stint with the Mercury came in 2017, appearing in 18 games.
Aug 7, 2024; Paris, France; Nigeria forward Murjanatu Musa (20) drives to the basket against United States power forward Alyssa Thomas (14) in the women’s basketball quarterfinals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Musa played for the Tarbes Gespe Bigorre of the Ligue féminine in France and the Nigerian national team. She averaged 14.9 points and 9.4 rebounds with Tarbes, and 15.6 points and 13.8 rebounds in the Eurocup.
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