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.
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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.
Nick U’Ren and the #Mercury are an embarrassment. Made the WNBA finals….and let Satou walk, didnt try and keep her at all….and free agency has been radio silence. Phoenix has 1 signing thats it, either no women want to play for the Merc OR the FO is incompetent. Lose lose
— CMan_23 (@Chazz47691842) April 12, 2026
it is AT’s birthday so it would be a great day for the Phoenix Mercury to make free agency moves
— SIRENA RIOS (@SirenaRiosAZ) April 12, 2026
This is very unlike them!!! And I been a fan since 2009.
I have never seen anything like this
— Drea ✨💣 (@adoseofdrea_) April 12, 2026
I’ve been X-Factor since 2005, this is PURE MADNESS! All the GREATS have re-signed or signed with new teams. And crickets about Kah. 🤬😡
— PhoenyxxRising (@PhoenyxxRising) April 12, 2026
Quite frankly not a single team in the league is having a worse free agency then the Phoenix Mercury
— ALYSSA THOMAS TO THE LYNX (@squinternz) April 12, 2026
General manager Nick U’Ren takes questions from reporters at Phoenix Mercury Media Day on April 30, 2025, in Phoenix. © Megan Mendoza/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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 Phoenix Mercury huddle up before their WNBA Finals game against Las Vegas Aces at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 8, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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