WNBA Team Escapes Another Loss After Releasing Player
WNBA Team Escapes Another Loss After Releasing Player originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
As the WNBA season heats up, the looming EuroBasket tournament could force several teams to lose players for 11 or more days midseason.
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One team hoping to avoid any roster shake-ups is the Phoenix Mercury. After an 85-80 road win over Los Angeles on Sunday, Phoenix sits at 5-2 and is off to a strong start in 2025.
Thankfully for the Mercury, it looks like they'll keep their current roster intact. According to Desert Wave Media, forward Natasha Mack will not compete for Montenegro at EuroBasket, which is from June 18-29. Instead, she'll remain with the Mercury.
"Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack will not play for Montenegro at EuroBasket (June 18-29) and will remain with the Mercury," Desert Wave Media's X post read.
Mack was selected with the 16th pick in the second round of the 2021 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky. She starred at Oklahoma State, where she was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year in 2020 and Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.
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Her early WNBA career included just three appearances with the Sky before she was released. Mack signed a 7-day contract with Minnesota in 2021 and played in one game. After spending time overseas, she returned to the league in 2024 and signed with Phoenix.
Last season, Mack played in all 40 games and started 11 of them. She averaged 3.8 points and 1.1 assists per game. In 2025, she has yet to suit up for the Mercury due to a back injury.
The same report noted one more player-related update:
"After waiving Sevgi Uzun, the Mercury will not lose any players for EuroBasket."
Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4).© Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Uzun was cut early Monday night in a somewhat surprising move. She had played in all seven games and was averaging 14.6 minutes per contest.
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Phoenix returns to action on Tuesday night on the road against Minnesota. After that, they'll host three straight games against Golden State, Seattle and Dallas.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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