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Angel Reese Responds to 2-Word Message From Mercury Star
Angel Reese Responds to 2-Word Message From Mercury Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky are amid a well-earned break following a hard-fought win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday. Angel Reese once again played a pivotal role, scoring 11 crucial fourth-quarter points to help close out a 92-85 victory at Arena — a performance that capped off another dominant stretch for the second-year star. Advertisement Fresh off being named Eastern Conference Player of the Week, Reese is now preparing for the Sky's next challenge: a tough matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Over the past week, she averaged 19.7 points, 17.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game — numbers that highlight just how far she's come since her rookie campaign. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Even with a week off from games, Reese's presence hasn't faded, as she continues to stay connected with fans and fellow players on social media. On Friday, Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Cooper posted a two-word message on X. Reese wasted no time responding affectionately, quoting the post with one of her own. Advertisement 'I love youuuu & miss you grammyyyyy," she wrote. Copper is well remembered in Chicago for her time with the Sky, where she won a WNBA championship and Finals MVP in 2021. While the two did not share the court as teammates, Reese has been public about her admiration and respect for the veteran. As for Reese, her second season has been nothing short of remarkable, averaging 12.6 rebounds, 12.4 points and 3.8 assists in 16 games. She recently became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 points and 500 rebounds, hitting the milestone in just 38 games. This continued excellence earned her a second straight All-Star selection, reinforcing her status as one of the league's rising stars. Advertisement Related: NBA Star LeBron James Facing Backlash From Angel Reese Fans Related: Angel Reese Sends 10-Word Message After WNBA's Announcement on Tuesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Mercury Sign Former Top-10 Pick in Latest WNBA News
Mercury Sign Former Top-10 Pick in Latest WNBA News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Phoenix Mercury have added a former first-round pick in the WNBA Draft who only turned 24 years old last month. Advertisement Phoenix announced on its social media account Sunday the team has signed Haley Jones. The Atlanta Dream selected Jones at No. 6 overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft. "The Phoenix Mercury have signed guard/forward Haley Jones to a hardship contract," wrote the Mercury social media team. A hardship contract is intended to be a short-term deal to allow WNBA teams to have more than the 12-player roster maximum for a period. It's used in the league to allow teams to add more players when several others on the roster are dealing with injuries. Former Atlanta Dream No. 6 overall pick Haley Jones© Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Guard Kahleah Cooper and forwards Natasha Mack and Alyssa Thomas are currently sidelined for the Mercury. Advertisement Phoenix guard Lexi Held is also considered day-to-day entering the team's next game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday. Jones was a star with the Stanford Cardinal. The guard started for Stanford in 2020-21 when the team went 31-2 and won the national championship. The following season, Jones made first-team All-America with 13.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. During her senior season, she made third-team All-America, but her statistics improved to 13.5 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists per game. In 80 games with the Dream, Jones registered 3.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest. She started 30 of those 80 games. Advertisement Of those starts, 24 of them came in 2024. The Dream surprisingly released Jones this spring before the start of the 2025 WNBA regular season. Related: Mercury Cut Ties With Award Winner Ahead of Second 2025 Matchup This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.