I haven’t done a lot of writing lately, but I really enjoyed this piece where I went a little deeper on the Phoenix Mercury and Alyssa Thomas’ MVP campaign:

The Phoenix Mercury are playoff-bound, and did it with four under-the-radar rookies: Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld, Lexi Held and Kitija Laksa. @morrscode.bsky.social takes a closer look at how they're helping and what their future is in Phoenix #WNBA www.thenexthoops.com/features/roo...

The Mercury beat the Liberty 80-63. It’s their fifth straight win. They also win the season series 3-1 against the defending champions.

The Phoenix Mercury have clinched their 2025 #WNBA Playoff bid. It will be the franchise's 19th appearance and second consecutive year in the postseason. @theixbasketball.bsky.social

On an Arizona adventure this week. Follow along and I'll thread posts about tonight's #WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky for @theixbasketball.bsky.social. PHX Starters: Sabally, Thomas, Mack, Copper, Akoa Makani CHI Starters: Onyenwere, Reese, Cardoso, Atkins, Banham

Going to be taking a step back from the @theixbasketball.bsky.social Phoenix Mercury beat. Will still have a story coming out next week but follow @kgier.bsky.social for in-depth coverage for the time being. Working 4 jobs at this point in my career is unrealistic and I have to take care of myself.

Thomas finished with 12 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

The Mercury hold on to win this one 92-84 after the Sparks refused to go away. Phoenix is 23-14. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Alyssa Thomas has now set the regular season record for triple-doubles in a WNBA season. She now has seven this season. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Sami Whitcomb is on fire. Seems like everything is falling for her tonight. This has turned into a rout. 76-60 Mercury with 8:26 left. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Hope DeWanna Bonner and Rickea Jackson are ok. These teams are playing an extremely physical brand of basketball. 70-57 Mercury at the end of the third quarter. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

The Mercury lead 48-40 at the half. Alyssa Thomas has seven rebounds and 10 assists already and Sami Whitcomb is 3-3 on 3-pointers. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

The Mercury and Sparks are underway from Los Angeles. Monique Akoa Makani is playing. She was questionable entering the game. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Alyssa Thomas scored her sixth triple-double of the season in the Mercury's 81-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday. @morrscode.bsky.social breaks down the win and Thomas' performance for @lockedonwbb.bsky.social. youtu.be/k5tRz5cOs10

Mercury win this one 81-72. Another great night by Alyssa Thomas. They are 22-14. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Alyssa Thomas has now set the Mercury single-game record for assists, breaking a record she shared with Cappie Pondexter. She has 16 tonight. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Alyssa Thomas with another triple-double. She now has 13 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists. Her sixth triple-double of the season ties her regular season record for triple-doubles set in 2023. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Mercury went on a big run to end the third quarter. They are cooking from three tonight (52%). Phoenix leads 67-54. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Alyssa Thomas is close to a triple-double. 10 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

A lot of players hitting the deck tonight. Seems like more than usual. #WNBA

Mercury lead 41-31 at the half. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Monique Akoa Makani's shot has looked smooth tonight. She is 3-3 from three and leads Phoenix with nine points. 35-26 Mercury with 2:51 left in the first half. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Mack is back and waiting to check in. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Natasha Mack went down for a while. She is heading to the locker room. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

17-15 Mercury at the end of the first quarter. Sami Whitcomb with six points off the bench to lead Phoenix. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Alyssa Thomas has an incredible basketball IQ. #WNBA

Kahleah Copper is indeed available. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Looks like Kahleah Copper is playing. She is out for team warmups. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Looks like PHX Arena is undergoing some renovations. The four video boards that usually display stats during games are missing. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Here at PHX Arena for Mercury vs. Valkyries. Kahleah Copper (questionable) was just going through warmups. Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts said she would go through warmups and then see if she can play. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally said the WNBA’s handling of back-to-backs this season has been “terrible” and “it’s like they don’t care about player safety.” #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Not much from Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts on Kahleah Copper’s rib injury. Said she is being evaluated. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Mercury lose this one 83-61. They fall to 21-14 on the season. However, the bigger story is Kahleah Copper’s rib injury. Phoenix is back at it tomorrow at PHX Arena against Golden State. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Kalani Brown minutes. Immediately scores and blocks a shot. She should play more. #WNBA

The Mercury trail the Aces 59-46 at the end of the third quarter. Per the @mercuryphx.bsky.social broadcast, Kahleah Copper is out for the game with a rib injury. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

DeWanna Bonner is the last active player in the W who played in the 2000s and is celebrating her 38th birthday today. However, she gives better effort than some players a decade younger than her. I’ve been really impressed. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Mercury trail 43-29 at the half. Phoenix is shooting just 28.9% from the field. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

23-17 Aces at the end of the first. Alyssa Thomas had a big first quarter though. Seven points, six rebounds and two assists. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

The Mercury and Aces are underway in Las Vegas. 7-5 Aces early. #WNBA

I asked @mercuryphx.bsky.social head coach Nate Tibbetts if center Natasha Mack could play more tonight given her great game the other night against Golden State and the Mercury going up against A’ja Wilson. He said “yep.” 😂 #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Phoenix survives a valiant effort from Golden State to win 98-91. The Mercury improve to 21-13 on the season with 10 games to go. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Career-high 12 points for Natasha Mack. The Mercury lead 85-82 with 5:43 left.

Mercury defense tightens up a bit at the end of the third quarter. Phoenix trails 73-68 after three. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Kahleah Copper keeps making shots for Phoenix but the Mercury defense continues to be lackluster. 73-66 Golden State late in the third quarter. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Natasha Mack has played really well for Phoenix tonight in limited minutes. Probably the best game for her this season.

The Mercury, who are not missing a single player, trail the heavily depleted Valkyries 59-47 at the half. The Mercury are losing the rebounding battle 19-13. I just don’t understand why Kalani Brown is not getting any playing time. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Both teams shot at least 60% in the first quarter. Mercury trail 31-28 at the end of the first. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

Monique Akoa Makani is indeed active for Phoenix tonight but Sami Whitcomb got the start. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social

The @mercuryphx.bsky.social and Golden State Valkyries are underway in San Francisco. 4-3 Phoenix early in the first.

Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts says guard Monique Akoa Makani is “trending towards” playing tonight against the Golden State Valkyries. #WNBA @theixbasketball.bsky.social