Courtney Williams scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, Olivia Miles had 19 points and nine assists, and the Minnesota Lynx eased past the Phoenix Mercury 111-77

Courtney Williams scored a season-best 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting as the Minnesota Lynx mauled the host Phoenix Mercury 111-77 on Monday night. Olivia

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury may be without multiple key players in Monday night’s matchup.

The Phoenix Mercury announced the addition of Lexie Held in the 2026 season following Toronto Tempo’s decision to waive the guard.

The Minnesota Lynx fired on all cylinders in the first half against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Seven defeats in nine games put a big question mark over the Phoenix Mercury’s 2026 season. Moreover, last season’s finalists lost five games in a row, which called for deep thinking over the strategy and roster decisions.

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts remained optimistic despite his team’s 75-68 loss to the shorthanded New York Liberty.

The Mercury signed Lexi Held to the active roster after previously being with the team during their 2025 WNBA Finals run.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury aren’t wasting time waiting for their season to turn around. After opening the year with a 2-7 record, the Mercury made the move to waive Kiana Williams on Sunday, creating an open roster spot as the club looks for ways to spark a turnaround.