Kahleah Cooper Gives Mercury This Specific Edge

Kahleah Copper joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2024, and she made the playoffs with them that season. However, that was not her first time in the postseason.

Aug 26, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) looses a grip on the ball as she is defended by Los Angeles Sparks forward Azura Stevens (23) and guard Kelsey Plum (10) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Kahleah Copper is one of the Phoenix Mercury's top players. She joined the team last season, as they acquired her in a deal with the Chicago Sky.

Phoenix traded Michaela Onyenwere, Brianna Turner and draft picks to Chicago for their scoring guard. Then, Copper averaged 21.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in her first season with the Mercury.

Aug 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) celebrates a three point shot against the Chicago Sky in the second half at Phx Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Before joining the Mercury, Copper played for the Washington Mystics and the Sky. Her role increased over the years, and she helped Chicago do something special. They won their first championship in 2021.

At this point in her career, Copper is no stranger to making the playoffs. She made the playoffs for the first time back in 2019, in a season where the Sky finished with a record of 20-14.

The Sky faced the Mercury in the first round, and they beat them 105-76. Diamond DeShields led the Sky with 25 points, and she was one of five players to reach double figures. Copper had a quiet game, as she came off the bench and had two points.

Aug 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) drives to the basket against Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) in the second half at Phx Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Chicago faced the Las Vegas Aces in the next round, and the Aces won 93-92. Copper had a better performance in that game, as she finished with 16 points.

After that, the Sky reached the playoffs the following year. In what was a shortened season, Chicago finished the season with a record of 12-10. The Sky faced the Connecticut Sun in the first round, and their playoff journey came to an end. Connecticut beat them 94-81.

Copper had 17 points in that game, and she had four assists and two steals in the process.

The 2021 season was a special year for the Sky, as they won the championship. They beat the Mercury 3-1 in the WNBA Finals. Chicago defeated the Dallas Wings, the Minnesota Lynx and the Sun before that. During her playoff run, Copper averaged 17.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals.

Aug 17, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) shoots the ball against the Seattle Storm during the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

In her time with Chicago, Copper and the Sky made the playoffs two more times. Then, when she joined the Mercury, Phoenix reached the playoffs that season. They lost to the Lynx, who beat them 2-0.

Will Copper win another championship?

Aug 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) celebrates a three pointer against the Chicago Sky in the first half at Phx Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Throughout her career, Copper has made the playoffs multiple times. In fact, she has reached the postseason six times.

Copper and the Mercury are having a good year, and if they play well in the playoffs, they could bring home a championship.

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