The injury bug continues to bite the Phoenix Mercury. Rookie guard Megan McConnell is the latest name added to the team’s growing injury list, and she’s expected to miss three to four weeks with a right knee injury.
The sister of Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell, Megan, recently signed with Phoenix and made her WNBA regular season debut against the Minnesota Lynx. She played 13 minutes and scored three points.
What Happened to Megan McConnell? Phoenix Mercury’s Injury List Grows
In what the team called a tough setback, McConnell went down with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of her debut. The Mercury confirmed the injury on Thursday but clarified that McConnell did not suffer a torn ACL.
BREAKING NEWS: Phoenix Mercury guard Megan McConnell will be out 3-4 weeks with a right knee injury.
She did not suffer a torn ACL.#WNBA
— Desert Wave Media (@DesertWaveCo) June 5, 2025
McConnell’s injury adds to an already long list for Phoenix. Forwards Natasha Mack and Alyssa Thomas both missed the team’s last game against Golden State with back and calf injuries, respectively. All-Star Kahleah Copper remains out for several more weeks following knee surgery.
Before joining the Mercury, McConnell starred at Duquesne University, where she averaged 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game in her senior season.
Despite Injuries, Phoenix Keeps Winning
The Mercury has stayed strong despite the injuries. They sit at 6-3 overall and are fourth in the WNBA standings. Satou Sabally has led the way with a team-high 20.7 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. Thomas had been second in scoring before her injury, averaging 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.0 assists.
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Phoenix has been one of the league’s biggest surprises following major offseason changes. WNBA legend Diana Taurasi retired, and Brittney Griner signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream. In response, the Mercury pulled off a blockbuster four-team trade with the Dallas Wings, Connecticut Sun, and Indiana Fever that landed them Sabally, Kalani Brown, Sevgi Uzun, and Alyssa Thomas.
What’s Next for the Mercury?
Phoenix is about to enter a key stretch of Commissioner’s Cup games. They’ll host the Seattle Storm and Dallas Wings at home before heading to Las Vegas to take on the defending champion Aces.
