Last Updated on July 31, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Regular Season

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Diana Taurasi Starter/Star 28.1 High 18.7 4.2 4.5 1.4 75.50 Phoenix leaned on Taurasi as its half-court orchestrator whenever she was available, with her deep shooting stretching defenses well beyond the arc. Independent coverage highlighted how her return from an injury-shortened 2019 immediately restored the Mercury’s offensive identity and late-game execution. (WNBA) All-WNBA Second Team (2020), All-Star (2020)
Skylar Diggins Starter/Star 30.7 High 17.7 3.3 4.2 1.4 70.75 Diggins-Smith quickly became Phoenix’s primary downhill creator after arriving in a major offseason trade, blending transition speed with efficient pick-and-roll play. Analysts frequently pointed to her chemistry with Brittney Griner as one of the league’s fastest-improving partnerships. (WNBA) All-WNBA Second Team (2020)
Brittney Griner Starter/Star 31.8 High 17.7 7.5 3.0 2.1 79.99 Griner remained the focal point inside on both ends, forcing defenses to collapse around the paint while anchoring Phoenix’s rim protection. Her season was interrupted by personal leave, but opponents still built game plans around limiting her interior influence. (WNBA) All-Star (2020)
Bria Hartley Key Contributor 24.8 Medium 14.6 2.9 4.5 1.2 53.36 Hartley thrived as an instant-offense guard, attacking gaps confidently and giving Phoenix valuable secondary playmaking before a torn ACL ended her breakout campaign. Independent reporting consistently described her injury as one of the Mercury’s biggest setbacks. (Sports Illustrated) Sixth Woman of the Year voting (2020)
Brianna Turner Starter/Star 27.9 Low 7.2 9.0 1.8 3.1 46.42 Turner’s value came through relentless defensive activity rather than scoring. She covered ground as a weak-side shot blocker, cleaned the defensive glass and earned widespread praise as one of the WNBA’s premier interior defenders. All-Defensive First Team (2020), Defensive Player of the Year voting (4th)
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough Key Contributor 19.0 Low 7.3 1.6 1.5 1.5 24.99 Walker-Kimbrough embraced a complementary wing role built around floor spacing and energetic perimeter defense. Her improved three-point shooting helped stabilize Phoenix’s rotation throughout the shortened season.
Kia Vaughn Key Contributor 18.9 Low 6.1 3.6 1.5 0.8 25.20 Vaughn supplied dependable veteran minutes behind Griner, screening effectively and defending traditional post players without needing many touches. Her experience gave Phoenix flexibility whenever the frontcourt rotation changed.
Alanna Smith Bench 15.6 Low 6.1 3.6 1.2 1.1 24.00 Smith’s role gradually expanded as a mobile stretch forward capable of protecting the rim in help situations. Coverage during the season often focused on her long-term upside and versatility more than immediate production.
Sophie Cunningham Key Contributor 18.9 Low 5.0 1.0 0.8 0.6 15.96 Cunningham filled an energy role off the wing, bringing physical defense and a willingness to shoot without hesitation. Coaches trusted her competitiveness even when the outside shot fluctuated.
Shey Peddy Bench 17.6 Low 4.0 3.0 2.4 1.6 22.00 Peddy earned minutes through relentless defensive pressure and aggressive on-ball play after joining Phoenix during the season. Her spark off the bench became an unexpected boost for the Mercury’s second unit.
Alisia Jenkins Bench 11.5 Low 4.0 1.5 0.0 0.0 11.00 Jenkins appeared only briefly as frontcourt depth. Contemporary independent reporting on her Mercury stint was limited because of her two-game sample and minimal role.
Nia Coffey Bench 15.3 Low 2.7 2.5 0.8 0.6 13.20 Coffey contributed rotational minutes as a versatile forward who could switch defensively and space the floor when needed. Most coverage viewed her as useful depth within Phoenix’s revamped roster.
Phoenix Mercury Totals 282.1 117.2 45.0 27.8 15.8 461.37

Playoffs

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Diana Taurasi Starter/Star 35.0 High 25.5 4.0 7.5 0.5 98.74 Phoenix’s offense revolved around Taurasi’s shot creation, with Seattle repeatedly forced to extend its defense well beyond the three-point line. National postseason coverage praised her willingness to take difficult late-clock jumpers while also creating opportunities for teammates despite relentless defensive attention. All-WNBA Second Team (2020), All-Star (2020)
Skylar Diggins Starter/Star 36.5 High 16.0 5.0 5.5 0.5 71.28 Diggins-Smith operated as the primary downhill initiator, constantly attacking ball screens to pressure Seattle’s defense. Even though her jumper was inconsistent in the series, analysts noted her pace and playmaking remained central to everything Phoenix tried offensively. All-WNBA Second Team (2020)
Brianna Turner Starter/Star 39.5 Medium 8.5 12.5 4.0 3.0 67.52 Turner’s influence came almost entirely through defense, rebounding and extra possessions rather than scoring. Writers covering the series highlighted her mobility, help-side rim protection and ability to switch onto smaller players while logging heavy minutes. All-Defensive First Team (2020), Defensive Player of the Year voting (4th)
Kia Vaughn Key Contributor 31.5 Medium 11.0 6.0 0.5 0.0 40.43 Vaughn filled an important complementary frontcourt role, giving Phoenix reliable interior scoring and physical post defense alongside Turner. Her veteran experience helped stabilize the rotation whenever the Mercury needed size on the floor.
Shey Peddy Key Contributor 21.0 Medium 7.5 3.0 1.5 3.5 35.81 Peddy changed the tempo whenever she entered, applying aggressive on-ball pressure and creating turnovers that fueled transition chances. Independent postseason coverage frequently pointed to her energy as one of Phoenix’s biggest sparks off the bench.
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough Key Contributor 19.0 Low 8.5 1.5 1.5 0.5 25.20 Walker-Kimbrough embraced a low-maintenance wing role, spacing the floor and taking open perimeter looks without disrupting the offense. Her efficient shooting gave Phoenix valuable secondary scoring during stretches of the series.
Sophie Cunningham Bench 9.5 Low 2.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 7.00 Cunningham saw limited minutes as a reserve wing, providing physical defense and floor spacing whenever Phoenix shortened its rotation. Her postseason role remained focused on energy rather than shot volume.
Alanna Smith Bench 8.0 Low 2.5 1.0 0.0 1.0 9.00 Smith was used in brief frontcourt stretches, offering length and help-side defense. Contemporary postseason reporting on her contributions was limited because of her small reserve role in the series.
Phoenix Mercury Totals 200.5 82.0 34.5 20.0 9.0 354.98