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Mercury Release Rookie After Injury, Sign Kiana Williams

6/27/2025

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In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Phoenix Mercury have released rookie guard Megan McConnell following a tibial plateau fracture in her right knee during her debut. To fill the void, they’ve signed Kiana Williams. Meanwhile, guard Lexi Held is on the mend from a partially collapsed lung suffered in a tough match against New York.

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Story summary

In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Phoenix Mercury have released rookie guard Megan McConnell following a tibial plateau fracture in her right knee during her debut. To fill the void, they’ve signed Kiana Williams. Meanwhile, guard Lexi Held is on the mend from a partially collapsed lung suffered in a tough match against New York.