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Phoenix Mercury Suspend Jovana Nogic, Miss 2026 Season

6/30/2026

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Phoenix Mercury announced guard Jovana Nogic will miss the 2026 season after her contract was suspended after her June 17 game.
Agent Boris Lelchitski denied Nogic left for UMMC Ekaterinburg or Serbian duties and pledged a 2027 return.
Nogic averaged 10.4 points and 42.1% on three-pointers in 16 games and was thanked by GM Nick U’Ren for contributions.
Center Natasha Mack will miss two to four weeks with a bone bruise.

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Phoenix Mercury announced guard Jovana Nogic will miss the 2026 season after her contract was suspended after her June 17 game.
Agent Boris Lelchitski denied Nogic left for UMMC Ekaterinburg or Serbian duties and pledged a 2027 return.
Nogic averaged 10.4 points and 42.1% on three-pointers in 16 games and was thanked by GM Nick U’Ren for contributions.
Center Natasha Mack will miss two to four weeks with a bone bruise.