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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Lineups Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury- Who Makes It to the Injury Report For Wednesday-Night Game?

The Connecticut Sun will have a healthy roster for Wednesday's matchup.

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Following a six-game slate in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup, we are back to the regular season matchup and the Connecticut Sun will host the Phoenix Mercury in the only matchup on Wednesday. The Sun will play back-to-back matchups and they will enter the home game from a trip to Indianapolis.

The Connecticut Sun suffered an 88-71 loss to the Indiana Fever on Tuesday and fell to 2-9 in the regular season. With a 1-4 record in the Commissioner’s Cup, the Sun finished bottom in the conference table. Connecticut are on a three-game losing streak and they would look to end it on Wednesday.

Final#BringTheHeat | #CTSun pic.twitter.com/CqtNvn7rs0
— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) June 18, 2025

On the other hand, the Mercury gets a break ahead of the road matchup in Montville. Phoenix had a 4-2 record in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup and fell short of the championship game qualification. They enter the fixture with a 76-70 win over the Aces and are high on confidence. The Mercury have posted a 8-4 record in the regular season but went 2-2 on the road.

Ahead of the crucial Sun-Mercury clash in the WNBA, let’s break down the injury report and starting lineups.

Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury Injury Report

When: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 7 pm ET
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut
TV: NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and MeTV | Live Stream: WNBA League Pass

Connecticut Sun Injury Report

Rayah Marshall: Out (Ankle)
Leila Ladan: Out (Overseas Commitment)

The Connecticut Sun will have a healthy roster for Wednesday’s matchup. Head coach Rachid Meziane earlier confirmed the absence of Leila Ladan due to her overseas commitment. She will be back in the end of July.

Rayah Marshall (ankle) is off the injury report. She missed four straight games and likely to be in the roster against the Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury Injury Report

Sami Whitcomb: Day-to-Day
Megan McConnell: Out

Phoenix Mercury have announced two players on the injury report. McConnell (knee) is slated to miss approximately 3-4 weeks as per the reports. Sami Whitcomb is on day-to-day basis. She player her first game of the season as a reserve and scored 18 points, including four 3-pointers.

Sami the Shooter!

Sami Whitcomb has tied Riquna Williams for the second most games with 2+ 3PM off the bench. Sami now only sits behind Kara Lawson. pic.twitter.com/rvAiEt8WBz
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) June 16, 2025

Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury Predicted Starting Lineups

Connecticut Sun- Jacy Sheldon, Marina Mabrey, Bria Hartley, TIna Charles, Olivia Nelson-Ododa

Phoenix Mercury- Kathryn Westbeld, Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas, Monique Akoa Makani, Kahleah Copper

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.