WNBA champion Kahleah Copper is making her Olympic debut in Paris 2024 after missing out on a roster spot in Tokyo. The Phoenix Mercury star talks to reporter Khristina Williams about what she’s looking forward to most about being on Team USA and why getting to share the experience with teammates Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi is so meaningful.WNBA star Kahleah Copper ‘hungry' for Paris after Olympic snub in 2021 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Napheesa Collier scored 23 points and grabbed 14 rebounds Saturday night to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 73-60 for their sixth win in a row. Alanna Smith scored 14 points and Courtney Williams added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Lynx (13-3). Natasha Cloud led the Mercury (8-8) with 14 points and five assists.
WNBA reporter Khristina Williams catches up with three-time All-Star Kahleah Copper to discuss her inspiring journey from her Philadelphia upbringing to representing Team USA in Paris.‘Being in this position is something you dream of:' WNBA star Kahleah Copper's inspiring journey to Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
When asked about the end of the Lynx's June 7 loss at Phoenix, coach Cheryl Reeve was quick to rattle off specifics: The Lynx were up six points with 90 seconds left in the game. A Kahleah Copper buzzer-beating three-pointer clinched the Mercury's comeback, 81-80. "They're still feeling that [loss], and that's a good thing," Reeve said. "Even as a staff … you get in that situation, you learn ...