Overview
- The Mercury placed Nogić on a temporary contract suspension on June 20 and said she may return to the team for the 2027 season.
- Reports from Sport Klub say Nogić will spend the summer with UMMC Ekaterinburg and lead Serbia in EuroBasket qualifiers, but her agent Boris Lelchitski has publicly denied that account and said the goal is to prepare her for 2027 with Phoenix.
- Nogić averaged 10.4 points per game in 16 appearances and was the Mercury’s third‑leading scorer while shooting roughly 42% from three‑point range.
- Although her roster spot is held, Nogić’s salary still counts against the Mercury’s cap, and Phoenix has made short‑term depth moves such as re‑signing guard Shay Ciezki while managing multiple injuries to other players.
- A WNBA contract freeze lets a team reserve a player’s spot but not necessarily free cap space, so the immediate story to watch is whether Phoenix signs a higher‑cost replacement and whether Nogić’s overseas plans are confirmed.