Phoenix Mercury Fire Coach Vanessa Nygaard After 2-10 Start, Assistant Coach Nikki Blue Named Interim Head Coach

• Phoenix Mercury have fired head coach Vanessa Nygaard.
• Assistant coach Nikki Blue was named interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
• The Mercury have struggled this season, losing 10 of their first 12 games.
• Star center Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi have recently returned from injuries.
• The team hopes to make the playoffs for the 11th consecutive season.

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