Nikki Blue, once an interim coach for the Phoenix Mercury, has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the franchise.

Nikki Blue's lawsuit against the Mercury alleges unequal treatment based on race and gender, unequal pay based on race and ...

Former Phoenix Mercury coach Nikki Blue alleges racial and gender discrimination, unequal pay and retaliation in her lawsuit ...

Former Mercury interim head coach Nikki Blue is suing the team for unequal treatment of race and gender, unequal pay, and ...

USC Trojans assistant coach Nikki Blue is coming after the Phoenix Mercury, according to AP sports writer David Brandt. Blue ...

Phoenix Mercury WNBA basketball team interim head coach Nikki Blue speaks during a news conference, June 26, 2023, in Phoenix. Credit: AP. By The Associated PressUpdated July 3, 2025 9:47 pm.

PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury interim coach Nikki Blue has filed a lawsuit against the organization, alleging unequal treatment and termination in retaliation for speaking up against said ...

The suit claims that Blue was paid $250,000 in her interim role, which was less than the $375,000 that Nygaard, who is white, was making. Tibbets is reportedly making more than $1 million per season.

Former Phoenix Mercury interim coach Nikki Blue has filed a lawsuit against the team, alleging racial and gender discrimination, unequal pay and retaliation. July 3, 2025 at 9:47 p.m. EDT Just now.