Phoenix Mercury waive Megan McConnell following knee injury, sign Kiana Williams. 🤕⁣ •⁣ The Phoenix Mercury have waived guard Megan McConnell after she sustained a tibial plateau fracture in her right knee during a game on May 30. 😥⁣ •⁣ Imaging confirmed the injury, and while McConnell has been released from the roster to make space for newly signed guard Kiana Williams, the team will continue supporting her through her rehab process. 💪⁣ •⁣ The Mercury also announced that guard Lexi Held suffered a lung injury in the June 19 game against the New York Liberty. She is making progress, with her return timeline still to be determined. 👏⁣ •⁣ Wishing them both a speedy recovery! 💜 #thegist⁣ •⁣ #wnba #womensbasketball #basketball #womenssports #injuryupdate #meganmcconnell