Phoenix Mercury Announce Jovana Nogic Will Miss the Rest of the 2026 Season

鳳凰水星宣布 Jovana Nogic 將缺席 2026 賽季剩餘賽事

Jun 30, 2026, 01:33
USSports

Introduction

The Phoenix Mercury have confirmed that rookie guard Jovana Nogic will not play for the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season.

鳳凰水星已確認，新秀後衛 Jovana Nogic 將在 2026 年 WNBA 賽季剩餘時間內不會參賽。

Main Body

Nogic's absence follows a contract suspension that began on June 20, 2026. General Manager Nick U’Ren and Head Coach Nate Tibbetts stated that she is leaving for 'personal reasons,' and they emphasized that the player's well-being is the team's top priority. This news is particularly difficult for the team because they are already missing Natasha Mack, Sami Whitcomb, and Monique Akoa Makani due to various injuries.

Nogic 的缺席源於 2026 年 6 月 20 日開始的合約暫停。總經理 Nick U’Ren 與總教練 Nate Tibbetts 表示，她是因為「個人原因」離開，並強調球員的健康是球隊的首要任務。這項消息對球隊而言尤為沉重，因為目前已有 Natasha Mack、Sami Whitcomb 與 Monique Akoa Makani 因各種傷病缺陣。

Regarding her performance, Nogic had a very successful start as an undrafted free agent. She averaged 10.4 points per game and shot 42.1% from the three-point line, making her the team's third-highest scorer. Furthermore, she set a record on May 15 by scoring 27 points against the Chicago Sky. Despite her individual success, the team has struggled overall and currently holds a 7-13 record.

在表現方面，Nogic 作為一名非選秀自由球員，開局非常成功。她場均得分 10.4 分，三分球命中率 42.1%，是球隊第三高得分球員。此外，她在 5 月 15 日對陣芝加哥天空隊的比賽中砍下 27 分，創下紀錄。儘管她個人表現出色，但球隊整體表現低迷，目前戰績為 7 勝 13 敗。

Conclusion

Jovana Nogic has stated that she intends to return to the Phoenix Mercury for next season.

Jovana Nogic 表示她打算在下個賽季重返鳳凰水星。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 Moving Beyond 'And' & 'But'

An A2 student usually connects ideas with simple words: and, but, because. To reach B2, you need 'Connectors of Sophistication'. These words act like bridges, making your writing flow like a professional article rather than a list of facts.

🔍 The 'B2 Upgrade' from this Text

Look at these two specific words used in the article. They change the entire energy of the paragraph:

  1. "Furthermore" →\rightarrow The Upgrade for 'And'

    • A2 style: She scored many points and she set a record.
    • B2 style: She averaged 10.4 points per game. Furthermore, she set a record on May 15.
    • Why it works: It tells the reader, "I have more important information to add." Use this when you want to build a strong argument.

  2. "Despite" →\rightarrow The Upgrade for 'But'

    • A2 style: She was successful but the team struggled.
    • B2 style: Despite her individual success, the team has struggled overall.
    • Why it works: This is a 'Contrast Marker'. It allows you to put two opposite ideas in one sentence.
    • Grammar Tip: Notice that after "Despite," we use a noun (individual success), not a full sentence with a verb.

🛠️ Practical Application

If you are describing your own progress in English, don't just say: "I study hard and I like grammar, but I am nervous about speaking."

Try the B2 Bridge: "I study hard. Furthermore, I enjoy learning grammar. Despite my efforts, I still feel nervous about speaking."

Vocabulary Learning

remainder (n.)
The part that is left over after other parts have been used or removed.
Example:I spent the remainder of the afternoon finishing my homework.
suspension (n.)
The act of stopping something temporarily, or a period of time when someone is not allowed to do their job or play a sport.
Example:The player faced a two-game suspension for breaking the league rules.
emphasized (v.)
To give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing.
Example:The teacher emphasized the importance of reviewing the vocabulary before the exam.
priority (n.)
Something that is regarded as more important than another thing.
Example:My main priority this year is to improve my English speaking skills.
undrafted (adj.)
In sports, referring to a player who was not selected by any team during the official draft process.
Example:As an undrafted player, he had to work twice as hard to earn a spot on the roster.
intends (v.)
To plan or have a specific purpose to do something.
Example:The company intends to expand its operations into Europe next year.
Practice B2 words in a crossword→