Nikki Blue's lawsuit against the Mercury alleges unequal treatment based on race and gender, unequal pay based on race and that her employment was terminated in retaliation for complaints about unequal treatment.

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

The Mercury and Suns organization pushed back strongly on the lawsuit, particularly its ties to attorney Sheree Wright, who has led several legal actions against the franchise.