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The Phoenix Mercury found some stars over the years, and some of them helped the team make history. Diana Taurasi was the first pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft, and the Mercury selected her after finishing the 2003 season with a record of 8-26.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Why Mercury's Thomas And More Take Over The ACC

The ACC Tournament began in 1978, and today, the tournament is still going strong. The first championship game was a matchup between Maryland and NC State.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Why Phoenix's Free-Throw Shooting Helped Them Make The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2024 season with a record of 19-21. That was an improvement from the previous season, as they were 9-31 in 2023. The Mercury missed the playoffs that year, but after adding a new star in Kahleah Copper, they were back in the postseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Mercury's New Stars Put Team On A Path To Success

The Phoenix Mercury added two new stars in 2004, and they helped the team win a championship a few years later. The Mercury added Penny Taylor, and it was due to a dispersal draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Why The Mercury Lost Their First Playoff Game

The Phoenix Mercury made their debut in 1997, and they were one of eight teams. The WNBA would expand later on, but those original eight teams got the ball rolling.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Indiana Fever Coach Stephanie White Sends Message After Personal Update

Stephanie White’s first season with the Indiana Fever was a success. Despite the team failing to achieve its ultimate goal of winning a WNBA championship, White still led an injury-decimated squad to the semifinals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

How The Mercury Defeated A Future Rival

The 2020 season was a success, as the Phoenix Mercury finished the year with a record of 13-9. They made the playoffs, and they faced the Washington Mystics and the Minnesota Lynx.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 20

Phoenix Struggles In 2003, Misses The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2003, and before their 2012 season, that was their worst record. Phoenix had a record of 8-26 in 2003, and it all started with a loss to the Sacramento Monarchs.

Dallas Wings News / Swish Appeal / January 20

A perfect 13-for-13, Paige Bueckers wins Unrivaled’s first-ever Free Throw Challenge—and $50K

A banner debut Unrivaled season got even better for Paige Bueckers on Monday night. Bueckers established her new Unrivaled career high, scoring 37 points on 14-for-19 shooting, including 5-for-8 from 3.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 20

Lunar Owls are no longer Unrivaled’s lone winless club, plus Breeze also gets back in the win column

It took five attempts, but Lunar Owls have finally won a game, beating Vinyl 68-57. During the first half, the contest was fairly even with Vinyl ahead by one.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 19

Paige Bueckers shines with 37 points as Breeze get back in Unrivaled's win column

The Unrivaled League was back in action on Monday night, which means we got another look at Paige Bueckers and Breeze BC. She went against some of her Dallas Wings teammates, as Breeze matched up with Mist BC on Monday night, making it a busy night in the Miami area.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 19

Wings top prospect Lauren Betts continues to shine in senior collegiate season

The Dallas Wings are keeping their eye on the top prospects for the 2026 WNBA draft, including UCLA center Lauren Betts. Betts' numbers have not been as strong as they were last season, but she is still one of the best centers in college basketball.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / January 19

Aces: Jackie Young Hits Career High Scoring Blitz

Jackie Young plays for the Laces, who hold the best record in Unrivaled at 4-1. Young and Brittney Sykes have been the team’s top leaders, each averaging a little more than 20 points per game.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 19

Mercury Get Overtime Win, Have One Of Their Best Seasons

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs for the first time in 1999, but they got back on track the following season. Phoenix finished the season with a record of 20-12, which makes it one of the team's best years.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 19

Can Breeze bounce back and avoid a third-straight Unrivaled loss?

While Unrivaled’s youngest club opened the season with two wins, Breeze since has suffered from their inexperience, dropping two-straight games. Is Breeze’s two-game slide just a stumble, with the squad soon stabilizing?

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 19

How Mercury's Taurasi And Team USA Won Another Gold

Diana Taurasi's Olympic journey began in 2004, and that was a significant year for her. She helped UConn win its third championship in a row, and she won Naismith College Player of the Year, the Nancy Lieberman Award and Most Outstanding Player in the process.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 19

Analyst makes bold Paige Bueckers prediction that should please Dallas Wings fans

Dallas Wings point guard Paige Bueckers is going into her second WNBA season fresh off of winning Rookie of the Year honors. However, Bueckers might be going for more lucrative hardware in 2026.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 18

Indiana Hoosiers star’s Caitlin Clark dog name confession stirs Iowa rivalry buzz

Whenever Caitlin Clark was asked about the Indiana Fever having the No. 1 pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft during her final college season at the University of Iowa, she explained that she was happy about it because staying in the Midwest could feel more familiar to her as opposed to having to relocate to one of the coasts.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 18

Natasha Cloud's Unrivaled WNBA backup plan idea falls apart fast

Unrivaled is a nice offseason option for players, but it is no WNBA replacement. That's because the fledgling 3x3 league lacks the history, established platform, geographic team identities and other factors that the WNBA provides.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / January 17

Chelsea Gray Is Looking To Become The 'Goat' Of Unrivaled

Chelsea Gray became the first player in Unrivaled history to surpass 400 points, officially reaching the mark in her last game against the Hive on Jan.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 17

Liberty's Natasha Cloud's Impact Has Grown in Unrivaled

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud has never been defined solely by numbers, but her time in Unrivaled has added a new level of efficiency and confidence to her all-around game.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 17

Aliyah Boston's spicy exchange with Unrivaled foe gets Fever fans excited

Indiana Fever fans are in need of anything to get them excited about the WNBA right now. There is a sense of dejection among all of women's basketball right now, given the impasse between the league office and the players' associations regarding the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 16

Caitlin Clark jokes about defensive focus to Fever coach

It's hard to poke holes in Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's game. Despite Clark being just 23 years old, she is one of the most talented offensive weapons in all of basketball (men's or women's) when she's healthy and able to compete.

Chicago Sky News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Kamilla Cardoso gets dwarfed by 7-foot-5 player in China

Kamilla Cardoso is by no means a small human being. She stands 6-foot-7, much taller than the average in any country. But in China, the Chicago Sky star