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Jennifer Gillom Leads The Mercury In Their Impressive Playoff Run

The Phoenix Mercury had a successful 1997, and they carried that momentum into the following season. They finished their first season with a record of 16-12, and in 1998, they finished the year with a record of 19-11.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

How The Mercury Established Themselves In 2005

The Phoenix Mercury found two new stars in 2004, which led to them finishing with a solid record. The Mercury were 17-17 that season, and that was the first time they were .500 or better since 2000.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 24

Sophie Cunningham's Fever Fame Gets UFC Spotlight

Sophie Cunningham has become a bit of a cultural sensation since joining the Indiana Fever. The WNBA veteran's feistiness was well documented before she arrived in Indiana, but her time with the Fever has taken her fame to another level.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 24

Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Shuts Down Narrative Around Caitlin Clark Rivalry

Games between Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers always seem to gain attention, but it has become a little bit more unusual since both arrived in the WNBA within the last few seasons.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Why The Mercury Have Defeated The Sun In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury are an experienced playoff team, and because of that, they have encountered several teams. The Mercury's first playoff matchup was against the New York Liberty, and fast forward to 2025, they met the Liberty once again.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 24

No longer Loser Owls, can Lunar Owls maintain a winning mentality in Unrivaled?

They’re no longer Loser Owls, as Unrivaled’s last winless team claimed their first victory of the season on Monday. Was the win a temporary upswing for Lunar Owls, or have they begun to discover a sustainable, winning formula?

Lisa Leslie Calls Out Brittney Griner’s Flagrant Foul to the Face at Unrivaled

For the most part Unrivaled seems like a chill vibe for top WNBA stars. The 3x3 league offers generous salaries, a central location in Miami, and focuses on player development.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

How Erin Phillips Won Her Second Championship With Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury have had many players, and while some of them started their journey elsewhere, they made their way to Phoenix. In some cases, those players won championships with the team, and when it comes to Phoenix's last title, Erin Phillips was on the roster.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 24

Why Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston Could Be Entering a Pivotal 2026 Together

It's no secret that Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston have developed quite the connection both on and off the court. The number one picks in the 2023 and 2024 WNBA Draft have formed a formidable duo on the floor, and developed a kinship as well—but what they might be able to accomplish in 2026 together could be one for the books.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 24

Wings Face Difficult Commissioner's Cup Schedule

The Dallas Wings have their schedule for the upcoming season, which includes 44 games, but six of them are a little different as they are part of the league's Commissioner's Cup.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Examining Phoenix's Ties To Penn State

Penn State is a school that has been involved with the WNBA since the beginning. Tina Nicholson was drafted by the Cleveland Rockers, and she played 24 games with them.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Fever Star Lexie Hull Missed Game Due to Health Issue

Lexie Hull played all 44 games for the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA season, averaging 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 27 minutes of action.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Why Phoenix Finished 1-1 In Postseason Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury went on an impressive run in the 2025 playoffs. They faced tough opponents, and they beat two of them. They faced the New York Liberty the first time around, and they faced the Minnesota Lynx after that.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 24

Mist’s Allisha Gray-Arike Ogunbowale duo headlined a night of guard excellence at Unrivaled

Backcourt excellence was on full display at Unrivaled on Friday night. In Mist’s 89-71 victory over Rose, Arike Ogunbowale and Allisha Gray took care of their opponent right away.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Mercury Looking To Compete, Start Season On Good Note

The Phoenix Mercury had an excellent 2025 season. They finished the year with a record of 27-17, and that was the most games they have won since the 2014 season.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Report: WNBA yet to respond to union’s December CBA proposal

The WNBA has yet to respond to the WNBA players union's collective bargaining proposal it provided nearly a month ago, Front Office Sports reported on Friday.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 23

Wings' Paige Bueckers Sends Surprising Indiana Fever Message Omitting Caitlin Clark

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has set the record straight about how she truly feels concerning having to play against some of the WNBA's biggest stars, which includes the Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 23

Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers Pledges $50k Unrivaled Reward for Heartwarming Donation

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers became $50,000 richer this week when she won the Unrivaled League's Free-Throw challenge, which was issued to whoever could have the best free-throw percentage on the most makes through the first 5 games, and Paige Bueckers took it home.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 23

Indiana Fever Face Extra Challenge with 2026 WNBA Schedule

Every WNBA season presents its own set of unforeseen hurdles. But the Indiana Fever can brace for one challenge right from the jump. On Wednesday, the WNBA released the full 2026 schedule, which remains at 44 games for a second consecutive season.

WNBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Post-ESPN Roles Continue To Accumulate For Elle Duncan

Just weeks removed from her departure from ESPN, Elle Duncan has plenty of work coming her way. The new host of live sports on Netflix, who is hosting her first broadcast for the streaming giant Friday as Alex Honnold attempts to free solo climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper, has added on a pair of hosting duties to come in 2026.