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Mercury Continue To Find Talent In The Third Round

When it comes to the WNBA Draft, the Phoenix Mercury have selected several players. They found stars that helped the team take steps in the right direction, and some of them helped the franchise make history.

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Unrivaled Drops Surprise Angel Reese Announcement

It turns out the rumors were true, as Unrivaled announced the surprise return of Angel Reese to Rose BC on Wednesday morning. This was revealed through a short and simple release that read: "2025 Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese has agreed to a new deal with the league for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 11

How The Mercury's Facilitating Led To A Finals Appearance

After a successful 1997 season, the Phoenix Mercury wanted to keep that momentum going. They finished that season with a record of 16-12. The following year was even better, as they finished with a record of 19-11.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 11

Why Phoenix Lost To A Contending Eastern Conference Team

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2018 season with a record of 20-14. It was a strong season for them, and they were second in the Western Conference. The Seattle Storm were on top of the West, and they finished the season with a record of 26-8.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / February 11

Who will be the first-round winners in Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 Tournament?

The second edition of Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 Tournament tips off on Wednesday night, which, after a few late-breaking adjustments, will feature 12 first-round matchups.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / February 11

Kaitlyn Chen tops the list of Athletes Unlimited newcomers named captains for Week 2

Athletes Unlimited is now in its fifth season, and that’s been more than enough time for its foundational players to become well-known. Current Player

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 11

Mercury's Dupree Establishes Herself In College

Candice Dupree was drafted by the Chicago Sky in 2006, and after a few years with them, she joined the Phoenix Mercury . The Mercury acquired her in a trade, and they gave up Cappie Pondexter.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 11

How Mercury's Smith Became A Head Coach

Charmin Smith is a part of Phoenix Mercury history , as she spent some time with them. She started her career elsewhere, but she made her way to Phoenix in what was her last season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 10

Breeze BC Trades For Former Player of New Dallas Wings Coach to Help Paige Bueckers

Paige Bueckers has been doing her best to lift Breeze BC to new heights in her first season in the league. She's been tremendous, but Breeze is 5-5. They have a great point differential, but they are sitting in 4th place in the standings in need of a jolt.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 10

Fever Star Aliyah Boston Reveals the Way Kelsey Plum Is Pushing Her at Unrivaled

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston has stood out as much as any player participating in Unrivaled this year. This was on display once again Monday night as Boston finished with 33 points and dominated the glass with 16 rebounds in Phantom BC's 76-73 win over Vinyl BC.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

How Taylor's Playoff Experience Helped The Mercury

While Penny Taylor is one of the Phoenix Mercury's legendary players, she did not start her career with them. Taylor was the 11th pick of the 2001 WNBA Draft, and she was selected by an Eastern Conference team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

Why Phoenix's Stars Helped The Team Succeed

The 2021 season was a great year for the Phoenix Mercury . They finished that period with a record of 19-13, and they were fourth in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

Mercury Looking To Sweep The Mystics

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17. They were one of the WNBA's best teams, and they went on an impressive playoff run.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

Why The Struggling Mercury Received Recognition

The Phoenix Mercury added two stars in 2004, but the year before that, they struggled. They finished the season with a record of 8-26, which was their worst record up to that point.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

Mercury's Bonner Sets The Tone In Her First College Season

DeWanna Bonner began her career with the Phoenix Mercury, and she was the fifth pick of the 2009 WNBA Draft. She was a part of the same draft class as Angel McCoughtry, Kristi Toliver and Briann January.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

Why Phoenix's Series Against East Teams Mattered

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs in 2023, but they were back in the postseason the following year. They finished the season with a 19-21 record, and they faced the Minnesota Lynx in the first round.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / February 10

Unrivaled: Phantom Becomes Second Team To solidify A Playoff Spot

The Phantom own the second-best record in the league, sitting one loss behind the Laces, who clinched a playoff spot with their eighth win Feb. 6. Three days later, on Feb.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

How A 2000 Draft Pick Joined The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have an incredible story, and so many players have contributed to it. In some instances, they drafted players, and they went on to have great success.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9

James Pearce Jr. allegedly hit a WNBA player’s car during chase

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his car into WNBA player Rickea Jackson’s vehicle multiple times while chasing after her. In a criminal complaint obtained by Marc Raimondi of ESPN, Pearce is accused of following Jackson’s vehicle in his SUV on Saturday in Miami-Dade County, Fla.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Indiana Fever Point Guard Suffers Season-Ending News on Monday

The Indiana Fever turned heads in the 2025 WNBA season with a surprising run to the playoff semifinals despite facing a slew of injuries to key pieces.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 8

Unrivaled: The Laces Locked In For The Playoffs

The Laces, led by Brittney Sykes and Jackie Young, are sitting in the No. 1 seed at 8-2. Their eighth win came Feb. 6 against the Lunar Owls in a tight 74-70 victory.

Chicago Sky News / Stadium Rant / February 8

Reebok X WNBL: The Angel Reese Movement

Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese’s trailblazing path continues. The WNBL and Reebok Australia announce that Reebok will be the official footwear partner of the WNBL.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 7

Report: WNBA owners present modest CBA changes to players

The WNBA has at long last presented a CBA proposal to players, according to a report from Front Office Sports. Following a six-week period of silence with no reported movement, league representatives met with players earlier this week to renew talks.

Atlanta Dream News / Field Level Media / February 6

4-time All-Star Brionna Jones injures meniscus playing overseas

Four-time WNBA All-Star forward Brionna Jones sustained a torn meniscus last week while playing overseas but her agent told ESPN she is expected to return in time for the WNBA season.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Caitlin Clark reacts to Pacers’ blockbuster trade

The Indiana Pacers got into the NBA trade deadline action right before the 3 pm ET cutoff. The Pacers acquired Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick.