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Why Phoenix's Guards Received Recognition In 2008

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2007, and like every championship-winning team, people expect a repeat. However, things did not go according to plan.

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Breanna Stewart and Mist are ready to take over the top spot in the Unrivaled standings

First place is on the line at Unrivaled on Monday night. Week 4 wraps up Mist vs. Laces (8:45 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV), with the two 6-2 clubs meeting for the second time this season.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / February 2

Will the WNBPA be closer to a deal or strike after a “pivotal” in-person CBA session?

Today, the WNBA and WNBPA are holding what is being described as a “pivotal” meeting in New York, with players present for an in-person collective bargaining agreement (CBA) session for the first time since October.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 2

Why The Mercury Lost To One Of Their Oldest Rivals

The Phoenix Mercury were swept by the Minnesota Lynx in 2019, and during that time, they lost to another Western Conference rival. Phoenix lost its series against the Los Angeles Sparks, the Sparks beat them 2-1.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 2

Mercury Looking To Beat The Fever

The Phoenix Mercury's 2025 season was special, and this year may be even better. The Mercury were one of the best teams in the WNBA, and they finished that period with a record of 27-17.

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / February 2

Caitlin Clark shares thoughts on WNBA CBA negotiations

Will the WNBA and the players reach an agreement before a work stoppage?

Caitlin Clark explains why she aspires to learn from Luka Doncic

Caitlin Clark has an awkward moment with Reggie Miller during her NBC debut

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 2

Examining Phoenix's Extensive Playoff History With Minnesota

The Phoenix Mercury have made the playoffs 19 times in their history, and they faced some elite teams during that time. The Mercury made the playoffs for the first time in 1997, and they faced the New York Liberty.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / February 2

Lawsuit Raises Questions About Sky Ownership Practices

A lawsuit filed in Cook County has placed the ownership structure of the Chicago Sky under renewed scrutiny, raising questions about governance, transparency and fiduciary responsibility at a moment when franchise valuation across the WNBA is rapidly rising.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 2

Why Candice Dupree Was Key In Phoenix's 2011 Season

Candice Dupree joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2010. They acquired her before the start of the season, and they gave up a big name. The Mercury moved Cappie Pondexter, and she went to the New York Liberty.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 2

How Nakia Sanford Made Her Way To Phoenix

Nakia Sanford may have started her career as an undrafted player, but she eventually made her WNBA debut. She went undrafted in the 1999 draft, but she started her career with the Washington Mystics.

Dallas Wings News / Swish Appeal / February 2

Paige Bueckers puts on (another) Unrivaled show as Breeze wins big

As Unrivaled enters the second half of the 2026 season, clubs are beginning to establish themselves. On Sunday night, Breeze beat Rose, 81-56, thanks to a dominant game from Paige Bueckers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 2

Mercury Gearing Up For Commissioner's Cup Games

The Phoenix Mercury had a strong 2025 season, and now, they will look to do the same this year. The Mercury finished the season with a record of 27-17, and they reached the WNBA Finals.

Indiana Fever News / Total Pro Sports / February 2

Caitlin Clark Points to Lakers Superstar as a Player She Can 'Learn From'

Caitlin Clark has emerged as one of the biggest names in the basketball realm at the moment. Debuting in the WNBA back in 2024, Clark dropped some incredible performances to wow the crowd.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 1

Paige Bueckers Makes MVP Claim As Breeze Get Back In Win Column, Blow Out Rose BC

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers saw a lot of losing in the WNBA season, and she was hoping for something different in the Unrivaled League. However, her team, Breeze BC, had lost two straight games, and with just six games remaining in the regular season, they needed to separate themselves from the middle of the pack a little bit.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 1

Sonia Citron Offers Praise to Paige Bueckers Despite Losing WNBA's Rookie of the Year

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers should've been a unanimous winner of the WNBA's Rookie of the Year award, but two votes went to Sonia Citron of the Washington Mystics.

Caitlin Clark News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 1

'Confident' Caitlin Clark Doubles Down on Stakes Amid WNBA CBA Standoff

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has made no secret of how important she feels this current moment is for the WNBA. During Team USA training camp in December, Clark outlined her thoughts on the gravity of the current collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the player' association and the league.

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 2

Caitlin Clark explains why she aspires to learn from Luka Doncic

Clark joined NBC's pregame broadcast ahead of Sunday night's Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks game and called Doncic "amazing and incredible" before going on to discuss how she could pattern parts of her game after his to improve as she prepares to enter her third WNBA season.

Clark has an awkward moment with Reggie Miller during her NBC debut

Report: WNBA, players union to hold CBA talks on Monday

Unrivaled sets women's hoops attendance record in Philly

Diana Taurasi earns place in Arizona Sports Hall of Fame

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Caitlin Clark Receives Unexpected Offer on Sunday

Caitlin Clark closed out her second WNBA season under difficult circumstances, as injuries limited her availability after a historic rookie campaign. Clark dealt with multiple setbacks during the year, including leg and groin issues, and was eventually shut down as the Indiana Fever prioritized her long-term health.