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The Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty are no strangers to one another. They are of the WNBA's original teams, and they both made the playoffs right away.

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Paige Bueckers Shares Sophie Cunningham Mistake Story

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham went viral for comments she made after having to guard Paige Bueckers during Indiana's August 12 game against the Dallas Wings.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 18

Phoenix's Wins Over Conference Rivals Lead To History

The Phoenix Mercury's 2007 season was historic. They were in a rebuilding phase in previous seasons, and after missing the playoffs since 2001, the Mercury were back in the postseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 18

Why Pondexter's Scoring Helped Phoenix Win Again

Over the years, the Phoenix Mercury have had some special guards. They drafted Diana Taurasi in 2004, and a few years later, they drafted Cappie Pondexter .

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 18

Mercury's Gillom Battles Eastern Conference Team

Jennifer Gillom has a special place in Phoenix Mercury history. She was one of their first players, as she and Michele Timms came to Phoenix through allocation.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 18

How The Mercury Prepared For The Postseason

The Phoenix Mercury's 2025 season was their best in quite some time. They won 27 games this year, and in the franchise's history, the only time they won more was in 2014.

Dallas Wings News / Swish Appeal / November 18

If the Dallas Wings get the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, they better consider these three prospects

The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery is happening on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, meaning we don’t have long to wait to find out which team will earn the No.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 18

Why The Mercury's Preseason Prepared Them For 2015

The Phoenix Mercury have been a playoff team over the years. There were also times when they missed out on the postseason, but outside of their drought after the 2000 season, they typically make the playoffs.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 18

How Diana Taurasi Contributed To Phoenix's Dominant Run

Diana Taurasi is a Phoenix Mercury legend, and in her time, she had some big performances. She was an elite scorer, and her knack for scoring helped the Mercury accomplish great things.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 17

Paige Bueckers reveals first thoughts on Dallas Wings' new coach

The Dallas Wings have announced the hiring of Jose Fernandez as the next head coach in franchise history. No coach of the Wings has lasted longer than two years at the helm since 2018, and with a superstar like Paige Bueckers on the roster, it's important to get this hire right.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / November 17

Angel Reese Shares Announcement on Move Away From Basketball

Angel Reese is having quite an eventful WNBA offseason. After her second year in the pros, which saw her become an All-Star once again, the Chicago Sky star is making the most of her break with various activities on and off the court.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 17

Why Mercury's Thomas Was An Elite Facilitator

The Western Conference was competitive this season, as teams like the Minnesota Lynx, the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury were fighting for a championship.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 17

Sophie Cunningham Reveals Caitlin Clark Rule Amid WNBA Offseason

The Indiana Fever ended the season on Sept. 30 after losing in the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs. They fell 107-98 in Game 5 to the Las Vegas Aces. Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham didn't play in that game after previously suffering season-ending injuries.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 17

Why The Mercury Trio Boosted Their Offense

The Phoenix Mercury were one of the WNBA's best teams. They played well throughout the season, and despite a few setbacks, such as injuries to key players, the Mercury made it to the WNBA Finals.

Dallas Wings News / Sneakers on SI / November 17

Paige Bueckers Opens Up On Her Journey to WNBA Superstardom

Buckle up, because Dallas Wings point guard Paige Bueckers is in the fast lane to superstardom. She may be adjusting to the speed of Texas highways, but she is perfectly comfortable in national marketing campaigns.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 17

Why Mercury's Bonner Is An Auburn Legend

DeWanna Bonner has accomplished great things in her career. She has won two championships, she won Sixth Woman of the Year three times in a row, and she is a six-time All-Star.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 17

How The Mercury Made Adjustments In 2022

The Phoenix Mercury had a decent 2022, as they managed to reach the playoffs despite being under .500. They finished the season with a record of 15-21, and they faced the Las Vegas Aces in the first round.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 17

How Phoenix's Key Players Made Another List

The Phoenix Mercury have been in the playoffs 19 times, and after a short run in 2024, the Mercury had an impressive one this year. They faced the New York Liberty, the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at that time, and like Phoenix, all of them are no strangers to winning championships.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 17

Mercury's Sabally Comes To Play In Unrivaled Games

Satou Sabally was one of many stars who played in Unrivaled last season, and she had a good year in that time. She averaged 15.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in the first season, which made her Phanton BC's third-leading scorer.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 17

Indiana Fever’s Lexie Hull Reveals Move Away From Basketball

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull is coming off of her best season yet in the WNBA. In her fourth season out of Stanford, the former No. 6 overall draft pick averaged career highs of 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

WNBA News / Oregon Ducks on SI / November 17

Sabrina Ionescu Fools Oregon Ducks Fans in Hilarious Fashion

Oregon Ducks legend and New York Liberty lead guard Sabrina Ionescu is having an exciting offseason. She fooled everyone with an amusing disguise at the women's basketball game against the Army Black Knights in Eugene.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 16

Will Connecticut Sun's Breakout Rookie Retain Momentum During Unrivaled?

Although the Connecticut Sun had a grim 2025 season, there were plenty of players who still managed to shine on the court. Of course, three of those players included the talented rookie trio — Leïla Lacan, Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / November 15

Sparks Notes: Candace Parker Calls Out WNBA Coaching Cycle, Earns Hall of Fame Honor

In a recent episode of former Los Angeles Sparks' star Candace Parker's podcast, "Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston," the L.A. legend was honest in challenging the current WNBA head coaching cycle.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 15

Connecticut Sun's Mamignan Touré Endures Brutal Losing Skid Abroad

The Connecticut Sun's offseason has been a busy one as the franchise is trying to set itself up for success in 2026. Between head coach Rachid Meziane trying to build a solid foundation within the Sun and players continuing to train while abroad, the Sun has been putting in the work on and off the court.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / November 14

Alyssa Thomas’ Project B signing could reshape women’s basketball

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas’ signing with Project B could change the future of women’s basketball and create a true rival to the WNBA.