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From rebuild to Finals: What Mercury fans can be thankful for after 2025 season

PHOENIX — After a rollercoaster season and making it all the way to the WNBA Finals, the Phoenix Mercury gave their fans more than just a playoff run. Here are a few things Mercury fans can be thankful for after a dramatic 2025 season.

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Sophie Cunningham Has No Hesitation Swerving Caitlin Clark's Pregame Outfits

While Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark wasn't on the court during her team's improbable run to the WNBA semifinals in 2025, she still managed to get attention by what she was up to on the sidelines throughout the postseason.

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Sky Should View Two New WNBA Teams As Trade Partners

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Why The Mercury's Preseason Win Prepared Them For Success

The Phoenix Mercury had a decent season in 2010. They finished the year with a record of 15-19, and despite being a few games below .500, they reached the playoffs.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 27

How Mercury's Thomas Helped USA Win Gold

Alyssa Thomas was playing for the Connecticut Sun at that time, but like Kahleah Copper , Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi, she was a member of Team USA's 2024 Olympic team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 27

Looking At The Journey Of Phoenix's 2015 Picks

The Phoenix Mercury have drafted many players over the years, and some of them have had big performances with the team. In recent years, the Mercury drafted players like Alanna Smith and Sophie Cunningham.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 27

Mercury's Mack Dominates In College, Impacts Both Of The Floor

Natasha Mack is known for her defense, and in her seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, she has made her presence felt. She had 47 blocks in her first year with the team, and this season, she had 52.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 27

3 things Dallas Wings should be thankful for

The Dallas Wings are going into Thanksgiving with a lot to celebrate despite being the WNBA's worst team in the 2025 season. The team has a lot to look forward to for 2026 and beyond as it tries to begin its climb back towards the top of the league.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 27

Indiana Fever Star Lexie Hull Gets Strong Message from WNBA Amid Offseason

By the time the 2025 season ended for the Indiana Fever, Lexie Hull was one of the last few remaining stars on the court for the team. The Fever were ravaged by injuries throughout the campaign, with no fewer than five players, including Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, suffering season-ending injuries at some point.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 27

Mercury's Pondexter Takes Down Another Future Team In Overtime

Cappie Pondexter was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2006, and she became one of the team's top players. She had a strong rookie season, as she averaged 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 27

How A Mercury Draft Pick Played Years Later

The Phoenix Mercury have interesting ties to players and teams, and one of them is especially intriguing. Marion Jones, who is most known for track-and-field accolades, spent some time in the WNBA.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 27

Why Sky Can Be Thankful This Thanksgiving

Since the 2023 season, the Chicago Sky haven't looked the part of a former champion. However, it was just four seasons ago that the franchise took down the Phoenix Mercury in the 2021 WNBA Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 27

How The Mercury Returned To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs for the 19th time in franchise history, and they nearly won a championship. The Mercury took on the New York Liberty, the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces this year, and they beat two out of the three.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Caitlin Clark Sends Message to Lexie Hull on Wednesday

Caitlin Clark has quickly become the cornerstone of the Indiana Fever. After the franchise selected her No. 1 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she immediately stepped into the role of franchise centerpiece, elevating the organization on and off the court.

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Caitlin Clark's Team USA Number Change Turns Heads

There's a case to be made that Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark's No. 22 is the most recognizable number in women's sports right now. This is largely owed to Clark being arguably the biggest star in women's sports on her own, regardless of her number.