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Why Mercury's Taurasi Is A Hall Of Famer

Diana Taurasi started her WNBA journey in 2004, and after a lengthy career, she announced her retirement. Taurasi was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury, and she played with them for her entire career.

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Examining Braxton's Time With The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have acquired some talented players over the years, and occasionally, those players won championships elsewhere. Kara Braxton is an example, and she won championships with an Eastern Conference team.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / February 1

LA Sparks React to Kelsey Plum Tying Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart in Unrivaled

On Friday, during a 3x3 league Unrivaled matchup, Kelsey Plum hit a left-handed game-winner over Cameron Brink, propelling her Phantom BC to a 71-68 win over Breeze BC.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Looking At Mercury Legend Taylor's First Time In The Playoffs

Penny Taylor began her WNBA career in 2001, and she was drafted by the Cleveland Rockers . She had a nice rookie season, and she averaged 7.2 points, 3.5 rebounds,1.4 assists and a steal.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Why Phoenix's Free-Throw Shooting Was Significant

The Phoenix Mercury were one of the WNBA's best free-throw shooting teams in 2022, and they shot 81.7 percent in that category. The Seattle Storm were first, and they shot 82.5 percent.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Mercury Fall To A Bitter Rival In 2019

The Phoenix Mercury did well in 2019, and while they lost their last four games, they managed to make the playoffs. The Mercury were fifth in the Western Conference, and the only team that had a worse record than them was the Dallas Wings.

Connecticut Sun News / Swish Appeal / February 1

After the best-ever Unrivaled performance, what will Marina Mabrey and Lunar Owls do for an encore?

Philly was Unrivaled, and so was Marina Mabrey. The Lunar Owl lit up Xfinity Mobile Arena with, inarguably, the best individual performance in Unrivaled history—and, arguably, one of the best ever in all of basketball history.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Why Phoenix Had Success In 2007

The Phoenix Mercury were an excellent team in 2007, and they made history. In what was the team's second WNBA Finals appearance, the Mercury won their first championship.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Mercury And Valkyries Ready To Compete

The Golden State Valkyries were one of the teams the Phoenix Mercury swept last season, and while the Mercury beat them, the Valkyries gave some teams trouble.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / February 1

Behind Sweet Baby Rae’s best-ever Unrivaled game, Vinyl snaps their skid and upsets Laces

It did not happen as expected. Vinyl, however, did snap their three-game skid with an upset over Laces, 70-63. Instead of Rhyne Howard raining 3s, it was a career-best game from Rae Burrell that returned Vinyl to the win column.

WNBA News / New York Liberty on SI / February 1

Liberty's 2026 Schedule Includes Historic Matchup vs. Sparks

It's been nearly 29 years since the New York Liberty began play in the WNBA, and they are one of three franchises that are still standing in their original location.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / January 31

'Best Players Not There': How Derek Fisher, Kelsey Plum, and Nneka Ogwumike Frame Dilemma in CBA Talks

Tensions are high between the WNBA and the WNBPA Player’s Association ahead of the first full bargaining session announced for Monday, February 2, in New

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 31

Aliyah Boston Explains Unrivaled Focus That Could Add Fever Threat

Indiana Fever forward/center and three-time All Star Aliyah Boston has been putting in work during her time at Unrivaled this offseason, particularly in one category: three-point shooting.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / January 31

Statement Game for Marina Mabrey Proves Power of Playing Her Way

Last night, Marina Mabrey didn’t just score 47 points in a sold out Xfinity Stadium for Unrivaled, she made a statement about what happens when elite players are given freedom to be creative.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 31

Unrivaled sets women's hoops attendance record in Philly

Unrivaled made history in its inaugural tour stop of the three-on-three women's basketball league's second season, drawing the highest attendance figure ever for a women's basketball regular-season game.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 31

Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Gets Real About WNBA, Unrivaled WBB Impact

Paige Bueckers' standout performance in Unrivaled Friday night wasn't the only major takeaway from the Philadelphia festivities. Bueckers met the media after Breeze BC dropped a heartbreaker against Phantom BC, 71-68, but she had a moment that was simply bigger than just basketball.

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WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

Phoenix And Seattle Battle In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury and the Seattle Storm are two of the WNBA's best teams. They have won championships, and they have been a presence in the Western Conference for years.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

Mercury's Prahalis And More Represent Team With Special Numbers

Bridget Pettis was one of the Phoenix Mercury's early players, and when she played for them, she wore No. 32. She is the only player to wear that number, and she is one of the franchise's legends who have had their jersey retired.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Marina Mabrey drops 27 points in 7 minutes in dominant showing for Lunar Owls

Marina Mabrey was lights out for the Lunar Owls in a record-setting performance in an Unrivaled game. All of which was before the eyes of a barrier-breaking crowd of 21, 490 fans at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

Mercury's Taurasi Makes History In Significant Year

The 2009 season was a memorable year for the Phoenix Mercury. They won their second championship, and they did it by beating the Indiana Fever. Phoenix finished the season with a record of 23-11.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

Candice Dupree Takes Over In Phoenix's 2010 Run

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2010 season with a record of 15-19, and they managed to make the playoffs. They began their journey with a series against the San Antonio Silver Stars, and they won both games.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 30

Unrivaled’s Best Lineups Reveal a Common Indiana Fever Theme

The Indiana Fever have arguably the strongest core in the WNBA moving forward. That foundation is built around consecutive No. 1 overall picks — Aliyah Boston in 2023 and Caitlin Clark in 2024 — along with franchise cornerstone Kelsey Mitchell and high-energy contributor Lexie Hull.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 30