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How The Mercury Found An Elite Reserve

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Cappie Pondexter in 2006, and that move paid off, as she helped them win their first championship. A few years before that, the Mercury drafted Diana Taurasi, and she went on to become the WNBA's all-time leading scorer.

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Aliyah Boston's spicy exchange with Unrivaled foe gets Fever fans excited

Indiana Fever fans are in need of anything to get them excited about the WNBA right now. There is a sense of dejection among all of women's basketball right now, given the impasse between the league office and the players' associations regarding the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

Mercury Have Battles With Longtime Rivals In 2020

The Phoenix Mercury picked up some impressive wins in 2020, and in the end, they finished the season with a record of 13-9. They made it to the playoffs, and after winning their first-round matchup, they were eliminated in the second round.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

How Mercury's Taylor Made A Special Hall Of Fame

The Phoenix Mercury have had some legendary players. Some of those players started out with the team, but others came to Phoenix years later. Penny Taylor is one of the players who joined years later, as she started her career with the Cleveland Rockers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

Mercury's Mack And More Ready For AU Pro Basketball

Natasha Mack was one of the Phoenix Mercury's starters during the 2025 season, and she did well in that role. She played 34 games, and she started in 23 of them.

Atlanta Dream News / Swish Appeal / January 17

How Rhyne Howard and Vinyl can raise their ceiling in Unrivaled

Last time they took the court, Vinyl finally secured their first win, with an Unrivaled-record 40 points from Dearica Hamby ensuring a convincing victory over Hive.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

Why Phoenix's Davis-Wrightsil Is A Part Of Texas History

The Phoenix Mercury found some talented players in their early years, and before joining the team, most of them had illustrious college careers. The Mercury brought in players like Jennifer Gillom, Bridget Pettis and Toni Foster in their first season, and the following year, they drafted players like Maria Stepanova and Brandy Reed.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 17

Fever Make 'First-Ever' Announcement on Kelsey Mitchell Amid WNBA Offseason

Kelsey Mitchell was the driving force for the Indiana Fever during the 2025 WNBA season. The 5-foot-8 guard played all 44 games in the regular season, averaging a career-high 20.2 points on 45.6% shooting, 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 31.4 minutes per contest.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

Mercury Face Eastern Conference Team In 2020 Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury have made the playoffs 19 times over the years, and during that time, they have played some exceptional teams. The Mercury have met some teams multiple times, and one of the first teams that comes to mind is the Minnesota Lynx.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 17

Why Friday night was the best night of Unrivaled so far

Asking for better games than what Unrivaled presented on Friday would be greedy, selfish and unrealistic. The first game of the weekend was a back-and-forth affair between Laces and Phantom.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

Why The Mercury Lost Their Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2001 season with a record of 13-19, and it was the second time they missed the playoffs. The first time was in 1999, and they finished that season with a record of 15-17.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 16

Sophie Cunningham sounds alarm with WNBA CBA update

With each passing day, there becomes more and more urgency for the WNBA league office and its players' association to come to terms on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 16

Caitlin Clark jokes about defensive focus to Fever coach

It's hard to poke holes in Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's game. Despite Clark being just 23 years old, she is one of the most talented offensive weapons in all of basketball (men's or women's) when she's healthy and able to compete.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 16

How The Mercury Avoid Overtime Games In 2002

The Phoenix Mercury had three overtime games in 2003, and they finished 1-2 in those outings. The first was against the Los Angeles Sparks, and the Sparks beat them 80-77.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 16

How Phoenix Added Game-Changing Stars

The Phoenix Mercury went through a rebuilding period, and it started after the 2000 season. The Mercury were a playoff team, and while they missed the playoffs in 1999, they still had a shot.

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Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 16

Sophie Cunningham’s ‘cuddle’ demand to Caitlin Clark fuels Fever reunion buzz

Many Indiana Fever fans want nothing more than for their team to bring Sophie Cunningham back in free agency this winter, whenever the WNBA league office and its players agree to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 16

Why Mercury's Prahalis Has Special Place In Ohio State's History

Samantha Prahalis was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury back in 2012. She was the sixth pick of that year's draft, and she had a solid rookie season. Prahalis averaged 11.6 points, 4.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 16

Why Mercury's Thomas Will Continue To Climb Assists List

Alyssa Thomas had an incredible 2025 season, and she helped the Phoenix Mercury make the WNBA Finals. That was the first time Phoenix reached the Finals since 2021, and it was the franchise's sixth appearance.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 15

Dallas Wings have to be strategic in free agency frenzy

The Dallas Wings and the rest of the WNBA would be having free agency discussions if there wasn't a new collective bargaining agreement coming around the corner.

Chicago Sky News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Kamilla Cardoso gets dwarfed by 7-foot-5 player in China

Kamilla Cardoso is by no means a small human being. She stands 6-foot-7, much taller than the average in any country. But in China, the Chicago Sky star

Paige Bueckers News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 15

Paige Bueckers part of why WNBA lockout could take place

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is a big part of the WNBA's growth over the past couple of seasons, which has also led to this impending lockout as the owners and player's association negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 14

Sky Duo's Unrivaled Season Off to Rough Start

New week, same old stuff. It was a lackluster week for the Lunar Owls, who feature Chicago Sky guards Rachel Banham and Rebecca Allen, as they moved to 0-3 on the year and are now tied with the Hive for last place in the Unrivaled standings.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 14

Aliyah Boston’s latest comment adds intrigue to Kelsey Mitchell’s free agency

While there are plenty of appealing free agents for the Indiana Fever to pursue this offseason (once the league office and its players finally agree to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement), most would agree that Indiana's priority should be re-signing Kelsey Mitchell.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 14

Sky's Angel Reese Joins Animated Film Amid Busy Offseason

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has remained a constant presence this offseason, continuing to expand her reach beyond the basketball court. In addition to her upcoming speaking appearance at Barbie Dream Fest on March 28th, Reese is set to appear in the upcoming animated feature film GOAT, further cementing her growing footprint in entertainment.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

WNBA CBA deadline passes without agreement

The WNBA and Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday, 11:59 p.m. ET deadline, allowing the prior CBA to expire.

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