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How Mercury's Harding and More Won Special College Award

The Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award was an award given to outstanding college players no taller than 5'8. The award's history dates back to 1969 for men, and for women, it was introduced in 1984.

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How The 1998 Expansion Draft Impacted Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury were one of the first teams in the WNBA. They made their debut in 1997, and they finished that season with a record of 16-12. After that season, the WNBA began to grow, and the Detroit Shock and the Washington Mystics made their debut in 1998.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / December 15

Once a Pac-12 superstar, Charlisse Leger-Walker is now part of No. 4 UCLA’s embarrassment of riches

There was Paige Bueckers. There was Caitlin Clark. And there was Charlisse Leger-Walker. Bueckers was the more-hyped-than-usual No. 1 high school recruit coming out of the class of 2020 who went on to win National Player of the Year as a freshman.

Minnesota Lynx News / Canis Hoopus / December 14

Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 1: Lynx Located Across the Globe

Call it an early Christmas gift … The Lynx Offseason Update is BACK! Throughout the WNBA offseason — one that is currently at a halt until the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is agreed upon — we will take you across the globe to see how Minnesota Lynx players are performing with their respective squads.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 14

This Caitlin Clark Team USA Footage Has Fans Seeing Double

During a July 23 interview on the Monumental Sports Network, Washington Mystics star guard Sonia Citron shared a hilarious story about a time one WNBA fan thought she was one of the league's other young superstars.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 14

Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark speak on WNBA CBA negotiations at USA Basketball camp

The USA Basketball training camp just wrapped up for some of the top women's basketball stars on Sunday, the first step of preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 14

Caitlin Clark’s Team USA Chemistry Has Fever Fans Eyeing Free Agency Fit

Indiana Fever fans have gotten to see both Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston competing on the court this weekend, as both young superstars are participating at the Team USA women's basketball senior team training camp in Durham, North Carolina this weekend.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 14

Mercury's DeShields Has Big Games In College

Diamond DeShields spent some time with the Phoenix Mercury, as she played with them in 2022. She played with them during a challenging year , and she did well in her time.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / December 14

Satou Sabally addresses Unrivaled withdrawal as fans question health protocols

PHOENIX — After reports surfaced that Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally would not be able to compete in Unrivaled this season because of lingering health issues, Sabally addressed the situation publicly.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 14

How Phoenix's 2016 Lineup Led Them To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2016 season with a record of 16-18. They reached the playoffs that year, and they beat the Indiana Fever, the New York Liberty before facing the Minnesota Lynx.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 14

How The Mercury Survived Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the season with a record of 27-17. They were third in the Western Conference, and they were fourth overall. The Mercury picked up some impressive wins during the season, as they beat teams like the Golden State Valkyries, the New York Liberty and the Seattle Storm.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 14

Connecticut Sun Forward Has Breakthrough Potential for 2026 Campaign

With 17 playoff appearances under its belt, it was rather shocking to see the Connecticut Sun face elimination from the postseason this year. However,

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 14

Mercury Take Down The Dream, Claim Another Season Series

The Phoenix Mercury nearly won a championship in 2021, as they reached the WNBA Finals for the fifth time. They finished the season with a record of 19-13, and they went on an impressive run to get to the last round.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 14

How Bridget Pettis Helped Phoenix During An Excellent Run

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs early on, as they were one of four teams that made the postseason in 1997. They faced the New York Liberty that year, and the Liberty came out victorious.

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'They Were Both Terrible': Caitlin Clark Makes Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull Admission

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is back to playing basketball after missing a huge chunk of the 2025 WNBA season due to a groin injury. The two-time All-Star played in just 13 games, last suiting up in July, after the team opted to let her sit out the rest of the campaign and the playoffs.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 14

Why The Expansion Draft Will Impact The Mercury

The WNBA is growing, as new teams are being added to the league. The Golden State Valkyries made their debut this year, and they had a respectable season.