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How The Mercury Stopped An Eastern Conference Team In 2020

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2020 season with a record of 13-9, and that made them the fifth seed in that year's playoffs. The WNBA season was shortened to 22 games, and it was played in an isolation zone.

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Breanna Stewart addresses disappointing Unrivaled viewership numbers

Expectations were high for the Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball league headed into its 2026 season. This is owed to their inaugural 2025 campaign being a success, as the new league convinced many of the world's top women's basketball players to compete, attracted significant interest, and delivered a strong on-court product.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 13

Why Mercury's Bonner Is An Auburn Legend

DeWanna Bonner has had some incredible years with the Phoenix Mercury, and after playing elsewhere for multiple seasons, she came back to where it all started.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 13

Mercury's Moisés Pinto Has Impressive Game Against West Rival

The Phoenix Mercury have had many players, and they all have had different journeys. Some players were stars in college, and they came to Phoenix and made an impact.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 13

Liberty Teammates Face Off in Unrivaled Matchup

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud and her Phantom BC team handed Breanna Stewart and the Mist BC their first loss of season 2 of Unrivaled. Cloud, known for her defensive intensity and playmaking came up big on both sides of the ball when her Phantom team needed it most.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 13

How Diana Taurasi Helped Phoenix Reach The Finals

The Phoenix Mercury had an excellent 2021 season, as they finished that period with a record of 19-13. While that is a good record, that was not the best in the league.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Fever Announce Sophie Cunningham's Move Amid WNBA Offseason

Sophie Cunningham had a memorable first season with the Indiana Fever. In 30 games played, the 6-foot-1 guard averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 triples in 25.2 minutes per contest.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 13

Mock draft sends Lauren Betts to Wings with No. 1 overall pick

The Dallas Wings are keeping an eye on the collegiate basketball season to try and figure out who they should take with the number one overall pick in the draft if it were to happen this spring.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 13

Why The Mercury Regressed In 2002

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs for the second time in 2001, as they finished that season with a record of 13-19. That was their worst record up to that point, and the following year they regressed even more.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 13

Phantom flashes balance and versatility in sending Mist to their first loss of the Unrivaled season

In Monday night’s first Unrivaled game, Phantom trailed Mist at halftime, 36-34. Then, Kelsey Plum happened. KP opened the pivotal period by scoring the Phantom’s first eight points, converting two layups and nailing a 3.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 13

Mercury's Taylor Contributes In Her Final Season

Penny Taylor joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2004, and it all started with a dispersal draft. The Cleveland Rockers folded, and the Mercury selected Taylor with the first pick of that draft.

New York Liberty News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 13

Why The 1998 Mercury Remain Legendary

The Phoenix Mercury's first season was a success. They finished the season with a record of 16-12, and they were one of four teams that made the playoffs.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 12

Reports: WNBA, WNBPA agree to moratorium on league business

The WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association agreed to a moratorium on league business, specifically free agency, according to several reports Monday.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Angel Reese Makes Offseason Decision Amid Relationship Rumors

Angel Reese had another big season with the Chicago Sky in 2025, averaging 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals. She also improved her efficiency, shooting 45.8% from the field after making just 39.1% of her shots in her first year.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / January 12

Three Players Stand Tall In Unrivaled

Unrivaled has had countless great performances with 30- to 40-point games. Players have also piled up more than five double-doubles in just the second week of the season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 12

Dallas Wings, WNBA enter unusual free agency period

The Dallas Wings and the rest of the WNBA are in the middle of a lockout, but that doesn't mean free agency hasn't started. Front Office Sports reporter Annie Costabile explained the reasoning behind the weird ruling.

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Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 12

Sophie Cunningham's favorite WNBA moment says it all for Fever

Sophie Cunningham will become an unrestricted free agent as soon as the WNBA league office and the players' association agree to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 11

Aliyah Boston rolls eyes at Kelsey Plum’s screen comment after Unrivaled win

One of the most interesting aspects of Unrivaled is that it provides fans a chance to see players who have spent their entire WNBA careers competing against each other team up and compete alongside one another instead.

Sabrina Ionescu News / New York Liberty on SI / January 11

Liberty Guard Makes Surprise Appearance On Unrivaled Broadcast

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu made a surprise appearance at Unrivaled tonight, stepping into a new role as a part of the on-air broadcast crew.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / January 10

Aces Players Look To Take Over Unrivaled League

Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Dana Evans all play for the Las Vegas Aces but in the offseason they become rivals. All three play for different teams in the Unrivaled League in Miami, Florida.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 10

Lexie Hull’s 4-Word WNBA Free Agency Warning Turns Heads

One of many interesting storylines for Indiana Fever fans to follow heading into the 2025 season was what role Lexie Hull would have on the roster. This is because the Fever added DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard, and Sophie Cunningham last offseason, all of whom are primarily wing players (although Cunningham is a guard).

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.

Paige Bueckers makes worrisome admission about offseason work

Sabrina Ionescu to sit out Unrivaled season with injury

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 10

WNBA says negotiations 'remain ongoing' as CBA expires

The collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association officially expired at midnight ET on Friday with the sides reportedly still far apart on key issues.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / January 8

Sabrina Ionescu to sit out Unrivaled season with injury

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will miss the second season of Unrivaled this winter due to an undisclosed injury. Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, began its new season on Monday.