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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.

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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.

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.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / January 16

WNBA Reacts to A'ja Wilson's Career News

The Las Vegas Aces won their third championship in the 2025 WNBA Season, sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in the Finals behind A'ja Wilson. The star center averaged 28.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steal and 2.0 blocks in the series.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 16

Examining Edwina Brown's Season With The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have had many players over the years, and some of them started their WNBA journeys with another team. Edwina Brown is one of those players, and she started her career with the Detroit Shock.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 16

Can winless Hive generate any positive buzz against undefeated Rose in Unrivaled?

Hive has not come into the club’s inaugural Unrivaled season buzzing. The expansion club has begun the season 0-3, and with a Friday night date with defending champion and undefeated Rose up next (8:45 p.m.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 16

Why Phoenix's Stars Received Points In 2017 Award Races

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2017 season with a record of 18-16. They played well, and they had a nice playoff run. They beat the Seattle Storm in the first round, and it was a single-elimination game.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Caitlin Clark Reacts After Being Left Out by Fever

Injuries got in the way of what was supposed to be another memorable WNBA season for Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. The 6-foot guard battled multiple injuries throughout her second season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 16

Why Phoenix's 2000 Season Was One Of Its Best

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs in 1999, but they bounced back the following year. They finished the 1999 season with a record of 15-17, and while that is a decent record, it was not enough to make it to the playoffs.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 15

Wings' Paige Bueckers closing in on $50k reward in Unrivaled League

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has had a strong start to her Unrivaled career, averaging 18.3 PPG, 8.0 RPG, and 7.3 APG. That puts her near the top for total production across the league.

WNBA News / Bleacher Report / January 15

Watch: Paige Bueckers & Rickea Jackson Going Off, Unrivaled's Best Trash Talker Revealed with Natasha Cloud

Connecticut Sun News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Athletes Unlimited roster features mix of WNBA veterans, emerging stars

Athletes Unlimited announced its final roster Thursday for the fifth season of its women’s professional basketball league, a group that again features a strong contingent of established WNBA talent led by Tina Charles.

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.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Why Sami Whitcomb Was Key To Mercury's Success

Sami Whitcomb joined the Phoenix Mercury before the 2025 season, and when she stepped on the court, she made an impact. She averaged 9.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists during the regular season, and she played 43 games.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Mercury Keep Winning, Beat Another East Team In 2020

The Phoenix Mercury played well during 2020, and while the Seattle Storm gave them trouble, there were teams they beat in their season series. The Mercury beat the Washington Mystics , and during that time, they defeated another Eastern Conference team.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 15

Indiana Fever face big decisions once WNBA CBA is done

The WNBA CBA negotiations have hijacked the offseason, with league business put on pause until a new deal is done. However, once the ink is dry, the floodgates will open, and the Indiana Fever will face a bevy of big decisions.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 15

Why The Mercury Made Lineup Changes In 2005

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Diana Taurasi in 2004, and before that, they brought in Penny Taylor. Taylor was playing for the Cleveland Rockers, but after the 2003 season, the team folded.

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

Angel Reese 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.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 13

Sue Bird's strong Aliyah Boston assessment bodes well for Fever

The Indiana Fever have a lot to be excited about when it comes to their 24-year-old center Aliyah Boston. Boston is fresh off a successful 2025 campaign where she earned all-WNBA honors for the first time in her three-year pro career.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 13

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.

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.

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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