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Mercury Find Game-Changing Player In 2004 Draft

The Phoenix Mercury struck gold in 2004. They finished the 2003 season with a record of 8-26, and later on, they won the lottery. The Mercury received the first pick, and they selected Diana Taurasi .

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Dream Make Debut, Add Championship-Winning Player From Phoenix

Before the Golden State Valkyries entered the league, the Atlanta Dream was the last team to have an expansion draft. They made their debut in 2008, and to prepare for the season, they added talent from other teams.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 20

Why The Mercury Thrived In Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury had an excellent 2021 season, and after an impressive playoff run, they reached the WNBA Finals. They defeated the New York Liberty, the Seattle Storm and the Las Vegas Aces to get to that point, and they faced the Chicago Sky in the Finals.

WNBA News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 20

Rockets Owner Emerges as Leading Suitor to Purchase, Move Connecticut Sun

Ownership of the Houston Rockets is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over a potential purchase and relocation, per ESPN. The discussions have been described as positive, with Rockets ownership improving its financial offer to a figure that the Sun may find acceptable.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 20

Looking at Mikiah Herbert Harrigan's Season With Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury were trying to get back into the playoffs in 2024 , and they brought in their share of new players. The most notable name was Kahleah Copper, and they acquired her in a trade with the Chicago Sky.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 20

Past Mercury Players Win Special College Award

The Big Ten Player of the Year is awarded every year, and the first player to win it was Laura Coenen. She won it in 1983, and she attended Minnesota. Then, Anucha Browne won it the next two seasons, and she was playing well for Northwestern.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 20

How Pondexter's Scoring Helped Phoenix Made History

The Phoenix Mercury were back in the playoffs in 2007, and it was the first time they made it since 2000. The Mercury added some new talent, and they helped the team make its way back to the postseason.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Indiana Fever Star Announces Injury Update 3 Months After Medical Scare

Kelsey Mitchell was the Indiana Fever's best player in 2025. With Caitlin Clark playing just 13 games due to a groin injury, the 30-year-old guard stepped up big time and became the squad's No.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 20

How Phoenix Was Involved In WNBA's Second All-Star Game

The WNBA All-Star Game is an exciting time, and some of the league's best players are in action. The most-recent game was held in Indianapolis, and Team Clark faced Team Collier.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Chicago Sky Player Had One Word for Brittney Griner on Thursday

Brittney Griner's 2025 season was quite memorable, to say the least. After leaving the Phoenix Mercury — the only WNBA team she had known during the first 11 seasons of her pro career — she entered free agency and joined the Atlanta Dream.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 20

Liberty's New Partnership Focused on Community Empowerment

The New York Liberty and Ant International’s Alipay+, a leading cross-border fintech services platform headquartered in Singapore, have announced a new multiyear partnership designed to create meaningful social impact across New York City.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 20

Liberty Named Most Valuable Women’s Sports Team

In the first-ever Forbes list for the most valuable women's sports franchises, the New York Liberty came in first while being valued at $400 million. All 12 WNBA franchises were valued by Forbes among the top 25.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Cameron Brink Announces Decision Before Third WNBA Season

Cameron Brink played 19 games in the 2025 season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. She missed the first half of the campaign as she recovered from the left ACL tear she suffered in 2024.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 19

Caitlin Clark CBA Message Finds Support From WNBA Veteran

Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark spoke with the media after a Team USA training camp practice on December 12 and was asked her opinion of the ongoing CBA negotiations between the league office and the players' association.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 19

Angel Reese Aligns With Caitlin Clark on Offseason Focus

There was a lot of interest about whether Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark would be competing in the Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball league this winter, given that she barely played in the 2025 WNBA season.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Indiana Fever Star Lexie Hull Announces Career News on Friday

The Indiana Fever continue to be one of the most talked-about teams in the WNBA, following the acquisition of Caitlin Clark. The Fever drafted Clark over a year ago and has already become a household name, looking to compete for a WNBA title under head coach Stephanie White.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 19

Mercury's Thomas And Others Win ACC Player Of The Year

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year was introduced in 1984, and Tresa Brown was the first player to win it. She attended North Carolina, and she averaged 20.8 points and 8.5 rebounds that year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 19

Mercury's Grubin Ties Career High In Team's Difficult Season

Gordana Grubin had a solid WNBA career, and she made her league debut in 1999. She signed a deal with the Los Angeles Sparks, and while she started with them, that was not her final stop.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 19

Sky's Rising Worth Tells a Bigger WNBA Story

The Chicago Sky's rising valuation highlights the rapid financial growth currently reshaping women's professional sports. In Forbes' most recent ranking of the most valuable franchises in women's sports, WNBA teams dominated the list, claiming each of the top five spots.

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 19

Wings Coach Hints At Azzi Fudd Interest Amid Paige Bueckers Chatter

Ever since the Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft, there has been a lot of chatter surrounding whether the team will use that pick on UConn Huskies superstar guard Azzi Fudd.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / December 19

Report: Rockets owners in talks to buy, relocate WNBA's Sun

Owners of the Houston Rockets are progressing in talks to purchase the Connecticut Sun and relocate the WNBA franchise, ESPN reported Friday. No formal offer has been made, and the two parties have not entered an exclusivity agreement, per the report.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

WNBA pushes back on WNBPA's work stoppage authorization

The WNBA pushed back Thursday against the Women’s National Basketball Players Association after players overwhelmingly voted to authorize a potential work stoppage amid ongoing collective bargaining negotiations.

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Aliyah Boston News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 18

Aliyah Boston Spent Her Birthday With Caitlin Clark and Fever Fans Will Love Why

When the Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, fans were hoping that she would be able to develop a solid on-court camaraderie with Aliyah Boston, who Indiana drafted No.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 18

Dallas Wings top prospect for WNBA Draft has a red flag

The Dallas Wings are scouting Spanish forward Awa Fam to possibly make her the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. There is a lot to like about Fam's game, but she has a lot to work on as she is only 19 years old.