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Why Mercury's Westhead Had A Legendary Career

The Phoenix Mercury have had some great coaches over the years, and it all started with Cheryl Miller. Miller coached the team in its inaugural season , and she remained the coach until after the 2000 season.

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Why Mercury's Thomas Is Known As 'The Engine'

Alyssa Thomas was one of the Phoenix Mercury's new additions , and she was one of the keys to their success. She averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 assists, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals in what was her first season with the Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 4

Mercury's Free-Throw Shooting Helped Them Reach The Finals

The Phoenix Mercury's 2021 season was memorable, as it led to the franchise's fifth Finals appearance. They finished the season with a record of 19-13, and they met the Chicago Sky in the Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 4

Mercury Guards Play Well, Finish Second In Award Races

The Phoenix Mercury found a new coach in 2006, as they hired Paul Westhead. He had championship experience, as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a championship in 1980.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 4

Phoenix And Los Angeles Ready To Compete

The Phoenix Mercury won their series against the Los Angeles Sparks last year, and this year, they want to do the same. The Mercury will face the Sparks four times this season, and the first meeting is early in the season.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / February 4

Everything you need to know as the 2026 Athletes Unlimited season tips off in Nashville

While Unrivaled has kept professional women’s basketball going in the United States, it’s a 3×3 league and not the traditional 5×5 game fans are accustomed to.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 4

Mercury's Burdick Wins A Medal

The Phoenix Mercury have been home to numerous players, and some of those players started their careers elsewhere. Cierra Burdick spent some time with the Phoenix Mercury, and before that she was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 4

Looking At Phoenix's All-Defensive Team History

Defense plays an important role in a team's success, and it usually leads to championships. The Phoenix Mercury can attest to this, as some of their top players have been recognized for their defense.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / February 3

Sophie Cunningham Sends Message After Torn ACL Announcement

Sophie Cunningham watched as the Indiana Fever put together a surprising run in the 2025 WNBA playoffs. Even without Cunningham and Caitlin Clark, the Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream in the opening round before pushing A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces to overtime in Game 5 of the semifinals.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 3

Paige Bueckers' Unrivaled Coach Delivers Highest Praise for Dallas Wings Star

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has been off to a tremendous start to her Unrivaled career. Nine games in, she's averaging 24.7 PPG, 6.8 APG, and 6.2 RPG while shooting 55.3% from the floor, 44.1% from three, and 89.3% from the free-throw line.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 3

Sophie Cunningham Drops Honest Review of Caitlin Clark's NBC Broadcasting Debut

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark appeared in two live segments as a special contributor for NBC's February 1 pregame coverage of a nationally televised game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers, which took place at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 3

Sophie Cunningham Floats Surprising Future as WNBA Commissioner

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is among the most critical active players of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Cunningham has put Engelbert on blast several times in the past.

Los Angeles Sparks News / 5 GOATs / February 3

WNBA star Cameron Brink open to posing for Playboy, with one condition

Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink said she’d be open to posing for Playboy Magazine, according to TMZ Sports. However, the former Stanford star said there was one stipulation.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 3

Reports: WNBA offers no CBA proposal during meeting

Players expecting to receive a proposal from the WNBA about a new collective bargaining agreement walked away from Monday's meeting empty-handed. Meeting for the first time in months, the two sides talked for about three hours at the league's New York offices.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 3

How Phoenix's Stars Made History, Won A Championship

The Phoenix Mercury did something special in 2007. They made the playoffs for the first time since 2000, and they won the franchise's first championship in the process.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 3

WNBA, Dallas Wings Get Bad News After Latest Meeting

The Dallas Wings and the rest of the WNBA are trying to get a new collective bargaining agreement before the start of the season, which is scheduled for early May.

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Mercury Looking To Stop The Aces

The Phoenix Mercury's 2025 season was memorable. They added several new faces, and the biggest names were Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas. Sabally played with the Dallas Wings before that, and Thomas played for the Connecticut Sun.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 3

Why Phoenix Missed The Playoffs In 2008

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2007, and players like Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter made it happen. Both of them had strong regular seasons, and they carried that momentum into the playoffs.

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / February 2

Caitlin Clark shares thoughts on WNBA CBA negotiations

Will the WNBA and the players reach an agreement before a work stoppage?

Caitlin Clark explains why she aspires to learn from Luka Doncic

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Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / February 2

Lawsuit Raises Questions About Sky Ownership Practices

A lawsuit filed in Cook County has placed the ownership structure of the Chicago Sky under renewed scrutiny, raising questions about governance, transparency and fiduciary responsibility at a moment when franchise valuation across the WNBA is rapidly rising.

Paige Bueckers News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 1

Paige Bueckers Makes MVP Claim As Breeze Get Back In Win Column, Blow Out Rose BC

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers saw a lot of losing in the WNBA season, and she was hoping for something different in the Unrivaled League. However, her team, Breeze BC, had lost two straight games, and with just six games remaining in the regular season, they needed to separate themselves from the middle of the pack a little bit.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 2

Caitlin Clark explains why she aspires to learn from Luka Doncic

Clark joined NBC's pregame broadcast ahead of Sunday night's Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks game and called Doncic "amazing and incredible" before going on to discuss how she could pattern parts of her game after his to improve as she prepares to enter her third WNBA season.

Clark has an awkward moment with Reggie Miller during her NBC debut

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Diana Taurasi earns place in Arizona Sports Hall of Fame

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Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / February 1