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Mercury's Thomas And Others Prepare For Project B

The Phoenix Mercury have a talented trio , as they have Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas. Copper joined the team before the 2024 season after the Mercury acquired her in a deal with the Chicago Sky.

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Phoenix Mercury debut fresh new look ahead of 30th anniversary

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury unveiled a bold new visual identity ahead of the 2026 season, one that will define the franchise’s next chapter as it approaches its 30th anniversary.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / November 24

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers to make USA senior camp debuts

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall picks in the last two WNBA drafts, will be participating in their first USA Basketball senior national training camp next month, the organization announced Monday.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 24

Former Mercury Begins Coaching Journey

The Phoenix Mercury have been home to many players, and in some cases, those players turned to coaching after retiring. Jennifer Gillom became a coach after her final season, and she went on to coach the Minnesota Lynx and the Los Angeles Sparks.

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WNBA News / Swish Appeal / November 24

The 2025 AmeriCup Team of Allisha Gray, Naz Hillmon, Veronica Burton and Shakira Austin shows USA Basketball is getting serious about 3×3

Since 3×3 debuted at the 2020 Olympics, the 3×3 women’s national team has seemed to occupy a somewhat strange, not totally defined place within the USA Basketball universe.

Dallas Wings News / ESPN / November 24

Clark, Bueckers, Reese set for USA camp debuts

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and JuJu Watkins will be among the 10 players making their USA Basketball senior national team camp debuts next month.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 24

Why Jefferson's Big Game Was Significant For Phoenix

Moriah Jefferson's time with the Phoenix Mercury was brief, but during that time, she had some special moments. Jefferson joined the team in 2023, and she averaged 10.5 points, 3.6 assists, two rebounds and 1.1 steals in that time.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 24

Mercury Unveil Their Brand-New Look

There are big changes coming for one of the WNBA's original franchises. After weeks of hinting at it, the Phoenix Mercury officially announced on Instagram that they're making changes to their branding, with a new logo and new brand marks across the board.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Angel Reese Makes Big Announcement on Monday

Angel Reese has enjoyed a breakout year in 2025, establishing herself as a dominant force on the court while building a growing presence off it. In her second WNBA season with the Chicago Sky, she averaged 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, reaffirming her status as one of the league’s premier rebounders.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 24

How Mercury's Akoa Makani Made Playoffs History

Monique Akoa Makani was one of the Phoenix Mercury's rookies this season, and she had a successful season. She was one of the team's starters, and she did well alongside Phoenix's trio of Kahleah Copper, Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas.

Phoenix Mercury News / ESPN / November 24

Phoenix Mercury update logo and uniforms in image rebrand

The rebrand has 14 logos, marks and wordmarks, and the team also designed its own font for letters and numbers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 24

How Phoenix's Taylor Contributed To 2009 Championship

Penny Taylor is a Phoenix Mercury legend, and while she started her career with the Cleveland Rockers, her time with Phoenix is what most people remember.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 24

Mercury's Copper Represents, Win Gold Medal With Team USA

Kahleah Copper was one of the Phoenix Mercury's new additions before the 2024 season, and since then, she has been one of the team's stars. Copper had a great first season with them, as she averaged a career-high 21.1 points.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 24

Wings GM Cites Caitlin Clark to Explain WNBA Draft Pick Trade Chatter

The Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft as a result of the draft lottery that took place on November 23. This is a massive win for the franchise, which now has its second consecutive No.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / November 24

Minnesota Lynx land the No. 2 pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery

The Minnesota Lynx, fresh off a WNBA-tying 34-win regular season in 2025, will have the second overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. The rich get richer because Minnesota owns Chicago's draft rights thanks to a trade that saw the Lynx send Chicago the No.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 24

Why Courtney Vandersloot Might Not Return to Sky

So many players will be free agents in the WNBA and available to sign once a new collective bargaining agreement is in place. Until then, one can only speculate where certain stars will go for the 2026 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 24

How the Mercury Set the Tone For the 2025 Season

The Phoenix Mercury were a contending team this year, and they proved it with their playoff run. They reached the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in the franchise's history, and they took down great teams before running into the Las Vegas Aces.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / November 23

Wings win WNBA draft lottery for second straight year

Twice is nice for the Dallas Wings, who will pick first overall in the WNBA Draft after landing star Paige Buckers No. 1 a year ago.

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Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 23

Rebecca Lobo Notes Azzi Fudd's 'Phenomenal' Wings Fit After WNBA Draft Lottery Win

The 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery has now come and gone, and the Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 pick in next year's draft. This marks the second straight season that Dallas will get the WNBA Draft's first choice, as they selected UConn Huskies superstar Paige Bueckers with the top pick last year.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 23

Dallas Wings win WNBA Draft lottery, will pick No. 1 for second straight year

The Dallas Wings are celebrating after getting the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft for the second consecutive year. Here's a look at how the lottery shook out: The Sky acquired this pick with a trade that also involved the Connecticut Sun.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 23

3 Players Indiana Fever Could Favor in 2026 WNBA Draft

The 2026 WNBA Draft lottery is taking place on November 23, which means that there is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming draft right now. However, the lottery doesn't mean anything for the Fever, as it's only between the Minnesota Lynx, the Dallas Wings, the Chicago Sky, the Seattle Storm, and the Washington Mystics.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 23

How to Watch 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery as Dallas Wings aim for back-to-back first picks

The Dallas Wings had a disappointing season in 2025, going 10-34 under first-year head coach Chris Koclanes, including a 1-11 stretch to start the year, and another 1-15 stretch from July 30th to September 7th.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 21

Bold Indiana Fever 2026 WNBA Draft Prediction Raises Eyebrows

There's no doubt that the Indiana Fever's roster for the 2026 WNBA season is going to feature some new faces. This is owed to several things. One is that

WNBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 21

Liberty hiring Warriors' Chris DeMarco as new head coach

Liberty hiring longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as new head coach

The New York Liberty of the WNBA is hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as its new head coach.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / November 21

Report: Liberty tab Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach

The New York Liberty have agreed to name Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their new head coach, ESPN reported on Friday. DeMarco, 40, has held a number of roles -- including assistant coach and player development coach -- during his 13 seasons with the team.