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Charmin Smith is a part of Phoenix Mercury history , as she spent some time with them. She started her career elsewhere, but she made her way to Phoenix in what was her last season.

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Breeze BC Trades For Former Player of New Dallas Wings Coach to Help Paige Bueckers

Paige Bueckers has been doing her best to lift Breeze BC to new heights in her first season in the league. She's been tremendous, but Breeze is 5-5. They have a great point differential, but they are sitting in 4th place in the standings in need of a jolt.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 10

Fever Star Aliyah Boston Reveals the Way Kelsey Plum Is Pushing Her at Unrivaled

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston has stood out as much as any player participating in Unrivaled this year. This was on display once again Monday night as Boston finished with 33 points and dominated the glass with 16 rebounds in Phantom BC's 76-73 win over Vinyl BC.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

How Taylor's Playoff Experience Helped The Mercury

While Penny Taylor is one of the Phoenix Mercury's legendary players, she did not start her career with them. Taylor was the 11th pick of the 2001 WNBA Draft, and she was selected by an Eastern Conference team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

Why Phoenix's Stars Helped The Team Succeed

The 2021 season was a great year for the Phoenix Mercury . They finished that period with a record of 19-13, and they were fourth in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

Mercury Looking To Sweep The Mystics

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17. They were one of the WNBA's best teams, and they went on an impressive playoff run.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

Why The Struggling Mercury Received Recognition

The Phoenix Mercury added two stars in 2004, but the year before that, they struggled. They finished the season with a record of 8-26, which was their worst record up to that point.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

Mercury's Bonner Sets The Tone In Her First College Season

DeWanna Bonner began her career with the Phoenix Mercury, and she was the fifth pick of the 2009 WNBA Draft. She was a part of the same draft class as Angel McCoughtry, Kristi Toliver and Briann January.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

Why Phoenix's Series Against East Teams Mattered

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs in 2023, but they were back in the postseason the following year. They finished the season with a 19-21 record, and they faced the Minnesota Lynx in the first round.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / February 10

Unrivaled: Phantom Becomes Second Team To solidify A Playoff Spot

The Phantom own the second-best record in the league, sitting one loss behind the Laces, who clinched a playoff spot with their eighth win Feb. 6. Three days later, on Feb.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 10

How A 2000 Draft Pick Joined The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have an incredible story, and so many players have contributed to it. In some instances, they drafted players, and they went on to have great success.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / February 10

How the Unrivaled-best duo of Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Plum rallied Phantom to a fourth-straight win

With the 1-on-1 Tournament set to begin on Wednesday, Unrivaled regular-season action temporarily pauses after a pair of Monday night games. First, we had Phantom coming from behind to beat Vinyl 76-73, and then Mist dominating Rose 90-64.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Total Pro Sports / February 10

Kelsey Plum Hits 'Too Small' After Game-Winner Sends Phantom to Unrivaled Playoffs

Kelsey Plum and the Phantom are headed to Unrivaled playoffs after a thrilling win over the Vinyl on Monday night. The 31-year-old point guard gave the finishing touches to punch her team’s postseason ticket with three regular-season games remaining. It was 10 seconds on the clock, and the Phantom was leading by just one point.

WNBA News / Bleacher Report / February 9

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WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 9

Angel Reese Return Buzz Builds Among Unrivaled Fans After Rose BC Trade

On February 9, the first-ever in-season trade for the Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball team was announced. Breeze BC received point guard Courtney Williams from Vinyl BC, Vinyl BC received guard Saniya Rivers from Hive BC, and Hive BC received forward Azurá Stevens from Rose BC.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9

James Pearce Jr. allegedly hit a WNBA player’s car during chase

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his car into WNBA player Rickea Jackson’s vehicle multiple times while chasing after her. In a criminal complaint obtained by Marc Raimondi of ESPN, Pearce is accused of following Jackson’s vehicle in his SUV on Saturday in Miami-Dade County, Fla.

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / February 9

Unrivaled: 1-on-1 Tournament Roster

On Saturday, February 7, Unrivaled announced the full roster for the 1-on-1 Tournament. The tournament will take place on February 11, 13, and 14, starting at 7:00 PM ET.

Connecticut Sun News / The Lead / February 9

Do the Connecticut Sun’s Unique Game Locations Signal an Exit?

There’s no doubt that one of the biggest questions in terms of the Connecticut Sun franchise is where they are going to be playing next season. There have been several bids from across the country, including Houston, Boston, and Hartford.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 8

Unrivaled: The Laces Locked In For The Playoffs

The Laces, led by Brittney Sykes and Jackie Young, are sitting in the No. 1 seed at 8-2. Their eighth win came Feb. 6 against the Lunar Owls in a tight 74-70 victory.

Chicago Sky News / Stadium Rant / February 8

Reebok X WNBL: The Angel Reese Movement

Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese’s trailblazing path continues. The WNBL and Reebok Australia announce that Reebok will be the official footwear partner of the WNBL.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 7

Report: WNBA owners present modest CBA changes to players

The WNBA has at long last presented a CBA proposal to players, according to a report from Front Office Sports. Following a six-week period of silence with no reported movement, league representatives met with players earlier this week to renew talks.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 7

Fever's Unrivaled 1-on-1 Matchups Revealed

In Unrivaled's inaugural season it wasn't the league's normal 3-on-3 format that drew the largest audience, that honor instead went to the 1-on-1 tournament that was won by Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 7

Sophie Cunningham Switches Stance on Caitlin Clark’s Juggling Skill

Unfortunately, Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham spent more time in the athletic training room together than they did on the court in the 2025 WNBA season.

Atlanta Dream News / Field Level Media / February 6

4-time All-Star Brionna Jones injures meniscus playing overseas

Four-time WNBA All-Star forward Brionna Jones sustained a torn meniscus last week while playing overseas but her agent told ESPN she is expected to return in time for the WNBA season.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Caitlin Clark reacts to Pacers’ blockbuster trade

The Indiana Pacers got into the NBA trade deadline action right before the 3 pm ET cutoff. The Pacers acquired Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick.