The Phoenix Mercury have been home to many players over the years, and some of them spent extended time with the team. There are players who spent most of their career with the Mercury, and as a result, they are on the franchise's games played list.
WNBA All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Paige Bueckers were named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2026 for sports, while Napheesa Collier, selected to the 2024 30 Under 30 list, was honored as one of three All-Star Alumni.
Mistie Bass was one of the Phoenix Mercury's draft picks in 2006 , but she did not play with them until later on. She was traded to the Houston Comets after she was drafted, and she played with them for three seasons.
The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2022 season with a record of 15-21. It was not their best season, but they fought through obstacles and made the playoffs.
The WNBA is full of uncertainty this offseason as the league and players continue to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). With the league on pause, the momentum from the Indiana Fever's incredible run to the semifinals of the 2025 WNBA playoffs has not fully carried into the offseason.
As the WNBA has extended its collective bargaining agreement during negotiations on a new one, the Chicago Sky and the rest of the league are sitting back patiently waiting before they can make serious moves to improve and strengthen their rosters.
Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell's impact extends beyond the basketball court. Mitchell had an MVP-worthy campaign in 2025, averaging 20.2 points on 45.6% shooting, 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
It wasn't quite the season Paige Bueckers expected when she was drafted first overall by the Dallas Wings. Although she won Rookie of the Year, was an All-Star starter, and was named to the All-WNBA Second Team, the team went just 10-34.
WNBA superstars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are subject to a lot, given their respective platforms within the sports world. Given that these two are arguably the two most famous players in women's basketball, it's easy to forget that they're both just 23 years old and are fresh out of college.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese are undoubtedly the two biggest names in women's sports right now. Ever since arriving in the WNBA in 2024, they have helped further elevate the popularity of the game.
The Phoenix Mercury had the first pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft, and they selected a game-changing center. They brought in Brittany Griner, and she went on to become one of the franchise's best players.
Alyssa Thomas was one of the finalists for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award this year, and she received that honor after an incredible season. She was a finalist alongside A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Allisha Gray and Kelsey Mitchell, and in the end, Wilson won her fourth MVP.
Cappie Pondexter was one of the Phoenix Mercury's best players. They drafted her in 2006, and she played with them for the first few seasons of her career.
The Dallas Wings and the rest of the WNBA are still negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement for the 2026 season. A number of different items are on the table in negotiations, including the start of the season.
Anybody who follows women's basketball understands that Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is the biggest star in the sport. This has been the case before Clark played her first WNBA game, as her historic college career at the University of Iowa (which included her becoming the NCAA's all-time leading scorer) made her into a household name.
The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2012, and like before the 2004 season, they received the first pick. The first time around, the Mercury selected Diana Taurasi.
The Connecticut Sun have three players competing overseas, and each one has been delivering promising results with their respective teams. Leïla Lacan is playing with Basket Landes, Haley Peters is with Southside and Migna Touré is with Besiktas.
Sophie Cunningham is perhaps the most polarizing figure in the women's basketball world right now. Not only did she quickly strike a solid friendship with
The Phoenix Mercury started their journey in 1997, as they were one of the WNBA's first teams. They finished that season with a record of 16-12, and they were one of the league's first playoff teams.
The 2025 season was brutal for the Indiana Fever. Key contributors suffered season-ending injuries, including Caitlin Clark (groin), Sydney Colson (torn ACL), Sophie Cunningham (knee), Chloe Bibby (knee), and Damiris Dantas (concussion), decimating the backcourt and bench.
Satou Sabally is one of the Phoenix Mercury's best players. She joined the team earlier this year, as they acquired her in a deal. Sabally played well in her first year with the team, and she helped them reach the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in franchise history.
The latest proposal made by the WNBA in collective bargaining negotiations with the players' union would guarantee a $1 million base in salary for players on max deals, ESPN reported Monday.
The WNBA and WNBA Players Association agreed late Sunday night to extend their collective bargaining agreement until Jan. 9, 2026, and continue negotiations toward a new agreement.
The Aces continue to shape the future of USA Basketball. Las Vegas guards Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young were named to the 18-player roster for the USA Women’s National Team training camp, which takes place from Dec.
PHOENIX — On Native American Heritage Day, former Arizona State and Phoenix Mercury guard Ryneldi Becenti appeared on Sesame Street to discuss her career and culture.