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Mercury's Gilbreath-Butler And More Defend The Pac-12

The Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year has had some exceptional defenders attached to it. For example, the last player to win it was Cameron Brink. Brink attended Stanford, and she won the award three times in a row.

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Mercury's Joens Has Massive Game In College

Ashley Joens was a second-round pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, and she was drafted by the Dallas Wings. While she did play for the Wings, she also spent time with the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

How The Mercury Adapted, Played Without Key Players

The 2012 season was a difficult period for the Phoenix Mercury, as they finished with a record 7-27. They took a step backwards, and they also played without some of their key players.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 28

Connecticut Sun Getting Into Position To Repeat Strong Start Seen in 2024

The Connecticut Sun saw one of the most calamitous downfalls in WNBA history this past year, and certainly in franchise history. Finishing the regular season with an 11-33 overall record, the Sun came second-to-last in the Eastern Conference, with the Chicago Sky (10-34) claiming the last spot.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

Looking At Alexis Hornbuckle's Time In Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury have been home to several players, and in some cases, those players do not start their careers with the team. There are many examples, and every now and then, some of the players won championships before playing with the Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

How The 2017 Mercury Survived Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2017 season with a record of 18-16, and they had another playoff appearance under their belt. They beat the Seattle Storm in the first round, as they beat them 79-69 in a single-elimination game.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

Remembering Phoenix's 2001 Draft Picks

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2001 season with a record of 13-19, and they missed the playoffs. The Mercury made the playoffs the year before, and they finished that season with a record of 20-12.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 28

Former Dallas Wings center could make her way back to WNBA

Former Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan was once a top prospect coming into the league. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft out of Mississippi State was one of college basketball's most feared players and she came into the league hot as a member of the All-Rookie Team in her first season with the Indiana Fever.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

How DeWanna Bonner Became A Six-Time All-Star

DeWanna Bonner started her WNBA career in 2009, and she was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury . She was the fifth pick of that year's draft, and before that, she won SEC Player of the Year.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / December 27

Angel Reese Sends Message to Former Team Amid WNBA Offseason

Angel Reese, who averaged 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds in the 2025 WNBA season, opted not to join the 3-on-3 Unrivaled league for its second year. The Chicago Sky star missed 14 games in the past campaign due to a persistent back issue.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 27

Jose Fernandez talks about his conversations with Paige Bueckers on Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings decided to move on from Chris Koclanes as the head coach in part because of his inability to get the most out of Paige Bueckers. Her role consistently changed throughout the year, and while she still turned in an incredible season, winning Rookie of the Year and making the All-WNBA Second Team, the team was bad.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

A Look Back at One of Mercury's Most Thrilling Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2018 season with a record of 20-14. They were second in the Western Conference, as the Seattle Storm were first with a record of 26-8.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 27

Caitlin Clark Shares Young Fan’s Wholesome Christmas Fever Jersey Surprise

Many Indiana Fever fans surely had their Christmas wishes granted when they opened up a present and received a Caitlin Clark jersey. In April 2025, Fanatics revealed that Clark had the second-highest-selling jersey among all basketball players, including those from both the WNBA and NBA, from September 1 to November 3 of the previous year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

How Mercury's Taurasi Showed Off Her Facilitating Skills

Diana Taurasi joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2004, and before that she helped UConn win championships. Taurasi and her team won three in a row, and the first was in 2002.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Remembering Copper's Big Game In Mercury Loss

Kahleah Copper had a solid 2025 season, and she did it while dealing with injuries. Copper missed the start of the season because of a knee injury, and later on, she missed time due to a hamstring injury.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Mercury's Thomas Makes Sixth All-Star Appearance

Alyssa Thomas is one of the Phoenix Mercury's new stars, and she had big season. She was a Most Valuable Player (MVP) candidate, and she averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 assists, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

How Mercury's Pierson Represented Her School

The WNBA has had some talented players over the years, and a lot of them were great players in their college years. A lot of these players come from exceptional programs, and some of these schools have been tied to the WNBA since the beginning.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Mercury Defeat Eastern Conference Foe In Season Series

The Phoenix Mercury made the WNBA Finals in 2021, and they did it by beating the New York Liberty, the Seattle Storm and the Las Vegas Aces. Before that, they had some great games against teams like the Atlanta Dream and others.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Why Harding And Other Phoenix Players Won A College Award

Defense plays a significant role in a team's success, and some players excel in that area. There are some great defenders in the WNBA, and some of them were showing their abilities in college.

Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 26

Lisa Leslie Weighs In on Angel Reese WNBA Record Pursuit

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has done a great job dispelling any doubts about whether her success in college would translate to the WNBA. Through two seasons, Reese has proven that she's not only an elite rebounder but also a versatile scoring threat.

WNBA News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 26