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Fever President Sees Caitlin Clark As Silver Lining For Past Failure

The Indiana Fever have come a long way in the past few years, especially considering the point their franchise was at before that point. The Fever have one WNBA championship, which came in 2012.

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How Mercury's Bonner And Others Controlled The SEC

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) Women's Basketball Player of the Year was established in 1987, and Katrina McClain was the first player to win it. Fast forward to the present, and Madison Booker was the most-recent winner.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 23

Phoenix's Starting Lineup Sets The Tone In Dominant Year

The Phoenix Mercury have won three championships, and their last one was in 2014. They swept the Chicago Sky in the WNBA Finals, and before that, they beat the Los Angeles Sparks and the Minnesota Lynx in the previous rounds.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 23

Rachid Meziane on Hot Seat Heading Into Connecticut Sun’s 2026 Campaign

When Curt Miller and Stephanie White coached the Connecticut Sun, they were consistently able to take the franchise to the playoffs each year starting in 2017, Miller's second year as head coach.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 23

How A Mercury Veteran Became A Hall Of Famer

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame features some of the greatest names in women's basketball, and over the years, a few names tied to the Phoenix Mercury have been inducted.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 23

Kelsey Mitchell’s Cryptic Post Has Fever Fans Reading Between the Lines

It's hard to imagine the Indiana Fever without Kelsey Mitchell on its roster. The Fever drafted Mitchell with the No. 2 pick of the 2018 WNBA Draft, and she has been on the squad ever since.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 23

How Phoenix's Impressive Wins Helped Them Make The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury were trying to recover from the 2023 season, and they did just that the following year. The Mercury finished the 2023 season with a record of 9-31, and in 2024, Phoenix was once again a playoff team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 23

Remembering Phoenix's 2014 All-Star Game

The All-Star Game was held in Phoenix in 2000, and that was not the only time the city hosted the event. The 2000 All-Star Game was a success, and the Phoenix Mercury were represented in the process.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 23

Why Mercury's Gaines Was A Coach Of The Year Candidate

The Phoenix Mercury had a great 2009 season, as they not only found themselves back in the playoffs, but they also won a championship. The Mercury won their first championship in 2007, and they achieved that feat by beating the Detroit Shock.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 23

Analyst raises question that could prevent Dallas Wings from selecting Azzi Fudd

UConn guard Azzi Fudd could be following in her girlfriend Paige Bueckers' footsteps by joining the Dallas Wings next season. Bueckers was the number one overall pick out of Connecticut a year ago, and Fudd has the potential to do the same.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / December 23

A’ja Wilson is Everywhere!

Without a doubt, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson should be crowned Queen of the city of lights. Image | Source: Dice City Sports Oct 17, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’Ja Wilson (22) and head coach Becky Hammond pose for a photo during the 2025 WNBA Championship parade at Toshiba Plaza.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Chicago Sky Legend Lands New Job 3 Years After Retirement

Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx legend Sylvia Fowles is widely considered one of the greatest WNBA players ever. She has the accolades to back up that claim, having won two championships and a regular-season MVP award in her career.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 22

Sophie Cunningham Addresses OnlyFans Question With a Smile

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has done several pieces of content with former Barstool Sports personality Caleb Pressley earlier this month. Perhaps the most notable was when she was a guest on a December 1 episode of Pressley's Halftime Circusshow, which is broadcast on X during halftime of ESPN's Monday Night Football.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 22

Mercury's Taurasi And More Shine In The Big East

The Big East Player of the Year was given to Debbie Beckford in 1983, and since then, many players have won it after her. Rebecca Lobo won it twice during her time with UConn, and a few years later, she made her WNBA debut.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 22

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Named Mist Captain

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s leadership legacy in Unrivaled continues to grow. For the second consecutive season, the two-time WNBA MVP has been named Captain of Mist Basketball Club as the league tips off its highly anticipated second season in the new year.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 22

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers shares her favorite Christmas traditions

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers puts her family in her high list of priorities to go along with her fast-paced WNBA career that already has one season down with more to come.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 22

Why Mercury's Mack Is An Exceptional Defender

Natasha Mack joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2024, as they signed her to a training camp deal. She made her presence felt, as she was one of the team's best defenders.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 22

Looking At Ashley Joens' Time With The Mercury

Ashley Joens was a star in college, and after averaging 19.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and a steal during those years, she was a part of the 2023 WNBA Draft.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 22

Connecticut Sun’s Success in 2026 Will Depend on These Three Free Agents

The Connecticut Sun is surrounded by uncertainty this offseason as the sale dilemma continues to loom overhead. Despite the disarray, the franchise is working diligently to prepare for its upcoming 2026 campaign.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 22

How Mercury's Taylor Became A Hall Of Fame Player

Penny Taylor is a Phoenix Mercury legend , and her time with the team began in 2004. She was Phoenix's pick in a dispersal draft, as the Cleveland Rockers folded after the 2003 season.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 22

Sophie Cunningham Delivers Blunt 5-Word Take on WNBA Pay

Many WNBA players have been outspoken about their frustration with the league office in recent months, especially regarding the ongoing negotiations for the league's next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 22

How LaToya Sanders And Others Are Tied To The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have drafted many players over the years, and a lot of them have come from prestigious programs. One example that comes to mind is UConn, and the Mercury's biggest star played for the Huskies.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Fever Star Lexie Hull Sends Clear Message on the 'Ultimate Teammate'

Indiana Fever star Lexie Hull witnessed first-hand how Kelsey Mitchell carried the team following Caitlin Clark's injury during the 2025 season. Clark played just 13 games in the past campaign due to a groin injury.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 21

Connecticut Sun's Potential Relocation Could Strike Up New Rivalry in Texas

The Connecticut Sun sale is still a work in progress, but recent reports state that a solution could be on the way. According to Alexa Philippou and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the Houston Rockets have been in "substantive talks" with the Sun, which might end up going through if the Sun deems the offer acceptable.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Indiana Fever Star Announces Injury Update 3 Months After Medical Scare

Kelsey Mitchell was the Indiana Fever's best player in 2025. With Caitlin Clark playing just 13 games due to a groin injury, the 30-year-old guard stepped up big time and became the squad's No.