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Mercury's 2002 Picks Go Different Paths

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2002 season with a record of 11-21. They were going through a rebuilding period, and before that season got started, the Mercury drafted three players.

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How Wings star Paige Bueckers had one of the most iconic moments in women's sports

Dallas Wings superstar guard Paige Bueckers has had as strong a year as any athlete can have. She led UConn to a national championship while being a First

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 23

Caitlin Clark Sends Message Ahead of Kelsey Mitchell's Debut With New Team

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark may not be playing competitive basketball this WNBA offseason, but she's clearly ready to cheer for her teammates as they suit up in other leagues.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 23

Caitlin Clark Reacts to Aliyah Boston’s Christmas Movie Rankings

Christmas is almost upon us. In just over 24 hours, the world will get to celebrate perhaps the most beloved global holiday among friends and family. While

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 23

UConn's Azzi Fudd making case to be selected first overall by Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings are the owners of the first overall pick in the draft for the second year in a row. They won the draft lottery for the 2026 Draft after having the highest odds to do so, and they're now looking for the perfect complement to last year's first pick, Paige Bueckers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 23

Mercury's Sabally Shows Promise In College Years

Satou Sabally had a strong season with the Phoenix Mercury, and her play throughout the season helped them reach the WNBA Finals. She was the team's leading scorer, as she averaged 16.3 points.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 23

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.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 23

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.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

Unrivaled reveals team captains in lead up to Season 2

Unrivaled’s highly anticipated second season is just a couple of weeks away from tipping off, and it is dropping details that are meant to get fans excited.

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.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 23

Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu Sneakers Taking Over College Basketball

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu was already a basketball institution long before her signature sneaker ever hit the hardwood. A record-shattering career at Oregon.

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.

Washington Mystics News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

WNBA stars Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne headline 2026 Naismith HOF candidates list

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has released its list of potential 2026 inductees to the public, and numerous women’s basketball stars have made the cut.

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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.

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.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 20

Sky Star Angel Reese's Barbie Era Comes Full Circle

Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese is set to take part in Barbie Dream Fest, a three-day fan celebration scheduled for March 27-29th, 2026, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.