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How Mercury's Akoa Makani Had Career-High Against The Aces

Monique Akoa Makani was a starter for the Phoenix Mercury, and despite being a rookie, she did well in that role. She averaged 7.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds, and she played 41 games.

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Sky and Storm Should Make a Draft Deal Before 2026

The Chicago Sky missed the playoffs for the second season in a row. Under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh, the Sky lost more games in 2025 than they did the season before under Teresa Weatherspoon.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

Revisiting Phoenix's Playoff Win Over New York

The Phoenix Mercury went on a deep playoff run this year, and it was mostly due to the performance of their new trio. The Mercury acquired Kahleah Copper last year, as they sent Michaela Onyenwere, Brianna Turner and a draft pick to the Chicago Sky.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 6

What Gets Connecticut Sun Players Turned Up Before Tip-Off?

Before warmups, pregame huddles, the lights go up, there’s always music. This season, the Connecticut Sun didn’t just show up with elite defense and progressive chemistry.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 6

Sophie Cunningham Fires Back at Fan Calling Out Constant Caitlin Clark Mentions

There's no question that Sophie Cunningham has experienced a massive boom in popularity during her 2025 WNBA season with the Indiana Fever. A large chunk

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

How The Mercury Moved Closer To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury were getting closer to the playoffs, as they brought in a special player in 2006. They drafted Cappie Pondexter, and she would become one of their top players.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

How Two Mercury Picks Made Playoff History

The Phoenix Mercury have made the playoffs 19 times over the years. They made it for the first time in 1997, and they made it in 1998 and 2000 before missing the playoffs for six consecutive seasons.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

Looking At The Mercury's Ties With Duke

Mistie Bass was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury, but she started her career with the Houston Comets. The Mercury traded her, and she played for the Comets for three seasons.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 6

Indiana Fever Guard Considering Off-Court Move

The Indiana Fever had a memorable 2025 WNBA season. Aside from winning the Commissioner's Cup championship, they finished sixth with a 24-20 record in the standings, made the playoffs for the second straight year and reached the semifinals.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 6

Analyst believes potential No. 1 pick could be 'perfect fit' for Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings may be experiencing a delayed start to the 2026 WNBA season, but they have to operate as if the draft will happen on time, if not sooner.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 6

Indiana Fever Star Asking for Help Amid WNBA Offseason

Kelsey Mitchell was forced to carry a much heavier load than expected for the Indiana Fever this past season. This was amidst the team’s full-blown injury crisis, which saw no less than five players suffer season-ending injuries throughout the campaign.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Indiana Fever React to Stephanie White's Caitlin Clark Statement

The Indiana Fever brought in Stephanie White with the objective of the former WNBA Coach of the Year tapping into Caitlin Clark’s full potential. While these two had their moments in their first year together, injuries got in the way of what would have been another memorable campaign for Clark.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 5

LSU's Flau'jae Johnson makes case for Dallas Wings to select her first overall

The Dallas Wings officially have the first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft after winning the draft lottery at the end of November, and there's not a player guaranteed to go first this year like with Paige Bueckers last year or Caitlin Clark the year before.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 5

How A Championship-Winning Veteran Helped Phoenix Win In 2007

The Phoenix Mercury's 2007 roster was special, as that group won the franchise's first championship. The Mercury went through a drought, and when they finally returned to the playoffs, they experienced massive success.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 5

Stephanie White Details Downsides of Coaching Young Fever Team

Stephanie White has received a ton of credit for how she coached the Indiana Fever during the 2025 WNBA season. Not only was White coming to a new head this offseason, but the team's personnel experienced a staggering amount of change during the season due to the many injuries Indiana had to face.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 5

Mercury Center Natasha Mack Represents Oklahoma State

Natasha Mack has found a home with the Phoenix Mercury. Mack started her WNBA career in 2021, which was the year she was drafted by the Chicago Sky. They drafted her in the second round, and she played three games with them.

WNBA News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 5

Saniya Rivers Makes Immediate Noise as Must-Watch WNBA Rookie

Whether it’s arms flashing, feet sliding, instincts firing, everywhere the ball went, she wasn’t too far behind. During the WNBA Defense Week, Saniya Rivers didn’t just make plays; she made noise.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 5

Looking At Temeka Johnson's Last Season In Phoenix

Temeka Johnson had a successful WNBA career, and when it came to winning a championship, she accomplished that with the Phoenix Mercury . Johnson started her career with the Washington Mystics, as they drafted her with the sixth pick of the 2005 WNBA Draft.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 5

Fever star Caitlin Clark’s 1-word response to Sophie Cunningham’s Project B pitch

While the new Project B startup has courted high-profile WNBA stars like Sophie Cunningham, don’t expect her Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark to join it.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 5

How Mercury's Taylor Nearly Won A Prestigious Award

Penny Taylor was one of the Phoenix Mercury's best players, and before joining the team, she played for the Cleveland Rockers. She was drafted by the Rockers in 2001, and she played with them until they folded.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 5

Prominent WNBA star open to idea of seeing a Paige Bueckers-Azzi Fudd duo in Dallas

The Dallas Wings have an opportunity to hit a double whammy this offseason if they can snag back-to-back superstars. Last season, it was former UConn Huskies star Paige Bueckers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 5

Looking At The Journeys Of Phoenix's 2012 Picks

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Brittney Griner in 2013, and she became one of the franchise's best players. She helped them win a championship, she set records, and when it is all said and done, her number will likely be retired by the franchise.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 5

Will Sky and Lynx Pull Off Another Trade Before WNBA Draft?

One of the biggest trades in the history of the Chicago Sky as a franchise saw them acquire the WNBA's best rebounder. The Minnesota Lynx agreed to a swap of first-round draft picks with the Sky at the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 4

Aliyah Boston’s Bold Claim on WNBA’s Best 1-on-1 Player Involves Fever Teammate

The Indiana Fever entered the 2025 WNBA season with one of the league's most talented rosters. This was the byproduct of them having both Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark under contract, given that both were consecutive No.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 3

Sky Should Trade Draft Picks with Mystics Again

Since Jeff Pagliocca has taken over as the general manager of the Chicago Sky, he has been consistent on a few accounts. Though, unfortunately, one of those two are back-to-back losing seasons and missing the WNBA Playoffs for the second year in a row, he has made some major deals before either season started.