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How Mercury's Mack And More Defended The Big 12

The Big 12 Conference has had some excellent defenders, and some of them have been honored for their efforts. The Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year is an award given to those who shine on the defensive end.

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Mercury Fall To A Conference Rival In 2021

The Phoenix Mercury made the WNBA Finals for the fifth time in 2021, and they lost to the Chicago Sky. The Sky beat them 3-1 in that series, and in a way, Chicago got revenge.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 30

Mercury's Whitcomb Shoots Lights Out In College

Sami Whitcomb played a significant role in the Phoenix Mercury's success this season. She played 43 games, and she started in 20. She filled in for Kahleah Copper at different points of the season, as Copper missed the start of the season due to a knee injury, and she dealt with a hamstring injury later on.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 30

Why Phoenix's Timms Made The Hall Of Fame

The Phoenix Mercury had a successful 1997, and it was due to the players they built the roster around. The Mercury received two players in the allocation period, and both of them got off to great starts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 30

Mercury Celebrate Sharpshooting Rookie's Special Day

The Phoenix Mercury found hidden gems this year, as they added four rookies. The Mercury did not have any draft picks, but they brought in players who went undrafted and were playing overseas.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 30

Revisiting Mercury Legend Cappie Pondexter's All-Star Games

Cappie Pondexter is a Phoenix Mercury legend, and she helped them achieve great things. The Mercury drafted her in 2006, and in her second season, she helped the team win its first championship.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Indiana Fever Player Announces Update 4 Months After Injury

The Indiana Fever lost several key players to injuries during the 2025 WNBA season, including Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, Chloe Bibby and Sydney Colson.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / December 29

Aces Stars Continue To Dominate Overseas

Aces stars Megan Gustafson (17) and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (32) both recorded 20-plus point double-doubles in their last games. Both are looking to perfect their craft to push for another title in the 2026 WNBA season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

How Future Mercury Players Locked Down The Big East

The Big East Defensive Player of the Year dates back to 1997, and Nykesha Sales won it two years in a row. After winning the award, she headed to the WNBA, and she played for the Orlando Miracle.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 29

Dallas Wings center to become owner of new international team

The WNBA season has been over for a few months now, and Unrivaled is right around the corner from tipping off its second annual season. Paige Bueckers has drawn the majority of headlines surrounding the Dallas Wings this offseason so far, but Li Yueru is now putting her name in the spotlight.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

How The Mercury Fared In Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2016 season with a record of 16-18. They were fourth in the Western Conference, and they reached the playoffs for the fourth time in a row.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

Mercury's Johnson And More Represent LSU

The Phoenix Mercury have been in the WNBA since its inaugural season, and because of that, they have had several players. The Mercury's players come from a variety of places, and some of their stars are prime examples.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 29

Connecticut Sun To Play Two 2026 Games at PeoplesBank Arena in Capital City

The Connecticut Sun are facing an uncertain future during their offseason as talks to relocate the team from Hartford, Connecticut, continue. While these

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

How The Mercury And The Suns Made The Playoffs

The 1998 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury . They made history, and they paved the way for teams that came after them. The Mercury reached the WNBA Finals, and before that, they finished the regular season with a reocrd of 19-11.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

Why Mercury's Sabally Is A Three-Time All-Star

Satou Sabally is a three-time All-Star, and this year, she was set to be one of the starters for Team Clark. Sabally became an All-Star, but she suffered an ankle injury that kept her out of the game.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

Looking At The Journeys Of Phoenix's 2000 Picks

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2000, and it would be the last time they made it before going on a drought. The Mercury missed the playoffs from 2001 to 2006, and when they returned to the postseason, they won a championship.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

Why Phoenix's Brondello Was Part Of 2020 Award Race

The Phoenix Mercury had a solid 2020 season, as they finished the season with a record of 13-9. It was a shortened season, as the WNBA played in an isolation zone.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 29

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru could be targeted in WNBA expansion draft

The Dallas Wings are preparing to go into next season without Li Yueru on the roster. Li faces an uncertain future in the league with free agency and the impending expansion draft, where the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo will build their initial rosters.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / December 28

Aces’ Players Ready To Dominate In Unrivaled Basketball

Aces guards Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and Dana Evans are all suiting up for the Unrivaled Basketball league this year. Unrivaled is a women-only league co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier.

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.

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.

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