WNBA: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Why Phoenix's Lineups Helped Them During Challenging Season

The 2020 season was one of the Phoenix Mercury's most memorable season, and it is not for the reasons most people would think. The Mercury had a good year, and they did it under strange circumstances.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Mercury's Mitchell Has Career High, Wins Special Award

Leilani Mitchell started her WNBA career in 2008. She spent her college years at Idaho and Utah, and after that, she was drafted by one of the WNBA's best teams.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Caitlin Clark Sends Message After Off-Court Move

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark played just 13 games in 2025 after a groin injury ended her season prematurely. She was unable to play for her team in both the Commissioner's Cup championship and during its run in the playoffs, where the Fever made it to the semifinals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 21

Mercury's 2019 Picks Have Big Performances

The Phoenix Mercury have drafted some great players over the years, and some of them have had big games in their time with the team. In some cases, their picks did not suit up for the team, but they had their best game elsewhere.

Las Vegas Aces News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'WNBA Finals MVPs' quiz

How many WNBA Finals MVPs can you name in five minutes?

The 'WNBA MVPs award' quiz

The 'WNBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Most points in a WNBA season' quiz

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 21

How Phoenix's Stepanova Had Her Career High Against Detroit

Maria Stepanova played for the Phoenix Mercury in their early years, as they drafted her in the 1998 WNBA Draft. She was the eighth pick of that year's draft, and the Mercury drafted three other players in the later rounds.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 21

Mercury's Westbeld And Her Sister Recognized By WNBA

The Phoenix Mercury had a good group of rookies this year, and they all showed what they are capable of. Some of them were in the starting lineup during the season, and in that time, they contributed in different areas.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 21

Looking At Amy Atwell's Time With Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury's 2024 season went well, and they finished only two games under .500. They had a record of 19-21, which was a significant jump from the previous year.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 20

Sophie Cunningham Agrees 8th Grade Boys Could Beat a WNBA Team

NBA player Michael Porter Jr. has made several inflammatory comments regarding his opinion that the world's best women's basketball players couldn't compete against elite high school men's basketball players.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Makes Personal Request on Thursday

Sophie Cunningham watched on as Kelsey Mitchell led the Indiana Fever all the way to the 2025 WNBA semifinals, upsetting the Atlanta Dream in the opening round.

Seattle Storm News / Swish Appeal / November 20

If the Seattle Storm get the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, their free agency decisions will determine who they draft

In January 2024, in a move designed to free up the cap space necessary to sign Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins, the Seattle Storm traded Kia Nurse and the No.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 20

Who should each WNBA lottery team draft with the No. 1 pick?

Projecting the top picks of a WNBA draft is always a balance of analyzing current collegiate production, long-term potential, and the specific structural needs of each team.

Indiana Fever News / The SportsRush / November 20

'Killed a Squirrel': Sophie Cunningham Recalls Her Warning to Caitlin Clark and Co. Before Hitting Fan With Golf Ball

The WNBA season may be over, but that hasn’t meant players on the Indiana Fever have to stop hanging out with each other. Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull formed a close relationship this past season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 20

Mercury's Thomas Helps Unrivaled Team Make Playoffs

Alyssa Thomas made her presence felt in her first season with the Phoenix Mercury. She had an exceptional year, and she helped the team reach the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in franchise history.

Chicago Sky News / Swish Appeal / November 20

If the Chicago Sky get the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, will it be enough to salvage the Angel Reese era?

If it weren’t for bad luck, the Chicago Sky wouldn’t have any luck. Chicago has found new and painful ways to drown in misery. They drafted Angel Reese, which should’ve been the beginning of a new era.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 20

Fever Star Kelsey Mitchell Reveals Inspiring Off-Court Commitment

Indiana Fever star guard Kelsey Mitchell wasn't on the court when her team's season ended during Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Indiana Fever News / The Spun / November 20

Sophie Cunningham Makes Her Priorities Clear Amid WNBA Drama

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is set to be a free agent this offseason. There'll be plenty of fans monitoring where she ends up. Cunningham, who started her WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury, averaged 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game this past season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 20

Paige Bueckers gives humorous take about possibly playing against girlfriend in WNBA

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers isn't just a talented rising star on the court, but off it, her infectious personality shines through. Bueckers is in a highly publicized relationship with former UConn Huskies star Azzi Fudd.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 20

How Mercury's Dupree Had A Huge 2011 Season

Candice Dupree joined the Phoenix Mercury before the 2010 season, and today, she has a special place in the franchise's history. She helped the team win a championship in 2014, which was a spectacular year for the Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 20

Sancho Lyttle Shines In Mercury Loss

Sancho Lyttle spent several years in the WNBA. She started her career with the Houston Comets, as they drafted her with the fifth pick of the 2005 WNBA Draft.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 20

Sky Guards Take Flight in Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball

Chicago Sky guards Ariel Atkins and Kia Nurse are bringing their talents to Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball — a fast-paced, four-week 5x5 league based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 20

How Mercury's Copper Helped Them Beat The Liberty

Kahleah Copper is one of the WNBA's best scorers, and her offense plays a role in the Phoenix Mercury's success. In her first year with the team, she averaged a career-high 21.1 points.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 20

How A Mercury Legend Had A Big Defensive Game

The Phoenix Mercury have had some great defenders in their time, and one of them was there from the beginning. The Mercury were involved in the WNBA's first season, and they built their roster through allocation, the elite draft and the 1997 WNBA Draft.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 20

Sky's Bigger Cornerstone: Angel Reese or Kamilla Cardoso?

Any time a team has the luxury of adding two high caliber players in the same draft, that team should be on pace for greatness. The Chicago Sky benefited from not only having the second overall selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft, but they also had another lottery pick that same night.

Las Vegas Aces News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 19

Aces’ Jewell Loyd latest WNBA star to join Project B

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd announced Tuesday that she will join Project B, becoming the latest WNBA star to commit to the new women’s basketball league set to launch in Europe and Asia in November 2026.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / November 18

Reports: WNBA proposal includes max salaries over $1.1M

The WNBA proposed a maximum player salary of more than $1.1 million in the latest round of collective bargaining negotiations this week, multiple reports said Tuesday.