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Mercury's Taurasi Makes Presence Felt At UConn

The Phoenix Mercury found a star in Diana Taurasi. She was the first pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft, and she joined the Mercury at a time when they were struggling.

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Sophie Cunningham Claps Back at Caitlin Clark and Nike

The 2026 WNBA regular season does not tip off for months, but that does not stop the league's most followed players from grabbing headlines. On Thursday, Indiana Fever teammates Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham exchanged friendly fire on social media over sneakers.

Atlanta Dream News / Field Level Media / February 6

4-time All-Star Brionna Jones injures meniscus playing overseas

Four-time WNBA All-Star forward Brionna Jones sustained a torn meniscus last week while playing overseas but her agent told ESPN she is expected to return in time for the WNBA season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Why Mercury's Pondexter Helped Them Win A Title

Cappie Pondexter was the second pick of the 2006 WNBA Draft, and she was selected by the Phoenix Mercury. She was a star in her college days, and she started her WNBA career on a high note.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Phoenix And New York Prepared To Battle

The Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty have history, as they were a part of the WNBA's inaugural season. Both teams played well that year, and they met each other in the playoffs.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Why Phoenix's Series With Dallas Ended In A Tie

The 2019 Phoenix Mercury had some tough games against Western Conference teams, and they lost some of them. The Mercury lost their season series against the Las Vegas Aces and the Minnesota Lynx, and one of them was a sweep.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / February 6

Breeze is building something special in Unrivaled, while Lunar Owls lurk as a looming playoff threat

Coming off their best win of the season, a 25-point showpiece against defending champion Rose, talk of a Unrivaled championship run is not bluster for Breeze.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Lexie Hull Makes Request to Sophie Cunningham Amid WNBA Offseason

For much of the 2025 WNBA season, Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham were fixtures of the Indiana Fever’s backcourt But their campaigns took very different turns.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Why The Mercury Struggled In 2002

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2000, as they finished the season with a record of 20-12. They played well, but they lost to the Los Angeles Sparks in the first round of the postseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Mercury's Miller Achieves Great Things In College

Cheryl Miller has ties to the Phoenix Mercury, as she was the team's first coach. The Mercury's origins date back to 1997, as they were a part of the WNBA's inaugural season.

Atlanta Dream News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Brittney Griner Announces Personal News After 12th WNBA Season

Brittney Griner and the Atlanta Dream did not finish the 2025 WNBA season as they hoped. After finishing the regular season with a 30-14 record, the Dream earned the No.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Candace Parker counters Reggie Miller’s viral Caitlin Clark NBA comparison

Candace Parker offered a more nuanced perspective on how to contextualize Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s game following a viral moment involving Reggie Miller during Clark’s recent appearance on NBC’s NBA coverage.

WNBA Legend Brittney Griner Shares Unrivaled Update

At this point in her career, Brittney Griner has already firmly established herself as one of the greatest players in WNBA history. The 35-year-old veteran just completed his 11th season in the league and her first with the Atlanta Dream.

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Philadelphia: Unrivaled Makes History With Attendance and Marina Mabrey

The Unrivaled tour in Philadelphia was a historic success. This remarkable event not only attracted exceptional attendance but also featured outstanding performances from individual players.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6

Caitlin Clark reacts to Pacers’ blockbuster trade

The Indiana Pacers got into the NBA trade deadline action right before the 3 pm ET cutoff. The Pacers acquired Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 5

Wings Star Paige Bueckers’ Girlfriend Projected as No. 1 Pick

It's never too early to start getting excited about the WNBA Draft, especially this year's. The Dallas Wings own the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft once again, the same position it held this past season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 5

Mercury's Copper Attends Rutgers, Role Changes Over Time

Kahleah Copper is one of the Phoenix Mercury's stars, and she joined the team before the 2024 season. She had an excellent season, and in her second season, she continued to contribute.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 5

Mercury And The Lynx To Battle Once Again

The Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx have an extensive history. They have faced each other in the playoffs several times, and in Phoenix's most recent run, the Mercury came out victorious.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 5

Why Phoenix's Bonner Helped Her Team In 2011

The Phoenix Mercury added another playoff appearance to their legacy, as they were a part of the 2011 playoffs. The Mercury finished the regular season with a record of 19-15, and they faced the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx during that run.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 4

Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day

In the heart of Las Vegas on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we shine a spotlight on the city’s current elite female athletes who are turning local talent into global triumphs, from WNBA dynasties and Olympic podiums to racetracks and beyond.

Breanna Stewart Addresses Hard Truth Amid WNBA CBA Stalemate

There is still no resolution on a new collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and the players' association, with the threat of missed games becoming more of a possibility as each day passes.

Paige Bueckers News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 3

Paige Bueckers' Unrivaled Coach Delivers Highest Praise for Dallas Wings Star

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has been off to a tremendous start to her Unrivaled career. Nine games in, she's averaging 24.7 PPG, 6.8 APG, and 6.2 RPG while shooting 55.3% from the floor, 44.1% from three, and 89.3% from the free-throw line.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 3

Sophie Cunningham Floats Surprising Future as WNBA Commissioner

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is among the most critical active players of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Cunningham has put Engelbert on blast several times in the past.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 3

Reports: WNBA offers no CBA proposal during meeting

Players expecting to receive a proposal from the WNBA about a new collective bargaining agreement walked away from Monday's meeting empty-handed. Meeting for the first time in months, the two sides talked for about three hours at the league's New York offices.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 3

WNBA, Dallas Wings Get Bad News After Latest Meeting

The Dallas Wings and the rest of the WNBA are trying to get a new collective bargaining agreement before the start of the season, which is scheduled for early May.