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Mercury's Pondexter Takes Down Another Future Team In Overtime

Cappie Pondexter was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2006, and she became one of the team's top players. She had a strong rookie season, as she averaged 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals.

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How A Mercury Draft Pick Played Years Later

The Phoenix Mercury have interesting ties to players and teams, and one of them is especially intriguing. Marion Jones, who is most known for track-and-field accolades, spent some time in the WNBA.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 27

Why Sky Can Be Thankful This Thanksgiving

Since the 2023 season, the Chicago Sky haven't looked the part of a former champion. However, it was just four seasons ago that the franchise took down the Phoenix Mercury in the 2021 WNBA Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 27

How The Mercury Returned To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs for the 19th time in franchise history, and they nearly won a championship. The Mercury took on the New York Liberty, the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces this year, and they beat two out of the three.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Caitlin Clark Sends Message to Lexie Hull on Wednesday

Caitlin Clark has quickly become the cornerstone of the Indiana Fever. After the franchise selected her No. 1 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she immediately stepped into the role of franchise centerpiece, elevating the organization on and off the court.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 26

Caitlin Clark's Team USA Number Change Turns Heads

There's a case to be made that Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark's No. 22 is the most recognizable number in women's sports right now. This is largely owed to Clark being arguably the biggest star in women's sports on her own, regardless of her number.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 26

Sky's Angel Reese Makes Full-Circle Gift to Alma Mater

Chicago Sky forwar Angel Reese has added another milestone to her rapidly expanding off-court portfolio, partnering with Reebok and the Angel C. Reese Foundation to outfit her alma-mater, Saint Francis Academy, for the 2025-26 basketball season.

Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 26

Cheryl Reeve's Honest CBA Update Sends Clear Signal About WNBA's Future

On November 18, Doug Feinberg of the Associated Press published a report regarding the ongoing negotiations between the WNBA league office and the players' association for the next Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 26

Wings star Paige Bueckers is candid about aspect she is 'still learning to do'

Soon-to-be second-year Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers recently opened up on the balance between being a star WNBA athlete and a regular, everyday adult.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 26

Why The Mercury Won On Their Home Floor

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs in 2023, as they finished the season with a record of 9-31. The Mercury struggled during that time, but there were some positives.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 26

Alexis Gray-Lawson Comes To Play For Phoenix

Alexis Gray-Lawson spent some time with the Phoenix Mercury, and in one of their preseason games, she could not be stopped. She had 34 points in Phoenix's game against Japan, and she also had seven rebounds, three assists and a steal.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 26

Aliyah Boston Settles Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers Debate With 4 Words

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are going to be compared for the rest of their respective professional basketball careers. This isn't anything new, as these two have been getting compared since they each entered college in 2020.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / November 26

Former Phoenix Mercury guard joins Project B

INDIANAPOLIS — Former Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham is the latest addition to Project B, the league announced Tuesday. Cunningham spent six seasons with the Mercury before being traded to the Indiana Fever ahead of the 2025 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 26

Mercury's 2019 Lineup Begins Playoff Push

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2019 season with a record of 15-19. Despite being a few games under .500, they reached the playoffs for the seventh time in a row.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 26

Mercury's Musa Represents Nigeria In the Olympics

The 2025 Phoenix Mercury roster had great talent, and some of their players joined the team on training camp deals. Monique Akoa Makani signed a training camp deal, and she went on to become one of the team's reliable starters.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 26

Mercury's Miller Has A Place In Franchise History

The Phoenix Mercury have acquired some great talent over the years. The Mercury have made some trades, and in some cases, those moves led to great progress.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 26

Possible first pick reacts to Dallas Wings winning 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery

The Dallas Wings are the owners of the first overall pick for the second year in a row after winning the draft lottery on Sunday evening. Last year's first overall pick landed them Paige Bueckers, but there isn't a surefire prospect to take first overall this year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 26

Mercury's Copper Shows Greatness In College

Kahleah Copper is one of the Phoenix Mercury's stars. She is one of the WNBA's best scorers, and in her two years with the Mercury, she has played a major role in their success.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 26

Why Latricia Trammell Is the Ideal Assistant Coach for Sky

When the Chicago Sky announced the hiring of longtime WNBA coach Latricia Trammell as an assistant under Tyler Marsh, the move immediately signaled more than just an offseason staff adjustment.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / November 25

Phoenix Mercury to host one-of-a-kind drone show over Camelback Mountain

When a franchise chooses to reintroduce itself, the method often says as much as the message. The Phoenix Mercury aren’t simply rolling out a new logo; they’re staging a spectacle by throwing a drone show over Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / November 25

Phoenix Mercury unveil new uniforms that tie legacy with modernity

PHOENIX — With the unveiling of their new look on Monday, the Phoenix Mercury introduced redesigned uniforms on Tuesday, blending the team’s heritage with modernity.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 24

Suns owner Mat Ishbia facing new lawsuit from minority partners

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by two of the team’s minority owners. Scott Seldin and Andy Kohlberg, minority stakeholders in the franchise,

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / November 24

Sparks Notes: Cameron Brink, Paige Bueckers Team Up, Candace Parker on Hall of Fame

Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Cameron Brink rejoins Unrivaled — a women's professional three-on-three league in the U.S., co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart — this winter.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / November 23