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Mercury Set To Face New Eastern Conference Team

The WNBA is growing, and two new teams will be in action. The Portland Fire are preparing for the 2026 season, and they will share a conference with teams like the Las Vegas Aces, the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury.

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Phoenix's Guards Score, Lead Team To Playoffs In 2022

The 2022 season was an interesting time for the Phoenix Mercury. They made the playoffs, but they played without some of their key players. For starters, they played without Brittney Griner, who was detained overseas.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 9

Why Phoenix's 2011 Season Was Significant

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2009, and the following year, they made the playoffs once again. They faced the San Antonio Silver Stars in their first matchup, and they beat them 2-0.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Multiteam Trade Occurs in Unrivaled After Indiana Fever Point Guard’s Injury News

The 2026 Unrivaled season saw a whirlwind of changes on Monday. Earlier, it was announced that the Breeze BC guard Aari McDonald was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a right lower extremity injury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 9

Mercury Stars Help Team Sweep Eastern Conference Foe

The Phoenix Mercury played well in the 2019 season, and during that time, they beat some tough teams. There were also a few teams that gave them trouble.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 9

Remembering Phoenix's Season Series Against Conference Rivals

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17. That was an important year for the franchise, as they lost Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner.

Indiana Fever News / ESPN / February 9

Fever's McDonald out for rest of Unrivaled season

Aari McDonald has been ruled out of the remainder of the Unrivaled season after suffering a right lower extremity injury.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Indiana Fever Point Guard Suffers Season-Ending News on Monday

The Indiana Fever turned heads in the 2025 WNBA season with a surprising run to the playoff semifinals despite facing a slew of injuries to key pieces.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 9

Mercury Stars Gearing Up For Unrivaled Tournament

The Unrivaled season is flying by, and some of the WNBA's best players are in action. There are returning players like Chelsea Gray and Skylar Diggins, and there are new players like Paige Bueckers and Dominique Malonga.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 9

Mercury's Thomas Makes An Impact In College

Alyssa Thomas has been a star since the start of her WNBA career, and her 2025 season is a prime example. She was drafted by the New York Liberty in 2014, but she was traded to the Connecticut Sun shortly after.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / February 9

With a Big 3 of Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper and Shakira Austin, revitalized Rose looks to rise up the Unrivaled standings

After a day off for Super Bowl Sunday, Unrivaled resumes Week 5 action on Monday night. And the evening’s second matchup, with Rose meeting Mist, reminds how quickly things can change on the court at Sephora Arena (8:45 p.m.

Minnesota Lynx News / Canis Hoopus / February 8

Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 9: Everyone Back in Action

There is no better way to recover from your Super Bowl party than with a new Lynx Offseason Update! As we continue to wait for any indication of serious talks when it comes to negotiations with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, we are still on pause before we can start looking ahead to the 2026 WNBA season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 8

Why Phoenix's New Star And More Received Recognition

The 2004 season was a significant year for the Phoenix Mercury . They had a poor 2003 season, and because of that, they received two major picks. With the Cleveland Rockers folding, the WNBA held a dispersal draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 8

Mercury's Prahalis Begins College Journey, Helps Ohio State Win

Samantha Prahalis is a part of Phoenix Mercury history , as she was one of their first-round picks. She was drafted in 2012, and she was the sixth pick of that draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 8

Revisiting Phoenix's Season Series Against East Teams

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17. They were third in the Western Conference, as the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces were ahead of them.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 8

Unrivaled: The Laces Locked In For The Playoffs

The Laces, led by Brittney Sykes and Jackie Young, are sitting in the No. 1 seed at 8-2. Their eighth win came Feb. 6 against the Lunar Owls in a tight 74-70 victory.

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Chicago Sky News / Stadium Rant / February 8

Reebok X WNBL: The Angel Reese Movement

Chicago Sky power forward Angel Reese’s trailblazing path continues. The WNBL and Reebok Australia announce that Reebok will be the official footwear partner of the WNBL.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 7

Report: WNBA owners present modest CBA changes to players

The WNBA has at long last presented a CBA proposal to players, according to a report from Front Office Sports. Following a six-week period of silence with no reported movement, league representatives met with players earlier this week to renew talks.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 7

Sophie Cunningham Switches Stance on Caitlin Clark’s Juggling Skill

Unfortunately, Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham spent more time in the athletic training room together than they did on the court in the 2025 WNBA season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 7

Paige Bueckers' Path in Unrivaled's 1-on-1 Tournament Goes Through Wings Teammate

The Unrivaled League announced the bracket for the 1-on-1 Tournament on Saturday morning. And Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers will have to go through a lot of familiar faces if she wants to win.

Seattle Storm News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Nneka Ogwumike named to TIME’s 2026 Closers list for WNBA advocacy

Nneka Ogwumike has yet another accolade to add to her career collection, but this one isn’t coming from her on-court accomplishments. The Seattle Storm star was named as one of TIME’s “The Closers 2026” recipients, which was awarded to Black leaders who are working towards equality in the United States.

Washington Mystics News / The Lead / February 6

Shakira Austin Is Using Unrivaled to Hone Skills

Shakira Austin is a very skilled big for the Mystics who mostly thrives on her post moves. Her game is very deep, as she can also stretch the floor with her jumper and play off the bounce.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 6

Dana Evens: Long Awaited Debut In Unrivaled League

Dana Evans is a key piece in the WNBA, playing alongside reigning MVP A’ja Wilson on the Las Vegas Aces. This is Evans’ first season in the Unrivaled league, and she made her debut Feb.

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.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

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.