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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.

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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.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Sophie Cunningham joins revolutionary startup league amid WNBA CBA controversy

Amid the ongoing conversations and controversies surrounding the WNBA CBA negotiations, star player Sophie Cunningham is joining a new startup basketball league, Project B.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 26

How Satou Sabally Represented the Mercury's New Look

The Phoenix Suns are trying to climb the Western Conference, and it has been a challenge. The conference is stacked, and teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets are playing at a high level.

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.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 26

UConn connection plays role in Dallas Wings' decision for No. 1 overall pick

The Dallas Wings are pondering who to take with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft after the franchise won the lottery for a second straight year.

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.

Atlanta Dream News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Brittney Griner Announces Update Away From WNBA

Brittney Griner recently completed her 12th season in the WNBA. She spent the past campaign with the Atlanta Dream, where she signed as a free agent last winter.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 25

Mercury Win Preseason Game, Struggle In Regular Season

The 2012 season was one of the Phoenix Mercury's lowest points. They finished the season with a record of 7-27, and they played most of the games without key players.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 25

Mercury's 2022 Team Fights For Playoff Spot

The Phoenix Mercury's 2022 season was not one of their best, but they still managed to reach the playoffs. They finished the season with a record of 15-21, and they faced the Las Vegas Aces in the first round.

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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 / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 25

How Samantha Prahalis Caught The Attention Of Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury have drafted many players over the years, and in 2012, they selected Samantha Prahalis in the first round. Prahalis attended Ohio State, and in those four years, she averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 assists.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 25

Sophie Cunningham Conveys Why She's Joining Fever Star in New Project B League

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding Project B, which is a new global women's basketball league that's set to launch in the fall of 2026. The league is five-on-five, will feature six 11-player teams, and will take place during the WNBA offseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 25