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Napheesa Collier to Miss the 2026 Unrivaled Season due to Ankle Injury

It was announced on Thursday, New Year’s Day, that one of the co-founders of Unrivaled, Napheesa Collier, will miss the 2026 Unrivaled season due to injuries in both of her ankles and will undergo surgery.

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How The Mercury Stay Composed, Won Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2014, and in 2015, they finished with a record of 20-14. It was a good year, and it led to another playoff appearance.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Caitlin Clark Still Can't Get Over Sophie Cunningham's Iconic Mistake

Sophie Cunningham made plenty of headlines during her first season with the Indiana Fever. Her most memorable moment is probably when she was ejected after she avenged Caitlin Clark with an aggressive foul against the Connecticut Sun last June.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 1

Throwback Review as Mercury Miss The Playoffs For The First Time

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 1999 season with a record of 15-17. They encountered some obstacles that season, including a six-game losing streak in the first month.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 1

Remembering Kelsey Bone's Stint With The Mercury

Kelsey Bone started her career with the New York Liberty, but at one point in her career, she played for the Phoenix Mercury . Bone was the fifth pick of the 2013 WNBA Draft, and she was the first of five Liberty picks.

Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 1

Unrivaled Suffers Another Star Power Hit as Napheesa Collier Misses Season

The Unrivaled women's basketball league is tipping off its second season on January 5. Yet, the league was dealt a tough blow before games even began, as news broke on January 1 that Minnesota Lynx star and Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier would be missing the entire season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 1

Mercury's Taurasi And More Win Major College Award

The Naismith College Player of the Year was introduced in 1969 for men's basketball and in 1983 for women's basketball. Lew Alcindor, who is also known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, was the first player to win for the men, and Anne Donovan won it for women.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / January 1

Connecticut Sun’s Future Burns Bright Behind Three Cornerstones

With Marina Mabrey, Saniya Rivers, and Aneesah Morrow emerging as the franchise’s new cornerstones, the Sun are entering a chapter defined by skill diversity, defensive intensity, and untapped upside.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 1

Mercury's Copper Looking To Win Another Championship

The Unrivaled season is inching closer, and players like Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart and more will be in action. There will also be some new faces, as Paige Bueckers will make her debut.

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / January 1

Lynx star Napheesa Collier to have surgery on ankles

WNBA superstar Napheesa Collier will miss the upcoming Unrivaled season and be sidelined for four to six months following scheduled surgery on both ankles.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Indiana Fever Star Reacts to Caitlin Clark's Year-End Message

After Caitlin Clark went down with an injury, Kelsey Mitchell carried the Indiana Fever and established herself as the team's No. 1 option on offense. Clark played just 13 games in 2025 due to a groin injury.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 1

Looking At Phoenix's Season Series in 2024

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2024, which was a step in the right direction for them. They missed the playoffs in 2023 after they finished the season with a record of 9-31.

Indiana Fever News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1

Caitlin Clark brings up interview blunder to troll Sophie Cunningham

Caitlin Clark sneaked in a hilarious shot at her Indiana Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham just before the calendar flipped to 2026. In an Instagram Story post on Wednesday night, Clark shared a screenshot of a postgame Cunningham interview and wrote, “I love a fresh of breath air,” a reference that many Fever fans would immediately recognize.