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How The Mercury Defeated One Of Their Oldest Rivals

The Phoenix Mercury had a great season this year, and prior to that, they improved after a difficult season. In 2023, the Mercury finished the season with a record of 9-31, and after bringing in a new star in Kahleah Copper and a new head coach in Nate Tibbetts, they improved to 19-21.

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Caitlin Clark's Fresh Nike Kicks Receive Early NBA Stamp of Approval

In late August, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark released a video on her social media channels that was captioned, "Tune in. Logo collection coming soon.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 10

Napheesa Collier unveils what fuels her fire amid CBA negotiations

Napheesa Collier has seemingly perfected the art of adapting. Her ability to roll with the punches and find a way for things to work in her favor even predates her days as a star for the Minnesota Lynx and vice president of the WNBPA.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 10

Migna Toure's Potential Continues to Grow for Connecticut Sun

Migna Toure has always been known for her versatility and defensive activity, but the recent performance by the Connecticut Sun guard against Nesibe offered something far more intriguing.

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Indiana Fever News / Sporting News / November 10

Kelsey Mitchell's Fever future at stake in WNBA CBA negotiations

The Fever All-Star is a pending free agent.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 10

What's at Stake for Caitlin Clark if WNBA CBA Negotiations Fail

The biggest story in women's basketball over the next couple of months is the ongoing negotiations between the WNBA league office and the WNBA Players' Association (WNBPA) regarding the league's next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 10

Meet Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers' Unrivaled team

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is spending her first WNBA offseason with Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's basketball league that takes place in the early part of the year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 10

Why The Mercury Improved In Games Against Conference Rivals

The Phoenix Mercury had a great 2025 season, as they finished the year with a record of 27-17. They played well against most teams, and this talented, new group reached the WNBA Finals.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 10

Dallas Wings center sets record straight on Paige Bueckers-Caitlin Clark comparison

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers had a sensational first year in the WNBA. The first overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft averaged 19.2 PPG, 5.4 APG, 3.9 RPG, and 1.6 SPG, which led her to being named the Rookie of the Year, making the All-Star Game as a starter, and then being named to the All-WNBA Second Team.

Indiana Fever News / Sporting News / November 10

Sophie Cunningham sparks dating buzz after on-stage moment with country music star

Sophie Cunnigham's on-stage moment with country music star Riley Green goes viral.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / November 10

The best show on the Strip: A’ja and the Aces

A’ja Wilson and the Aces turned basketball into the city’s best live show and made us believers along the way. The curtain call When the confetti finally fell in Phoenix after the 97–86 sweep, it didn’t feel like the end of a season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 10

Early check-in on Dallas Wings' top prospects after first week of college basketball

The Dallas Wings are expected to have a high pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, so they are keeping an eye on the top prospects in college basketball after their first week of the season.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 10

How Mercury's Taurasi Established Herself In Rookie Season

The Phoenix Mercury found a special player in 2004, as they drafted someone who would go on to become the WNBA all-time leading scorer. They drafted Diana Taurasi , after what was a poor 2003 season.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 9

Aliyah Boston's 3-Word Fever Coach Request to Candace Parker Ends in Laughs

During a September 3 episode of their Post Moves podcast, Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston asked WNBA legend Candace Parker if she'd ever want to be a head coach in the WNBA, and if so, which team she'd like to coach.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 9

Mercury's Early Players Set The Tone For Future Rosters

The Phoenix Mercury had a successful debut season . They finished the year with a record of 16-12, and they were one of four teams that made the playoffs.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 9

Why The Mercury Found The Right Lineup

The Phoenix Mercury had an exceptional 2025 season, and they made history in the process. They made the WNBA Finals, which was the franchise's sixth time getting that far.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 9

How The Mercury Took Down Other Western Conference Teams

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs in 1999, as they finished the season with a record of 15-17. While that is not a bad record, it was a step in the wrong direction.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 9

Mercury Fall In Series Against Championship-Winning Team

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2024 season with a record of 19-21. They beat a number of teams, as they won their series against teams like the Atlanta Dream and the Chicago Sky.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 8

Breanna Stewart Addresses Alleged Beef With Liberty Star Teammate

The New York Liberty will arguably be the most fascinating WNBA team to keep an eye on across the next couple of months, particularly when the league's free agency period begins in February (given that the players and the league office agree to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by then).

Sandy Brondello News / The SportsRush / November 8

'To Build Something From Scratch': Sandy Brondello Describes What Led Her to Joining Toronto Tempo

A new chapter is about to be written in WNBA history with the addition of its latest team, the Toronto Tempo, who will join the league from the 2025–26 season onward.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 8

WNBA Draft Lottery Date Set but Connecticut Sun Left Out of Festivities

The Connecticut Sun are coming off a pretty brutal 2025 campaign in which they went 11-33 and nearly ended up with the worst record in the WNBA if not for a late resurgence.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

How Lexie Hull learned to turn setbacks into strength

Lexie Hull is certainly no stranger to standing up to adversity. From having to go from playing at Stanford with her twin sister Lacie to adjusting to the WNBA alone in 2022, to battling through the roller coaster that was the 2025 season for her Indiana Fever, Hull has had no choice but to learn how to bounce back from her challenges.