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Why The Mercury Regressed In 2002

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs for the second time in 2001, as they finished that season with a record of 13-19. That was their worst record up to that point, and the following year they regressed even more.

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Phantom flashes balance and versatility in sending Mist to their first loss of the Unrivaled season

In Monday night’s first Unrivaled game, Phantom trailed Mist at halftime, 36-34. Then, Kelsey Plum happened. KP opened the pivotal period by scoring the Phantom’s first eight points, converting two layups and nailing a 3.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 13

Mercury's Taylor Contributes In Her Final Season

Penny Taylor joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2004, and it all started with a dispersal draft. The Cleveland Rockers folded, and the Mercury selected Taylor with the first pick of that draft.

New York Liberty News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 13

Why The 1998 Mercury Remain Legendary

The Phoenix Mercury's first season was a success. They finished the season with a record of 16-12, and they were one of four teams that made the playoffs.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Bleacher Report / January 12

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 12

Reports: WNBA, WNBPA agree to moratorium on league business

The WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association agreed to a moratorium on league business, specifically free agency, according to several reports Monday.

Angel Reese Makes Offseason Decision Amid Relationship Rumors

Angel Reese had another big season with the Chicago Sky in 2025, averaging 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals. She also improved her efficiency, shooting 45.8% from the field after making just 39.1% of her shots in her first year.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / January 12

Three Players Stand Tall In Unrivaled

Unrivaled has had countless great performances with 30- to 40-point games. Players have also piled up more than five double-doubles in just the second week of the season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 12

Dallas Wings, WNBA enter unusual free agency period

The Dallas Wings and the rest of the WNBA are in the middle of a lockout, but that doesn't mean free agency hasn't started. Front Office Sports reporter Annie Costabile explained the reasoning behind the weird ruling.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 12

Sophie Cunningham's favorite WNBA moment says it all for Fever

Sophie Cunningham will become an unrestricted free agent as soon as the WNBA league office and the players' association agree to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 12

Why Mercury Players Were A Part Of 2019 Award Races

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2019 season with a record of 15-19. They lost the last four games of the season, as the Chicago Sky, the Seattle Storm, the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces picked up wins over them.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 12

Pondexter's Scoring Helps Mercury Win It All

Cappie Pondexter had some excellent years with the Phoenix Mercury, and during that time, she was one of their best scorers. She is seventh on the franchise's points list, as she scored 2,483 points in her years with the team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 12

How Phoenix's New Stars Led Them In Overtime

The 2004 season was a significant year for the Phoenix Mercury, as they brought in two key players. For starters, they added Penny Taylor, who was an All-Star forward who started her career with the Cleveland Rockers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 12

Why The 1997 Mercury Set The Tone For Future Teams

The Phoenix Mercury made their debut in 1997, and they got off to a good start. They finished the season with a record of 16-12, and they made their first playoff appearance.

New York Liberty News / Swish Appeal / January 12

So far, the 2026 Unrivaled season is going much better for Breanna Stewart and Mist

Breanna Stewart likely doesn’t care that she secured Mist’s second win of the season from the free throw line. Stewie isn’t worried about drama. She just wants wins.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 12

New mock draft gives Dallas Wings a co-star for Paige Bueckers

The Dallas Wings and the rest of the WNBA are in the middle of a lockout, but both the owners and players are expecting to have a deal done before the start of the season in May.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 12

Looking At The Journey Of Mercury Head Coach Nate Tibbetts

After missing the playoffs in 2023, the Phoenix Mercury needed to shake things up. They hired a new coach, and they brought in a coach with NBA experience.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 11

Wings star Paige Bueckers puts up near triple-double, loses first Unrivaled game

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers was back in Unrivaled action on Sunday evening, putting her 2-0 record with Breeze BC on the line against the reigning champion Rose BC, coached by (possibly) former Wings assistant coach Nola Henry.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 11

Liberty Guard Makes Surprise Appearance On Unrivaled Broadcast

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu made a surprise appearance at Unrivaled tonight, stepping into a new role as a part of the on-air broadcast crew.

Indiana Fever News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / January 10

Sophie Cunningham reflects on playing with Caitlin Clark, Fever in 2025

With the Indiana Fever led by superstar Caitlin Clark, the team also had some major contributions last season that made it successful, with one player in particular being Sophie Cunningham.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / January 10

Aces Players Look To Take Over Unrivaled League

Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Dana Evans all play for the Las Vegas Aces but in the offseason they become rivals. All three play for different teams in the Unrivaled League in Miami, Florida.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 10

Lexie Hull’s 4-Word WNBA Free Agency Warning Turns Heads

One of many interesting storylines for Indiana Fever fans to follow heading into the 2025 season was what role Lexie Hull would have on the roster. This is because the Fever added DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard, and Sophie Cunningham last offseason, all of whom are primarily wing players (although Cunningham is a guard).

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

WNBA CBA deadline passes without agreement

The WNBA and Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday, 11:59 p.m. ET deadline, allowing the prior CBA to expire.

Paige Bueckers makes worrisome admission about offseason work

Sabrina Ionescu to sit out Unrivaled season with injury

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 10

WNBA says negotiations 'remain ongoing' as CBA expires

The collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association officially expired at midnight ET on Friday with the sides reportedly still far apart on key issues.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / January 8

Sabrina Ionescu to sit out Unrivaled season with injury

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will miss the second season of Unrivaled this winter due to an undisclosed injury. Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, began its new season on Monday.