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The Phoenix Mercury made their debut in 1997. Since then, they have accomplished great things, including their three championships. The Mercury made the playoffs in their first season, and they have made it 18 times after that.

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Mercury's Thomas Continues To Flourish In Unrivaled

Alyssa Thomas was one of the players who played in Unrivaled last season, and this year, she is back in action. Thomas plays for Laces BC, and in her first game, her rebounding helped the team win.

Atlanta Dream News / Swish Appeal / January 18

Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard lead Mist, Vinyl to big wins with Dream Unrivaled performances

While Friday gave us some amazing Unrivaled games, Saturday didn’t provide as many thrills. Although Lunar Owls were more competitive for awhile, Mist eventually pulled away to win 79-65.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 18

Why Phoenix's Free Throw Shooting Led To Success

Free throws play a big role in a team's success, and if a game comes down to the wire, a free throw can be the difference maker. The Phoenix Mercury were seventh in the league in free-throw percentage during the regular season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 17

Paige Bueckers, Breeze blown out by Vinyl in Unrivaled action

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers got off to a strong start to Unrivaled League action, as her expansion team, Breeze, started the season 2-0 with some impressive wins before they lost to the defending Unrivaled champion, Rose BC.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / January 17

Chelsea Gray Is Looking To Become The 'Goat' Of Unrivaled

Chelsea Gray became the first player in Unrivaled history to surpass 400 points, officially reaching the mark in her last game against the Hive on Jan.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 17

Liberty's Natasha Cloud's Impact Has Grown in Unrivaled

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud has never been defined solely by numbers, but her time in Unrivaled has added a new level of efficiency and confidence to her all-around game.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 17

Sophie Cunningham fires back at fan over Paige Bueckers foul debate

Sophie Cunningham was the Indiana Fever's primary defender on Paige Bueckers whenever the Fever faced the Dallas Wings during the 2025 WNBA season. There were four instances of this.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 17

Aliyah Boston's spicy exchange with Unrivaled foe gets Fever fans excited

Indiana Fever fans are in need of anything to get them excited about the WNBA right now. There is a sense of dejection among all of women's basketball right now, given the impasse between the league office and the players' associations regarding the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

How The Mercury Found An Elite Reserve

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Cappie Pondexter in 2006, and that move paid off, as she helped them win their first championship. A few years before that, the Mercury drafted Diana Taurasi, and she went on to become the WNBA's all-time leading scorer.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

Mercury Have Battles With Longtime Rivals In 2020

The Phoenix Mercury picked up some impressive wins in 2020, and in the end, they finished the season with a record of 13-9. They made it to the playoffs, and after winning their first-round matchup, they were eliminated in the second round.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

How Mercury's Taylor Made A Special Hall Of Fame

The Phoenix Mercury have had some legendary players. Some of those players started out with the team, but others came to Phoenix years later. Penny Taylor is one of the players who joined years later, as she started her career with the Cleveland Rockers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

Mercury's Mack And More Ready For AU Pro Basketball

Natasha Mack was one of the Phoenix Mercury's starters during the 2025 season, and she did well in that role. She played 34 games, and she started in 23 of them.

Atlanta Dream News / Swish Appeal / January 17

How Rhyne Howard and Vinyl can raise their ceiling in Unrivaled

Last time they took the court, Vinyl finally secured their first win, with an Unrivaled-record 40 points from Dearica Hamby ensuring a convincing victory over Hive.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

Why Phoenix's Davis-Wrightsil Is A Part Of Texas History

The Phoenix Mercury found some talented players in their early years, and before joining the team, most of them had illustrious college careers. The Mercury brought in players like Jennifer Gillom, Bridget Pettis and Toni Foster in their first season, and the following year, they drafted players like Maria Stepanova and Brandy Reed.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 17

Fever Make 'First-Ever' Announcement on Kelsey Mitchell Amid WNBA Offseason

Kelsey Mitchell was the driving force for the Indiana Fever during the 2025 WNBA season. The 5-foot-8 guard played all 44 games in the regular season, averaging a career-high 20.2 points on 45.6% shooting, 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 31.4 minutes per contest.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

Mercury Face Eastern Conference Team In 2020 Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury have made the playoffs 19 times over the years, and during that time, they have played some exceptional teams. The Mercury have met some teams multiple times, and one of the first teams that comes to mind is the Minnesota Lynx.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 17

Why The Mercury Lost Their Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2001 season with a record of 13-19, and it was the second time they missed the playoffs. The first time was in 1999, and they finished that season with a record of 15-17.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Caitlin Clark Reacts After Being Left Out by Fever

Injuries got in the way of what was supposed to be another memorable WNBA season for Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. The 6-foot guard battled multiple injuries throughout her second season.

Connecticut Sun News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Athletes Unlimited roster features mix of WNBA veterans, emerging stars

Athletes Unlimited announced its final roster Thursday for the fifth season of its women’s professional basketball league, a group that again features a strong contingent of established WNBA talent led by Tina Charles.

Chicago Sky News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Kamilla Cardoso gets dwarfed by 7-foot-5 player in China

Kamilla Cardoso is by no means a small human being. She stands 6-foot-7, much taller than the average in any country. But in China, the Chicago Sky star

WNBA News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 15

Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson to star in Stephen Curry’s ‘GOAT’ film

Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson will be adding actresses to their already impressive WNBA resumes after Stephen Curry has added them to the cast of his upcoming film, GOAT.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 14

Sky Duo's Unrivaled Season Off to Rough Start

New week, same old stuff. It was a lackluster week for the Lunar Owls, who feature Chicago Sky guards Rachel Banham and Rebecca Allen, as they moved to 0-3 on the year and are now tied with the Hive for last place in the Unrivaled standings.

Angel Reese News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 14

Sky's Angel Reese Joins Animated Film Amid Busy Offseason

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has remained a constant presence this offseason, continuing to expand her reach beyond the basketball court. In addition to her upcoming speaking appearance at Barbie Dream Fest on March 28th, Reese is set to appear in the upcoming animated feature film GOAT, further cementing her growing footprint in entertainment.

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.

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