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The Phoenix Mercury have had some great scorers over the years, and two of them attended the same college. The Mercury drafted Cappie Pondexter in 2006, and she became one of Phoenix's best players.

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How The Mercury Navigated A Challenging Road Trip

The Phoenix Mercury reached the WNBA Finals, and it was not an easy journey. The Mercury finished the season with a record of 27-17, but they encountered some obstacles along the way.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 9

Why Phoenix's Scoring Helped Them Make The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2022 season with a record of 15-21. They made the playoffs, as teams like the Minnesota Lynx and the Los Angeles Sparks had worse seasons than they did.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 8

Azzi Fudd details 'bittersweet' feelings of Wings' Paige Bueckers practicing at UConn

Paige Bueckers is back in Storrs, Connecticut, practicing with her former UConn Huskies. It's a big week for her college team, as they dominated DePaul 102-35 on Sunday, but they have a matchup coming up against USC on Saturday, the 13th.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Winsidr / December 8

Waiting for the Los Angeles Leap

Just like the sun during a Los Angeles summer, the future of the city’s WNBA team is bright and quite difficult to ignore. The potential and upside of the Los Angeles Sparks is exciting, and this past season, WNBA fans caught a glimpse of what the team was capable of.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 8

Mercury's Sabally Has Award-Winning Year

Satou Sabally had a successful season with her new team. The Phoenix Mercury acquired her during the offseason, and she helped the team reach the WNBA Finals.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 8

Sophie Cunningham Eclipses Caitlin Clark for Most Searched Women’s Athlete Crown

One of the biggest stories in women's basketball this season (especially among the Indiana Fever) was Sophie Cunningham's rise to superstardom. While Cunningham

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 8

Mercury Seek Win, Try To Snap Losing Streak In 2023

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2023, and they finished the season with a record of 9-31. They regressed from the previous season, as they finished 2022 with a record of 15-21.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 8

Only six Dallas Wings players are signed for 2026 WNBA season

The Dallas Wings are in need of some new players going into the 2026 WNBA season. Majority of last season's roster will enter free agency this spring. Some of them will resign with the Wings, but only six are currently on the books for the 2026 season, per Spotrac.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 8

Mercury's Taylor Helps Australia During Impressive Run

The 2008 Olympics were held in Beijing, and Team USA took home gold. That roster featured players like Candace Parker, Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson, and the Phoenix Mercury were represented as well.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 8

How An Early Mercury Player Began Her Coaching Career

Tia Jackson was one of the Phoenix Mercury's early players. She was a part of the inaugural season, and the Mercury drafted her in the 1997 WNBA Draft, and she was the first pick of the second round.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 8

Liberty's Natasha Cloud Defends Players in CBA Fight

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud is using her platform to speak up for the players who often go unheard. As the WNBA and WNBPA continue to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement, the veteran guard has taken to social media to defend one of the most essential parts in the current CBA: team housing.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 8

Why Mercury's Taurasi Is A UConn Legend

Diana Taurasi was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2004. She had a great rookie year, and she went on to have an amazing WNBA career. Before that, she played for the UConn Huskies and she helped them win three championships.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 8

Mercury's Prahalis And Others Represent Ohio State

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Samantha Prahalis in 2012, and before playing for Phoenix, she was a star for Ohio State. She averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals during her years with the Buckeyes.

WNBA News / FirstSportz / December 8

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers Team Up for $3.5 Billion Brand

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers have had a special bond since their time as future prospects in high school. The pair have since found their way to the WNBA, where they are part of the young generation that is transforming the league.

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Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 7

Sky Star Angel Reese & Paige Bueckers Unite in Marketing Campaign

Reese's sent the sports world buzzing this week after teasing a new collaboration with Oreo, featuring none other than Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers. The early hints first appeared on Instagram, where the candy giant posted a cryptic visual pairing of the iconic orange-and-black- Reese's branding with Oreo's signature blue.

WNBA News / ESPN / December 7

Hall of Famer Bird sees jersey retired at UConn

Sue Bird joined classmate Swin Cash and Rebecca Lobo as the only UConn women's basketball players to have their numbers retired.

Las Vegas Aces News / The SportsRush / December 6

Candace Parker Explains How A’ja Wilson’s Rise Allowed Her to Embrace Supporting Role During 2023 Championship Run

Candace Parker won both Rookie of the Year and MVP in 2008 and never slowed down. Multiple MVPs, championships, and All-WNBA selections later, she had become a bona fide legend.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 6

Stephanie White Gets Real on Fever’s Free Agency ‘Game Plan’ and Core Reality

This current WNBA offseason contains a ton of uncertainty for all 13 current teams. In fact, there should be 15 current teams, with the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire set to join the league, but they don't even know when their respective Expansion Drafts will occur because of the ongoing CBA negotiations.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 6