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Stephen A. Smith and UCLA Coach Embrace ‘Wrestle’ Around Caitlin Clark Debate

Despite the fact that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark hasn't competed in a WNBA game in close to five months, she's still a central topic of discussion among the women's basketball community on December 9.

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How Mercury's Dupree Proved Herself In College

The Phoenix Mercury acquired Candice Dupree before the start of the 2010 season. By that time, the talented forward had established herself, and she was one of the WNBA's most consistent and most durable players.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 9

Why Reserves Like Belinda Snell Helped Phoenix Win

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2007 , and it took a special group of players to make it happen. By that time, the Mercury had their stars, as they drafted Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

A’ja Wilson’s savage mic drop on Cathy Engelbert after Napheesa Collier callout

In what has been a topsy-turvy year for the WNBA, A’ja Wilson came out on top. She won their fourth MVP Award and the Aces won their third WNBA championship in four years.

WNBA News / The Spun / December 9

WNBA Star A'ja Wilson Was 'Bothered' By Caitlin Clark Storyline

The rise of Caitlin Clark in the WNBA has created a large divide among fans. Many believe that Clark deserves sole responsibility for the massive rise in ratings the league has seen, while others believe that the product has improved across the board through the efforts of its star players.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 9

Mercury's Trio Competes, Tries To Defeat The Aces

The Phoenix Mercury are on the right track, as they reached the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in franchise history. They finished the regular season with a record of 27-17, and they took down other contenders to get to the Finals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 9

Looking At Phoenix's Ties To Rutgers

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.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 9

Why Dallas Wings should pair Paige Bueckers with this top prospect

The Dallas Wings are on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, where they will look to give Paige Bueckers a co-star to work with for many years to come.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.