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The Phoenix Mercury found hidden gems this year, as they added four rookies. The Mercury did not have any draft picks, but they brought in players who went undrafted and were playing overseas.

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Revisiting Mercury Legend Cappie Pondexter's All-Star Games

Cappie Pondexter is a Phoenix Mercury legend, and she helped them achieve great things. The Mercury drafted her in 2006, and in her second season, she helped the team win its first championship.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

How Future Mercury Players Locked Down The Big East

The Big East Defensive Player of the Year dates back to 1997, and Nykesha Sales won it two years in a row. After winning the award, she headed to the WNBA, and she played for the Orlando Miracle.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

How The Mercury Fared In Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2016 season with a record of 16-18. They were fourth in the Western Conference, and they reached the playoffs for the fourth time in a row.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

Mercury's Johnson And More Represent LSU

The Phoenix Mercury have been in the WNBA since its inaugural season, and because of that, they have had several players. The Mercury's players come from a variety of places, and some of their stars are prime examples.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

Why Mercury's Sabally Is A Three-Time All-Star

Satou Sabally is a three-time All-Star, and this year, she was set to be one of the starters for Team Clark. Sabally became an All-Star, but she suffered an ankle injury that kept her out of the game.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

Looking At The Journeys Of Phoenix's 2000 Picks

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2000, and it would be the last time they made it before going on a drought. The Mercury missed the playoffs from 2001 to 2006, and when they returned to the postseason, they won a championship.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

Why Phoenix's Brondello Was Part Of 2020 Award Race

The Phoenix Mercury had a solid 2020 season, as they finished the season with a record of 13-9. It was a shortened season, as the WNBA played in an isolation zone.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

Mercury's Gilbreath-Butler And More Defend The Pac-12

The Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year has had some exceptional defenders attached to it. For example, the last player to win it was Cameron Brink. Brink attended Stanford, and she won the award three times in a row.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

Mercury's Joens Has Massive Game In College

Ashley Joens was a second-round pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, and she was drafted by the Dallas Wings. While she did play for the Wings, she also spent time with the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

How The Mercury Adapted, Played Without Key Players

The 2012 season was a difficult period for the Phoenix Mercury, as they finished with a record 7-27. They took a step backwards, and they also played without some of their key players.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

Looking At Alexis Hornbuckle's Time In Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury have been home to several players, and in some cases, those players do not start their careers with the team. There are many examples, and every now and then, some of the players won championships before playing with the Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

How The 2017 Mercury Survived Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2017 season with a record of 18-16, and they had another playoff appearance under their belt. They beat the Seattle Storm in the first round, as they beat them 79-69 in a single-elimination game.

DeWanna Bonner News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 28

How DeWanna Bonner Became A Six-Time All-Star

DeWanna Bonner started her WNBA career in 2009, and she was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury . She was the fifth pick of that year's draft, and before that, she won SEC Player of the Year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

A Look Back at One of Mercury's Most Thrilling Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2018 season with a record of 20-14. They were second in the Western Conference, as the Seattle Storm were first with a record of 26-8.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

How Mercury's Taurasi Showed Off Her Facilitating Skills

Diana Taurasi joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2004, and before that she helped UConn win championships. Taurasi and her team won three in a row, and the first was in 2002.

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Kahleah Copper News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Remembering Copper's Big Game In Mercury Loss

Kahleah Copper had a solid 2025 season, and she did it while dealing with injuries. Copper missed the start of the season because of a knee injury, and later on, she missed time due to a hamstring injury.

Alyssa Thomas News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Mercury's Thomas Makes Sixth All-Star Appearance

Alyssa Thomas is one of the Phoenix Mercury's new stars, and she had big season. She was a Most Valuable Player (MVP) candidate, and she averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 assists, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Mercury Defeat Eastern Conference Foe In Season Series

The Phoenix Mercury made the WNBA Finals in 2021, and they did it by beating the New York Liberty, the Seattle Storm and the Las Vegas Aces. Before that, they had some great games against teams like the Atlanta Dream and others.

Lindsey Harding News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 27

Why Harding And Other Phoenix Players Won A College Award

Defense plays a significant role in a team's success, and some players excel in that area. There are some great defenders in the WNBA, and some of them were showing their abilities in college.

DeWanna Bonner News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Mercury's Bonner Proved Herself In College

DeWanna Bonner had a successful college career, and that success carried over into the WNBA. Bonner averaged 17.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25

How Phoenix's Coach Was A Part Of 2015 Award Race

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2015 season with a record of 20-14. They were fresh off their championship, which was an amazing year. They finished that season with a record of 29-5, and they went on a 16-game winning streak midway through the season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 25