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The 2009 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury , as they returned to the playoffs. On top of that, they won their second championship, as they beat the Indiana Fever 3-2.

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Examining Brian Agler's Ties To The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have had many coaches and players tied to them, and those ties stem from anywhere. For example, Brian Agler was a part of the Mercury's coaching staff in 2004 , and before that, he coached the Minnesota Lynx.

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Kelly Miller Brings Experience To The Mercury

Kelly Miller was a college star, and when she started her WNBA career, she saw some success. While she spent some years with the Phoenix Mercury , she started her career with the Charlotte Sting.

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Mercury Lose To Another Eastern Conference Team

The 2015 Phoenix Mercury did well against their Western Conference rivals, and they had some competitive battles against Eastern Conference teams as well.

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Looking At The 2004 Mercury Coaching Staff

Over the years, the Phoenix Mercury have had several people tied to their franchise. It goes beyond players, as some people have held positions such as general manager.

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Past Mercury Players Wear No. 12

The Phoenix Mercury got off to a strong start, and they were involved in the WNBA's first season. That roster featured some talented players, and those players introduced specific numbers.

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Two-Time WNBA Champion Joins The 2018 Mercury

Devereaux Peters played for the Phoenix Mercury , and it was in her final season. She started her career with the Minnesota Lynx, and she was a third-round pick.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 29

Mercury And More Prepare For Upcoming Expansion Draft

The Phoenix Mercury have a busy year ahead of them. They will face old foes, but they will also meet two teams entering the league. The Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo will be in action this year, and before the season starts, both teams will be involved with an expansion draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 28

Mercury Keep Winning, Take Down Another Rival In 2015

The 2015 Phoenix Mercury encountered several different outcomes in their matchups, as their series against the Los Angeles Sparks ended in a tie. Their series against the Minnesota Lynx was a battle, and they swept the Seattle Storm.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 28

Mercury Gearing Up For Old Foe's Return

The Phoenix Mercury have been in the WNBA since the beginning. They were one of the eight teams that played in 1997, and they were one of the first to make the playoffs.

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Telisha Quarles' Virginia Days Lead To Mercury Drafting Her

In 2003, the Phoenix Mercury had four draft picks. They finished the 2002 season with a record of 11-21, and they wanted to recover from that period. However, that did not happen, and the Mercury had an even tougher year after that.

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Mercury's Exceptional Players Wear No. 13

The Phoenix Mercury have had four players wear No. 13, and this number is special. It made its debut in 1998, as one of the team's draft picks wore it.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / March 27

New season, new vibes: Phoenix Mercury reveal 2026 promo schedule

PHOENIX — New season means new promotions, and the Phoenix Mercury unveiled their slate of 2026 promos and theme nights that blend community with the franchise’s identity.

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Phoenix Faces Old Rival, Makes The Playoffs

The 2015 Phoenix Mercury did well in some of their series against Western Conference rivals, as they beat teams like the Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm.

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Looking At The College Years Of Mercury's Shaw

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2001 season with a record of 13-19. They took a step in the wrong direction, as they finished the 2000 season with a record of 20-12.

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Mercury's Elite Veteran And More Wear No. 14

When it comes to No. 14, the Phoenix Mercury have had nine players wear it. This is one of the numbers that made an appearance right away, as Marlies Askamp wore it in 1997.

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The Mercury Defend, Return To The Playoffs In 2024

The 2024 season was an important year for the Phoenix Mercury . For starters, they added a new star in Kahleah Copper. She went on to have the best season of her career, and she gave the team a much-needed boost.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 27

Remembering Ann Meyers Drysdale's Contributions To The Mercury

Ann Meyers Drysdale had quite the career. She was a star at UCLA, and in her first season, she averaged 18.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 4.3 steals and 1.1 blocks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 26

Phoenix Beats Minnesota, Meets Its Rival During The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury swept a major rival in 2015, as they controlled their series against the Seattle Storm. The Mercury beat the Storm 84-72 in the first game, and they continued to flourish in the rest of those games.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 26

Mercury's Stars Facilitate, Have Exceptional Season

The 2021 season was a great year for the Phoenix Mercury , and it led to the franchise's fifth WNBA Finals appearance. They finished the season with a record of 19-13, and they beat the New York Liberty, the Seattle Storm and the Las Vegas Aces to get to that point.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 26

Mercury's Taylor and More International Players Win It All

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2006 season with a record of 18-16. They were on the right path, but they missed out on the playoffs. In 2007, the Mercury reached the playoffs, and it led to a special run.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 26

Examining A Coach Of The Year's Ties To The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have several ties, and some of them are surprising. Whether it is a former player going against them or any other instances, the Mercury have encountered familiar faces.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 26

Mercury Pick Tere Williams Showcase Skills At Virginia Tech

The Phoenix Mercury had five picks in the 2001 WNBA Draft, and Kristen Veal was their first pick. Veal spent two seasons with them, and in her first year, she played 29 games.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Mercury’s 2026 WNBA season outlook after historic CBA negotiations

Six months prior, Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren braced himself for an offseason of uncertainty due to the looming WNBA, CBA agreement. 24 hours before, Phoenix was in the WNBA Finals, and eventually swept by the Las Vegas Aces.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / March 23

Phoenix Mercury’s preseason start blends local ties with international competition

PHOENIX — A new season is upon the Phoenix Mercury, and they’ll open their 2026 preseason with a blend of homecoming and international flair. Phoenix is set to face the Chicago Sky on April 25 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, marking the first time a WNBA game will be played in the state.