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Mercury's Swanier Helps Team Make History

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2009, and for players like Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter, that was their second championship. The Mercury also had some new additions during that time, and they won their first title.

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Why The Mercury and The Dream Have An Interesting History

The Phoenix Mercury have made the playoffs 19 times, and during that time, they have met several teams. The Mercury have faced the Minnesota Lynx eight times, and it all began with a series in 2011.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 7

How The Mercury's Stars Navigated A Difficult Season

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2023, and it was the first time they missed the playoffs since 2012. The Mercury finished the 2012 season with a record of 7-27, and after that, they received the first pick of the 2013 WNBA Draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 7

Mercury's Sabally Starts College Career On A Good Note

Satou Sabally is one of the Phoenix Mercury's stars, and she had an excellent season. She was the team's leading scorer, and she averaged 16.3 points. Sabally played well despite dealing with an injury.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / February 7

Laces already clinch an Unrivaled playoff berth as Hive comes back to beat Breeze

Rose started the year hot, but now Laces are the club to beat in Unrivaled. With their 74-70 win over Lunar Owls, Laces became the first team this season to guarantee themselves a playoff spot.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 7

Paige Bueckers, Breeze BC Lose Tough Game in Unrivaled Action to Hive

Paige Bueckers was back in action on Friday night for Breeze BC in Unrivaled play, as the WNBA's Rookie of the Year faced her runner-up, Sonia Citron, and Hive BC.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 6

New Caitlin Clark On-Court Footage Has Fever Fans Saying the Same Thing

It has been quite a while since Caitlin Clark has seen the floor in WNBA action. The Indiana Fever star last played in July, leaving her fans waiting for any glimpse of her on the court.

Seattle Storm News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Nneka Ogwumike named to TIME’s 2026 Closers list for WNBA advocacy

Nneka Ogwumike has yet another accolade to add to her career collection, but this one isn’t coming from her on-court accomplishments. The Seattle Storm star was named as one of TIME’s “The Closers 2026” recipients, which was awarded to Black leaders who are working towards equality in the United States.

Dallas Wings News / Bleacher Report / February 6

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Washington Mystics News / The Lead / February 6

Shakira Austin Is Using Unrivaled to Hone Skills

Shakira Austin is a very skilled big for the Mystics who mostly thrives on her post moves. Her game is very deep, as she can also stretch the floor with her jumper and play off the bounce.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 6

Dana Evens: Long Awaited Debut In Unrivaled League

Dana Evans is a key piece in the WNBA, playing alongside reigning MVP A’ja Wilson on the Las Vegas Aces. This is Evans’ first season in the Unrivaled league, and she made her debut Feb.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Mercury's Taurasi Makes Presence Felt At UConn

The Phoenix Mercury found a star in Diana Taurasi. She was the first pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft, and she joined the Mercury at a time when they were struggling.

Indiana Fever News / Sneakers on SI / February 6

Sophie Cunningham Claps Back at Caitlin Clark and Nike

The 2026 WNBA regular season does not tip off for months, but that does not stop the league's most followed players from grabbing headlines. On Thursday, Indiana Fever teammates Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham exchanged friendly fire on social media over sneakers.

Atlanta Dream News / Field Level Media / February 6

4-time All-Star Brionna Jones injures meniscus playing overseas

Four-time WNBA All-Star forward Brionna Jones sustained a torn meniscus last week while playing overseas but her agent told ESPN she is expected to return in time for the WNBA season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Why Mercury's Pondexter Helped Them Win A Title

Cappie Pondexter was the second pick of the 2006 WNBA Draft, and she was selected by the Phoenix Mercury. She was a star in her college days, and she started her WNBA career on a high note.

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WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Phoenix And New York Prepared To Battle

The Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty have history, as they were a part of the WNBA's inaugural season. Both teams played well that year, and they met each other in the playoffs.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Why Phoenix's Series With Dallas Ended In A Tie

The 2019 Phoenix Mercury had some tough games against Western Conference teams, and they lost some of them. The Mercury lost their season series against the Las Vegas Aces and the Minnesota Lynx, and one of them was a sweep.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Lexie Hull Makes Request to Sophie Cunningham Amid WNBA Offseason

For much of the 2025 WNBA season, Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham were fixtures of the Indiana Fever’s backcourt But their campaigns took very different turns.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Why The Mercury Struggled In 2002

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2000, as they finished the season with a record of 20-12. They played well, but they lost to the Los Angeles Sparks in the first round of the postseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 6

Mercury's Miller Achieves Great Things In College

Cheryl Miller has ties to the Phoenix Mercury, as she was the team's first coach. The Mercury's origins date back to 1997, as they were a part of the WNBA's inaugural season.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6

Caitlin Clark reacts to Pacers’ blockbuster trade

The Indiana Pacers got into the NBA trade deadline action right before the 3 pm ET cutoff. The Pacers acquired Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 4

Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day

In the heart of Las Vegas on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we shine a spotlight on the city’s current elite female athletes who are turning local talent into global triumphs, from WNBA dynasties and Olympic podiums to racetracks and beyond.

Chicago Sky News / The Spun / February 4

WNBA Star Angel Reese Issues Lofty Demand To League

While there's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the WNBA at this time, Angel Reese made it clear that she knows what she wants. Reese has been a double-double machine since entering the WNBA in 2024, averaging 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds per game.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 4

Breanna Stewart Addresses Hard Truth Amid WNBA CBA Stalemate

There is still no resolution on a new collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and the players' association, with the threat of missed games becoming more of a possibility as each day passes.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 3

Reports: WNBA offers no CBA proposal during meeting

Players expecting to receive a proposal from the WNBA about a new collective bargaining agreement walked away from Monday's meeting empty-handed. Meeting for the first time in months, the two sides talked for about three hours at the league's New York offices.