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The Unrivaled season continues, and teams are playing at a high level. There are five teams over .500, and two of those teams feature players who led the Phoenix Mercury in their deep playoff run.

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Mercury And Storm Have An Intense Series

The Phoenix Mercury had two overtime games in their 2025 run, and that was the first time that happened since 2021. The Mercury had two overtime games in a run that led to the franchise's fifth WNBA Finals.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Mercury's Sissoko Has Big Games In College

Kadi Sissoko was one of the Phoenix Mercury's late picks in 2023, and she had a chance to play for them. Sissoko played 40 games, and she came off the bench in all of them.

New York Liberty News / Swish Appeal / January 26

Breanna Stewart uses the Unrivaled stage to condemn ICE shootings

While Unrivaled had an afternoon double header on their schedule on Sunday, it was far from business as usual, After federal immigration officers have

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 26

Remembering Phoenix's Late Picks

The Phoenix Mercury began their journey in 1997, and during that time, they built their roster. They went through different phases as they acquired players in an allocation period and two drafts.

Minnesota Lynx News / Canis Hoopus / January 25

Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 7: Double-Doubles and Two-Way Play

The start of a new week means another new Lynx Offseason Update! Though we know there is a lot going on outside of the game of basketball right now, we hope this gives you somewhat of an escape to think about sports and how it can unify all of us.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 25

Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers Making Case for Unrivaled League's MVP

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is already making a case to be the Unrivaled League's MVP. Six games into her career, Bueckers has the expansion Breeze BC with a 4-2 record after beating the Lunar Owls on Saturday night.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 25

Fever Guard's Injury Woes Will Force Free Agency Decision

The Indiana Fever will have a tough decision when it comes to guard Aari McDonald. McDonald quickly burst on the scene and her fandom escalated when the Fever signed her on an emergency hardship contract after Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham suffered injuries that sidelined them for several games.

New York Liberty News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 25

WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Makes 'Abolish ICE' Statement at Unrivaled

Breanna Stewart made a visible statement about ICE enforcement during Unrivaled player introductions on Sunday. Stewart held up a sign reading, "ABOLISH ICE," a day after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

Phoenix's New Center And More Involved In 2013 Award Races

The Phoenix Mercury finished the season with a record of 19-15, and they found themselves back in the playoffs. They missed the postseason in 2012, as they finished with a record of 7-27.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / January 25

WNBA Player Facing Backlash Over Rickea Jackson Incident

Lunar Owls guard Marina Mabrey plays a physical brand of basketball and is not afraid to initiate contact. Mabrey often faces criticism for her style of play and has been a part of multiple scuffles.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

Mercury's New Addition Helps Them Get Back To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2025, and before that, they made it in 2024. Phoenix's 2025 run led to the franchise's sixth WNBA Finals appearance.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

Why The Mercury Will Get Off To A Good Start

The Phoenix Mercury will be a team to keep an eye on in 2026. They finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17, and they were third in the Western Conference.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

How Phoenix Performed In An Important Playoff Run

The Phoenix Mercury's recent playoff run was excellent, and during that time, they competed in two overtime games. They had an overtime game against the New York Liberty, and they had another against the Minnesota Lynx.

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Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 25

Sky Duo Disappoints in Lunar Owls' Loss to Breeze

One step forward, two steps back. The Lunar Owls restarted their spiral in the Unrivaled standings with a 75-68 loss to the Breeze. Owls forward Aaliyah Edwards led a three-player show with 23 points and a game-leading 16 rebounds, which only continued to strengthen her case to be the league's best rebounder.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

How The Mercury And The Sky Met In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury have battled several teams in the playoffs, and sometimes, they met those teams on multiple occasions. They have met the Connecticut Sun and the Indiana Fever twice, and there are a few teams they have met three times.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

How The Mercury Are Tied To The Pac-12

The Pac-12 has had some talented players over the years, and some of them won a special award. Some of the conference's stars became the Most Outstanding Player of the conference's tournament, and they went on to have successful WNBA careers.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Dominique Malonga throws it down with authority during Unrivaled game

Dominique Malonga of the Unrivaled team Breeze woke up the crowd with a huge throwdown early in Sunday’s game against the Lunar Owls at Sephora Arena, in Medley, Fla.

Atlanta Dream News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 24

Lisa Leslie Calls Out Brittney Griner’s Flagrant Foul to the Face at Unrivaled

For the most part Unrivaled seems like a chill vibe for top WNBA stars. The 3x3 league offers generous salaries, a central location in Miami, and focuses on player development.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 24

Why Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston Could Be Entering a Pivotal 2026 Together

It's no secret that Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston have developed quite the connection both on and off the court. The number one picks in the 2023 and 2024 WNBA Draft have formed a formidable duo on the floor, and developed a kinship as well—but what they might be able to accomplish in 2026 together could be one for the books.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Report: WNBA yet to respond to union’s December CBA proposal

The WNBA has yet to respond to the WNBA players union's collective bargaining proposal it provided nearly a month ago, Front Office Sports reported on Friday.

WNBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Post-ESPN Roles Continue To Accumulate For Elle Duncan

Just weeks removed from her departure from ESPN, Elle Duncan has plenty of work coming her way. The new host of live sports on Netflix, who is hosting her first broadcast for the streaming giant Friday as Alex Honnold attempts to free solo climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper, has added on a pair of hosting duties to come in 2026.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 23