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Examining Phoenix's Extensive Playoff History With Minnesota

The Phoenix Mercury have made the playoffs 19 times in their history, and they faced some elite teams during that time. The Mercury made the playoffs for the first time in 1997, and they faced the New York Liberty.

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Lawsuit Raises Questions About Sky Ownership Practices

A lawsuit filed in Cook County has placed the ownership structure of the Chicago Sky under renewed scrutiny, raising questions about governance, transparency and fiduciary responsibility at a moment when franchise valuation across the WNBA is rapidly rising.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 2

Why Candice Dupree Was Key In Phoenix's 2011 Season

Candice Dupree joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2010. They acquired her before the start of the season, and they gave up a big name. The Mercury moved Cappie Pondexter, and she went to the New York Liberty.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 2

How Nakia Sanford Made Her Way To Phoenix

Nakia Sanford may have started her career as an undrafted player, but she eventually made her WNBA debut. She went undrafted in the 1999 draft, but she started her career with the Washington Mystics.

Dallas Wings News / Swish Appeal / February 2

Paige Bueckers puts on (another) Unrivaled show as Breeze wins big

As Unrivaled enters the second half of the 2026 season, clubs are beginning to establish themselves. On Sunday night, Breeze beat Rose, 81-56, thanks to a dominant game from Paige Bueckers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 2

Mercury Gearing Up For Commissioner's Cup Games

The Phoenix Mercury had a strong 2025 season, and now, they will look to do the same this year. The Mercury finished the season with a record of 27-17, and they reached the WNBA Finals.

Indiana Fever News / Total Pro Sports / February 2

Caitlin Clark Points to Lakers Superstar as a Player She Can 'Learn From'

Caitlin Clark has emerged as one of the biggest names in the basketball realm at the moment. Debuting in the WNBA back in 2024, Clark dropped some incredible performances to wow the crowd.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 1

Paige Bueckers Makes MVP Claim As Breeze Get Back In Win Column, Blow Out Rose BC

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers saw a lot of losing in the WNBA season, and she was hoping for something different in the Unrivaled League. However, her team, Breeze BC, had lost two straight games, and with just six games remaining in the regular season, they needed to separate themselves from the middle of the pack a little bit.

Minnesota Lynx News / Canis Hoopus / February 1

Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 8: McBride Returns, Season-Best Outings

A new week is underway, which means it’s time for another new Lynx Offseason Update! As we flip to February, there is still no news on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the WNBA and the players’ association during a time we are starting to talk about free agency.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 1

Sonia Citron Offers Praise to Paige Bueckers Despite Losing WNBA's Rookie of the Year

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers should've been a unanimous winner of the WNBA's Rookie of the Year award, but two votes went to Sonia Citron of the Washington Mystics.

Caitlin Clark News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 1

'Confident' Caitlin Clark Doubles Down on Stakes Amid WNBA CBA Standoff

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has made no secret of how important she feels this current moment is for the WNBA. During Team USA training camp in December, Clark outlined her thoughts on the gravity of the current collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the player' association and the league.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 2

Caitlin Clark explains why she aspires to learn from Luka Doncic

Clark joined NBC's pregame broadcast ahead of Sunday night's Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks game and called Doncic "amazing and incredible" before going on to discuss how she could pattern parts of her game after his to improve as she prepares to enter her third WNBA season.

Clark has an awkward moment with Reggie Miller during her NBC debut

Report: WNBA, players union to hold CBA talks on Monday

Unrivaled sets women's hoops attendance record in Philly

Diana Taurasi earns place in Arizona Sports Hall of Fame

25 WNBA offseason storylines to follow heading into the 2026 season

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Caitlin Clark Receives Unexpected Offer on Sunday

Caitlin Clark closed out her second WNBA season under difficult circumstances, as injuries limited her availability after a historic rookie campaign. Clark dealt with multiple setbacks during the year, including leg and groin issues, and was eventually shut down as the Indiana Fever prioritized her long-term health.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Why Mercury's Taurasi Is A Hall Of Famer

Diana Taurasi started her WNBA journey in 2004, and after a lengthy career, she announced her retirement. Taurasi was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury, and she played with them for her entire career.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 1

WNBA Legend Gives High Praise To Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has had an impressive calendar year. From winning a national championship to being selected first overall in the WNBA Draft to winning Rookie of the Year and everything in between, she has been on a tear.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Examining Braxton's Time With The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have acquired some talented players over the years, and occasionally, those players won championships elsewhere. Kara Braxton is an example, and she won championships with an Eastern Conference team.