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Looking At Pondexter's First Games Against The Mercury

Cappie Pondexter was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2006, and when she joined the team, she became one of their stars. Pondexter averaged 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals in her rookie season, and she was a member of the All-Rookie Team.

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How The Mercury Signed A Phoenix Native

Over the years, there have been players who had brief stints with the Phoenix Mercury . They were either drafted by the team or joined the team through a trade or free agency.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 18

Indiana Fever, WNBA Teams Expected to Suffer Losses in New Proposal

The Indiana Fever completed a historic 2025 regular season with a 24–20 record, finishing third in the Eastern Conference. Despite losing Caitlin Clark

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 18

Reports: WNBA players lower salary cap, rev-share proposals

The Women's National Basketball Players' Association eased its financial stance in the latest proposal it made to the WNBA in collective bargaining, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 17

Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Makes Retirement Admission on Tuesday

Caitlin Clark watched on as the Indiana Fever went on a surprising run in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs, advancing to the semifinals after taking down the Atlanta Dream in the opening round.

Dallas Wings News / Total Apex Sports / February 17

Dallas Wings Head Coach Jose Fernandez Has High Hopes For Team

New head coach Jose Fernandez has high hopes for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings, despite Dallas’ bottom-feeder status the past two seasons. Here’s why. Fernandez has high hopes for the team amid the team’s poor rankings in the WNBA over the past two seasons.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / February 17

Aces: Megan Gustafson’s Book 'Pancake’s Passport', Continues To Inspire The Youth

Megan Gustafson is a key player for the Las Vegas Aces, and she decided to put some inspiration in print. She wrote a children’s book that follows her and her corgi, Pancake, titled Pancake’s Passport.

Indiana Fever News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 17

Sophie Cunningham Gets Clear About Dating Preferences

Sophie Cunningham has done a fantastic job upping her profile over the past year. Some of this is owed to her being traded to the Indiana Fever last February, but much of it is because she has capitalized on her proximity to global icon Caitlin Clark by being active on social media and polarizing, both on and off the basketball court.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 17

Jose Fernandez Has High Expectations For Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings have been at the bottom of the barrel in the WNBA for the past two seasons. That led to Paige Bueckers being the number one overall pick in last year's draft, and the team is going to have a chance to add another top-tier talent in this year's draft as well.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / February 17

Breanna Stewart joining Fenerbahce Opet for EuroLeague Final Six

WNBA star and Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart will join Turkey's Fenerbahce Opet for the 2026 EuroLeague Final Six April 15-19 in Zaragoza, Spain.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

Mercury's Westbeld Becomes Key Reserve In Her Freshman Year

Kathryn Westbeld was one of the Phoenix Mercury's hidden gems last year, and she gained valuable experience during that time. She played 43 games last season, and she started in 24 of them.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

Mercury Ready To Compete, Start The Season Strong

The Phoenix Mercury's 2025 season was noteworthy, and it led to a WNBA Finals appearance. They faced the Las Vegas Aces after they beat the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx in the earlier rounds.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / February 17

The Unrivaled semifinals will be in Brooklyn, and Laces want to guarantee that they’ll be there

After a hiatus for the second edition of the 1-on-1 Tournament, won in epic fashion by Chelsea Gray, Unrivaled resumes fullcourt 3×3 action in Sephora Arena on Tuesday evening, finishing out the Week 5 schedule.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

How The Mercury Battled Teams In 2019

In 2019, the Phoenix Mercury had a record of 15-19. A late losing streak stopped them from finishing .500, but they still made the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

Phoenix Comes Up Short Against An Important Rival

The 2018 season was one of the Phoenix Mercury's best, and during that time, they beat some of the WNBA's top teams. They struggled against the two teams that made that year's WNBA Finals, but other than that, the Mercury were stacking wins.

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Is Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu 2.0 In The Works?

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu faced off during the 2024 All-Star Weekend in a 3-point contest for the ages.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

Looking At The Significance Of Phoenix's 2013 Season

The Phoenix Mercury's 2012 season was memorable, but it was for the wrong reasons. They finished the season with a record of 7-27, and that remains their worst record.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

How A Mercury Guard Became An Assistant Coach

With the Phoenix Mercury being one of the WNBA's original teams, it is no surprise that several players are tied to them. Some of those players were drafted by the Mercury, or they suited up for the team at some point in their career.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 17

Examining The History Of Phoenix's Arena

The Phoenix Mercury made their debut in 1997, and players like Bridget Pettis, Jennifer Gillom and Michele Timms helped them succeed. The Mercury finished their first season with a record of 16-12, and they made the playoffs.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / February 15

Chelsea Gray Can’t Stop Dominating Winning 1v1 Unrivaled Tournament

Unrivaled features a 1-on-1 tournament every year, and this year’s champion was none other than Aces standout Chelsea Gray. With the win, Gray will receive a $200,000 prize, which is more than her 2025 WNBA salary of $196,267.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / February 15

Caitlin Clark Accused of 'Punking' Team By WNBA Star After Heated Moment

Perhaps the most notorious moment from the 2025 WNBA season came during the Indiana Fever's June 17 game against the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark and Sun guard Jacy Sheldon were playing tight defense against each other, which seemed to frustrate Clark (who finished with 20 points in 29 minutes in an 88-71 win).

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 13

Unrivaled bringing postseason semifinals to New York

The Unrivaled playoff semifinals on March 2 will take place at Barclays Center, home of the WNBA's New York Liberty and NBA's Brooklyn Nets, the women's 3-on-3 league announced Friday.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / February 12

Phoenix Mercury representation strong for FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament

PHOENIX — Two members of the Phoenix Mercury are set to represent USA Basketball in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament next month. Mercury guard Kahleah Copper will join the roster, with Phoenix head coach Nate Tibbetts serving as an assistant coach for the tournament.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / February 11

Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally brings cross-league support for Valley Suns on Tuesday

TEMPE — The Valley Suns welcomed a special guest on Tuesday during their 106-104 comeback win over the Westchester Knicks, someone who has quickly made it a habit to support Arizona sports since arriving in the desert.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 9

James Pearce Jr. allegedly hit a WNBA player’s car during chase

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. allegedly crashed his car into WNBA player Rickea Jackson’s vehicle multiple times while chasing after her. In a criminal complaint obtained by Marc Raimondi of ESPN, Pearce is accused of following Jackson’s vehicle in his SUV on Saturday in Miami-Dade County, Fla.