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'Best Players Not There': How Derek Fisher, Kelsey Plum, and Nneka Ogwumike Frame Dilemma in CBA Talks

Tensions are high between the WNBA and the WNBPA Player’s Association ahead of the first full bargaining session announced for Monday, February 2, in New

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Aliyah Boston Explains Unrivaled Focus That Could Add Fever Threat

Indiana Fever forward/center and three-time All Star Aliyah Boston has been putting in work during her time at Unrivaled this offseason, particularly in one category: three-point shooting.

Statement Game for Marina Mabrey Proves Power of Playing Her Way

Last night, Marina Mabrey didn’t just score 47 points in a sold out Xfinity Stadium for Unrivaled, she made a statement about what happens when elite players are given freedom to be creative.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 31

Unrivaled sets women's hoops attendance record in Philly

Unrivaled made history in its inaugural tour stop of the three-on-three women's basketball league's second season, drawing the highest attendance figure ever for a women's basketball regular-season game.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 31

Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Gets Real About WNBA, Unrivaled WBB Impact

Paige Bueckers' standout performance in Unrivaled Friday night wasn't the only major takeaway from the Philadelphia festivities. Bueckers met the media after Breeze BC dropped a heartbreaker against Phantom BC, 71-68, but she had a moment that was simply bigger than just basketball.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

Phoenix And Seattle Battle In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury and the Seattle Storm are two of the WNBA's best teams. They have won championships, and they have been a presence in the Western Conference for years.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

Mercury's Prahalis And More Represent Team With Special Numbers

Bridget Pettis was one of the Phoenix Mercury's early players, and when she played for them, she wore No. 32. She is the only player to wear that number, and she is one of the franchise's legends who have had their jersey retired.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Marina Mabrey drops 27 points in 7 minutes in dominant showing for Lunar Owls

Marina Mabrey was lights out for the Lunar Owls in a record-setting performance in an Unrivaled game. All of which was before the eyes of a barrier-breaking crowd of 21, 490 fans at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

Mercury's Taurasi Makes History In Significant Year

The 2009 season was a memorable year for the Phoenix Mercury. They won their second championship, and they did it by beating the Indiana Fever. Phoenix finished the season with a record of 23-11.

Marina Mabrey goes off as Unrivaled breaks multiple all-time records

Unrivaled delivered a night Philadelphia will not forget. At its inaugural tour stop, Philly is Unrivaled presented by Xfinity, the new women’s professional league did not just put on a show, it rewrote the record books.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

Candice Dupree Takes Over In Phoenix's 2010 Run

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2010 season with a record of 15-19, and they managed to make the playoffs. They began their journey with a series against the San Antonio Silver Stars, and they won both games.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 31

Liberty Guard Makes Stance Clear on CBA Negotiations

The New York Liberty and the rest of the WNBA are in limbo going into the upcoming season in regards to the league's "status quo" on negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

Phoenix Takes Down New York After Losing First Game

The Phoenix Mercury played well in 2019, and they picked up some nice wins. They won some of their season series, and they beat teams from both conferences.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 31

Sophie Cunningham Shares Career Update Amid WNBA Free Agency

Sophie Cunningham reached a higher level of popularity in her first year with the Indiana Fever in 2025, even becoming the most-searched WNBA player of the year.

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WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

Looking At The Mercury's Upcoming Series With The Wings

The Phoenix Mercury and the Dallas Wings had a competitive series last year, as that series ended in a tie. The Mercury started the series with a win, as they beat the Wings 93-80.

Las Vegas Aces News / Swish Appeal / January 31

Despite inconsistencies, Vinyl might be perfectly suited to send Laces to a second loss

Season 2 of Unrivaled has been the same song and dance for Vinyl. Once again, the only thing consistent about the club has been inconsistency, and that inconsistency has resulted in mostly underwhelming results.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 31

How DeWanna Bonner Helped Phoenix Win Another Championship

DeWanna Bonner has had a special WNBA career, and it all started in 2009. Bonner was the fifth pick of the 2009 WNBA Draft, and she was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury .

Watch: Marina Mabrey Going INSANE 27 Points in 5 Minutes | UNRIVALED

Los Angeles Sparks News / Bleacher Report / January 30

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Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / January 30

Angel Reese Recalls 'Unfortunate' Chicago Sky Situation Involving Teresa Weatherspoon

Angel Reese had a phenomenal start to her WNBA career. After being taken seventh overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 draft, she quickly established herself as an All-Star and a double-double machine.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 30

Paige Bueckers Leads Furious Rally, But Breeze BC Falls to Phantom in Philadelphia

The Unrivaled League hit Philadelphia on Friday night, the first time the league has traveled outside of its home base in Miami. And for its first action, we saw Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers and Breeze BC take on Phantom BC.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 30

Kelsey Plum Sets Stage as WNBA CBA Talks Get High-Stakes Update

The clock is ticking as CBA negotiations continue to stall between the WNBA and WNBPA. Both sides will convene in New York City on Monday for their latest meeting -- one that could determine the course of the WNBA offseason and beyond.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 30

Unrivaled’s Best Lineups Reveal a Common Indiana Fever Theme

The Indiana Fever have arguably the strongest core in the WNBA moving forward. That foundation is built around consecutive No. 1 overall picks — Aliyah Boston in 2023 and Caitlin Clark in 2024 — along with franchise cornerstone Kelsey Mitchell and high-energy contributor Lexie Hull.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 30

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

The WNBA and its players association are scheduled to meet on Monday in New York to take up talks about a new collective bargaining agreement, ESPN reported Friday.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / January 30

Phoenix built, legacy cemented: Diana Taurasi earns place in Arizona Sports Hall of Fame

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi won’t just be remembered for her time with the Phoenix Mercury, but also as one of the greatest athletes in Arizona sports history.