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The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury meet in the WNBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. EDT at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. The game will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.

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'Should Be The Next One': Caitlin Clark Championed By Diana Taurasi As Next WNBA Superstar With Signature Sneaker

Caitlin Clark just earned another vote of confidence—this time from one of the WNBA’s greatest ever. Asked who deserves the league’s next signature shoe during an interview with Derryl Barnes Jr., Diana Taurasi didn’t need time to think.

Phoenix Mercury News / The Spun / August 6

Basketball Legend Diana Taurasi Doesn't Hold Back On WNBA Salaries

Diana Taurasi may go down as arguably the most accomplished player in the history of women's basketball, but she certainly wasn't paid like it over the course of her 20 WNBA seasons.

Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / August 6

Alyssa Thomas leads Mercury in revenge matchup against Fever

Phoenix forward Alyssa Thomas made WNBA history Tuesday when she became the first player in league history with consecutive triple-doubles in the Mercury's rout of Connecticut.

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WNBA News / Burn City Sports / August 6

Mercury eye win against Indiana Fever with big three heating up

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will go for their third straight win when they host the Indiana Fever on Thursday, with the trio of Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas heating up at the right time.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / August 6

‘Janitor in the Arena Made More Than Me’: Diana Taurasi’s Comment Goes Viral

Prime Video will debut "Taurasi" on Thursday, a three-part docuseries chronicling Diana Taurasi’s journey from UConn phenom to WNBA icon and international superstar.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / August 6

Mercury’s Sabally shines against Connecticut Sun and could signal turnaround

PHOENIX — After missing Sunday’s game, Phoenix Mercury’s Satou Sabally delivered one of her best performances in weeks, helping the Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 82-66 on Tuesday.

Satou Sabally News / Field Level Media / August 6

Satou Sabally gets surprise start, leads Mercury past Sun

Phoenix Mercury All-Star forward Satou Sabally, reportedly out indefinitely because of personal reasons after missing Sunday's game at the Chicago Sky, played Tuesday night against the visiting Connecticut Sun and finished with 23 points to spark an 82-66 victory.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / August 4

WNBA Icon Diana Taurasi, 43, Reveals What Retirement Reminded Her

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi has officially stepped away from basketball, but the 43-year-old says her biggest takeaway from retirement is that her career was never just about the sport.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / August 4

Homecourt advantage favors Phoenix Mercury for season turnaround

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury begin a four-game homestand on Tuesday against the Connecticut Sun, hoping that Sunday’s win will be the spark to turn their season around.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / August 4

With Sabally out, Mercury’s Kalani Brown makes her case for a bigger role

CHICAGO — With All-Star forward Satou Sabally out for personal reasons, Kalani Brown stepped into the starting lineup for the Phoenix Mercury and helped deliver an 83-67 win over the Chicago Sky.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / August 3

Phoenix Mercury salvage road trip without key starter against Chicago Sky

CHICAGO — The Phoenix Mercury ended their six-game road trip with a win against the Chicago Sky on Sunday, 83-67, and with center Kalani Brown replacing a key starter.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Mercury Star Adds to WNBA History With Another Triple-Double

The Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas recorded another triple-double in the 2025 WNBA season on Sunday. Thomas' triple-double added to the league's history as the Mercury defeated the Chicago Sky.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 4

Mercury cruise past Sky behind Kahleah Copper’s 25, Alyssa Thomas’ triple-double

Kahleah Copper scored a game-high 25 points and Alyssa Thomas registered a triple-double of 10 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds to lift the visiting Phoenix Mercury to an 83-67 win against the skidding Chicago Sky on Sunday.

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WNBA News / Burn City Sports / August 2

Mercury look to end road trip strong against Chicago Sky

CHICAGO — The Phoenix Mercury look to close out their road trip on a high note against the Chicago Sky on Sunday, hoping for better defense and a bounce-back from All-Star Satou Sabally.

Diana Taurasi News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Diana Taurasi Spoke About Caitlin Clark in a Way That Ended Speculation

Before Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA in 2024, there were talks that Diana Taurasi was jealous of her. It came after the then-Phoenix Mercury star appeared to warn Clark and the rest of the draft class that "reality is coming" to them.

Satou Sabally News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 2

Satou Sabally Benched, Mercury Coach Sends Clear Message Amidst All-Star Break Funk

It was an ugly showing for the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night, falling to the Atlanta Dream 95-72 in a lopsided affair. To make matters worse, it was a rough showing for star forward Satou Sabally, who failed to reach double figures for just the third time this season while logging a season-low 12 minutes.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / August 1

Phoenix Mercury’s road trip continues to spiral with loss against Atlanta Dream

ATLANTA — The Phoenix Mercury had one of its toughest losses this season against the Atlanta Dream, 96-72, on Friday evening. The game mirrored their loss against the Atlanta Fever on Wednesday, with the Mercury starting strong but unable to carry the same momentum into the rest of the game.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 31

Mercury hope for quick turnaround against Atlanta Dream

ATLANTA — The Phoenix Mercury will look to shake off their latest loss quickly when they head to Georgia to face the Atlanta Dream Friday night. Phoenix Preview The Mercury couldn’t capitalize on a hot start against the Indiana Fever, falling 107-101 on July 30.

Kahleah Copper News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 29

WNBA Fan Ejected After Mocking Player for Losing Wig During Game

An unexpected timeout was called in the July 26 matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Washington Mystics when Phoenix guard Kahleah Copper experienced a mishap midgame that was quickly shared across social media platforms.