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Phoenix's 1999 Draft Picks Establish Themselves

The Phoenix Mercury made history in 1998, as they reached the WNBA Finals for the first time. This would pave the way for future rosters, and since then, the team has been in the Finals five more times.

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Mercury's Taurasi Shows Off Her Defense Against West Rival

Diana Taurasi is a Phoenix Mercury legend, and when they drafted her, she made an immediate impact. She was the first pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft, and she went on to win Rookie of the Year.

Dallas Wings News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Paige Bueckers Makes Off-Court Announcement on Tuesday

Paige Bueckers continues to make headlines following a brilliant first season in the WNBA with the Dallas Wings. Bueckers, who was drafted first overall by the Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft, averaged 19.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game en route to becoming an All-Star and winning Rookie of the Year.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 30

Caitlin Clark Sends Forward-Looking Message as Fever Turn Page to 2026

With 2025 came the best WNBA season the Indiana Fever have produced in nearly a decade. After spending most of the past 10 years as one of the WNBA's worst

WNBA News / Bleacher Report / December 30

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 30

Wings' Paige Bueckers earns prestigious highlight in for personal comeback

The journey back to the mountain's peak is sometimes not easy, but for Paige Bueckers, the 2024-25 season proved to be the ultimate blueprint for toughness.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 30

How Mercury's Mack And More Defended The Big 12

The Big 12 Conference has had some excellent defenders, and some of them have been honored for their efforts. The Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year is an award given to those who shine on the defensive end.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 30

Mercury Fall To A Conference Rival In 2021

The Phoenix Mercury made the WNBA Finals for the fifth time in 2021, and they lost to the Chicago Sky. The Sky beat them 3-1 in that series, and in a way, Chicago got revenge.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 30

Mercury's Whitcomb Shoots Lights Out In College

Sami Whitcomb played a significant role in the Phoenix Mercury's success this season. She played 43 games, and she started in 20. She filled in for Kahleah Copper at different points of the season, as Copper missed the start of the season due to a knee injury, and she dealt with a hamstring injury later on.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 30

Why Phoenix's Timms Made The Hall Of Fame

The Phoenix Mercury had a successful 1997, and it was due to the players they built the roster around. The Mercury received two players in the allocation period, and both of them got off to great starts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 30

Mercury Celebrate Sharpshooting Rookie's Special Day

The Phoenix Mercury found hidden gems this year, as they added four rookies. The Mercury did not have any draft picks, but they brought in players who went undrafted and were playing overseas.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 30

Revisiting Mercury Legend Cappie Pondexter's All-Star Games

Cappie Pondexter is a Phoenix Mercury legend, and she helped them achieve great things. The Mercury drafted her in 2006, and in her second season, she helped the team win its first championship.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Indiana Fever Player Announces Update 4 Months After Injury

The Indiana Fever lost several key players to injuries during the 2025 WNBA season, including Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, Chloe Bibby and Sydney Colson.

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Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / December 29

Aces Stars Continue To Dominate Overseas

Aces stars Megan Gustafson (17) and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (32) both recorded 20-plus point double-doubles in their last games. Both are looking to perfect their craft to push for another title in the 2026 WNBA season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

How Future Mercury Players Locked Down The Big East

The Big East Defensive Player of the Year dates back to 1997, and Nykesha Sales won it two years in a row. After winning the award, she headed to the WNBA, and she played for the Orlando Miracle.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 29

Dallas Wings center to become owner of new international team

The WNBA season has been over for a few months now, and Unrivaled is right around the corner from tipping off its second annual season. Paige Bueckers has drawn the majority of headlines surrounding the Dallas Wings this offseason so far, but Li Yueru is now putting her name in the spotlight.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 29

How The Mercury Fared In Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2016 season with a record of 16-18. They were fourth in the Western Conference, and they reached the playoffs for the fourth time in a row.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 29

Connecticut Sun To Play Two 2026 Games at PeoplesBank Arena in Capital City

The Connecticut Sun are facing an uncertain future during their offseason as talks to relocate the team from Hartford, Connecticut, continue. While these

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 29

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru could be targeted in WNBA expansion draft

The Dallas Wings are preparing to go into next season without Li Yueru on the roster. Li faces an uncertain future in the league with free agency and the impending expansion draft, where the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo will build their initial rosters.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / December 28

Aces’ Players Ready To Dominate In Unrivaled Basketball

Aces guards Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and Dana Evans are all suiting up for the Unrivaled Basketball league this year. Unrivaled is a women-only league co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 28

Connecticut Sun Getting Into Position To Repeat Strong Start Seen in 2024

The Connecticut Sun saw one of the most calamitous downfalls in WNBA history this past year, and certainly in franchise history. Finishing the regular season with an 11-33 overall record, the Sun came second-to-last in the Eastern Conference, with the Chicago Sky (10-34) claiming the last spot.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 26

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Sees No Threat From Project B

New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart isn't particularly concerned about the emergence of Project B, a new professional women's basketball league set to launch in 2026.