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The Phoenix Mercury will be a team to keep an eye on in 2026. They finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17, and they were third in the Western Conference.

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How Phoenix Performed In An Important Playoff Run

The Phoenix Mercury's recent playoff run was excellent, and during that time, they competed in two overtime games. They had an overtime game against the New York Liberty, and they had another against the Minnesota Lynx.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / January 25

What does Rose need to do to snap their three-game Unrivaled skid against Phantom?

After opening the season with three-straight wins, Rose, Unrivaled’s defending champions, have dropped three-straight games. What’s the deal? Was their opening stretch of wins, earned in evermore improbable fashion, the real Rose?

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 25

Sky Duo Disappoints in Lunar Owls' Loss to Breeze

One step forward, two steps back. The Lunar Owls restarted their spiral in the Unrivaled standings with a 75-68 loss to the Breeze. Owls forward Aaliyah Edwards led a three-player show with 23 points and a game-leading 16 rebounds, which only continued to strengthen her case to be the league's best rebounder.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

How The Mercury And The Sky Met In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury have battled several teams in the playoffs, and sometimes, they met those teams on multiple occasions. They have met the Connecticut Sun and the Indiana Fever twice, and there are a few teams they have met three times.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

How The Mercury Are Tied To The Pac-12

The Pac-12 has had some talented players over the years, and some of them won a special award. Some of the conference's stars became the Most Outstanding Player of the conference's tournament, and they went on to have successful WNBA careers.

Dallas Wings News / Swish Appeal / January 25

Dominique Malonga dunked! And Paige Bueckers leads Breeze to a clutch Unrivaled win

Yep, Dominique Malonga dunked! The 20-year-old French phenom’s first Unrivaled slam, and the second in league history behind one from Brittney Griner last season, is the headliner from Saturday night’s action.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 25

Looking At Phoenix's Last Second-Round Picks

The Phoenix Mercury have found hidden gems like Clarissa Davis-Wrightsil, Adrian Williams-Strong and Leilani Mitchell in the second round of their drafts, and they all had different paths.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Dominique Malonga throws it down with authority during Unrivaled game

Dominique Malonga of the Unrivaled team Breeze woke up the crowd with a huge throwdown early in Sunday’s game against the Lunar Owls at Sephora Arena, in Medley, Fla.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Jennifer Gillom Leads The Mercury In Their Impressive Playoff Run

The Phoenix Mercury had a successful 1997, and they carried that momentum into the following season. They finished their first season with a record of 16-12, and in 1998, they finished the year with a record of 19-11.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

How The Mercury Established Themselves In 2005

The Phoenix Mercury found two new stars in 2004, which led to them finishing with a solid record. The Mercury were 17-17 that season, and that was the first time they were .500 or better since 2000.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 24

Sophie Cunningham's Fever Fame Gets UFC Spotlight

Sophie Cunningham has become a bit of a cultural sensation since joining the Indiana Fever. The WNBA veteran's feistiness was well documented before she arrived in Indiana, but her time with the Fever has taken her fame to another level.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 24

Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Shuts Down Narrative Around Caitlin Clark Rivalry

Games between Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers always seem to gain attention, but it has become a little bit more unusual since both arrived in the WNBA within the last few seasons.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Why The Mercury Have Defeated The Sun In The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury are an experienced playoff team, and because of that, they have encountered several teams. The Mercury's first playoff matchup was against the New York Liberty, and fast forward to 2025, they met the Liberty once again.

Atlanta Dream News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 24

Lisa Leslie Calls Out Brittney Griner’s Flagrant Foul to the Face at Unrivaled

For the most part Unrivaled seems like a chill vibe for top WNBA stars. The 3x3 league offers generous salaries, a central location in Miami, and focuses on player development.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

How Erin Phillips Won Her Second Championship With Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury have had many players, and while some of them started their journey elsewhere, they made their way to Phoenix. In some cases, those players won championships with the team, and when it comes to Phoenix's last title, Erin Phillips was on the roster.

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Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 24

Why Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston Could Be Entering a Pivotal 2026 Together

It's no secret that Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston have developed quite the connection both on and off the court. The number one picks in the 2023 and 2024 WNBA Draft have formed a formidable duo on the floor, and developed a kinship as well—but what they might be able to accomplish in 2026 together could be one for the books.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 24

Wings Face Difficult Commissioner's Cup Schedule

The Dallas Wings have their schedule for the upcoming season, which includes 44 games, but six of them are a little different as they are part of the league's Commissioner's Cup.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Examining Phoenix's Ties To Penn State

Penn State is a school that has been involved with the WNBA since the beginning. Tina Nicholson was drafted by the Cleveland Rockers, and she played 24 games with them.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 24

Why Phoenix Finished 1-1 In Postseason Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury went on an impressive run in the 2025 playoffs. They faced tough opponents, and they beat two of them. They faced the New York Liberty the first time around, and they faced the Minnesota Lynx after that.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Report: WNBA yet to respond to union’s December CBA proposal

The WNBA has yet to respond to the WNBA players union's collective bargaining proposal it provided nearly a month ago, Front Office Sports reported on Friday.

WNBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Post-ESPN Roles Continue To Accumulate For Elle Duncan

Just weeks removed from her departure from ESPN, Elle Duncan has plenty of work coming her way. The new host of live sports on Netflix, who is hosting her first broadcast for the streaming giant Friday as Alex Honnold attempts to free solo climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper, has added on a pair of hosting duties to come in 2026.