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How Diana Taurasi Helped Phoenix During Poor Season

Diana Taurasi is both a Phoenix Mercury legend and a WNBA one. She had big games throughout her years, and by the end of her career, she scored 10,646 points.

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Caitlin Clark's South Carolina Game Appearance Makes Full-Circle Moment with Admirer

Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark was commonly seen at Butler University men's basketball games after her rookie WNBA season in 2024. Not only is Clark a basketball fanatic and takes many opportunities to watch the game live, but she's partial to Butler because her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, is an assistant coach on the men's team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 22

Looking At Phoenix's 2018 Draft Picks

The Phoenix Mercury have drafted several players over the years, and while they have had late picks or no picks in recent years, they have had multiple in the 2019 and 2020 drafts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 22

Phoenix's Forward Represents Country, Shines In Olympics

The Olympics are an exciting time, as some of the WNBA's best players are not only representing their country, they are going for gold. The U.S women's basketball team has been unstoppable over the years, and players like Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Lisa Leslie and others have been a part of that history.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 22

Mercury Stars Preparing For Unrivaled Season

After a successful inaugural season, Unrivaled is back for another. The league's second season will begin in January 2026, and it will be even bigger than before.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 21

Bold Indiana Fever 2026 WNBA Draft Prediction Raises Eyebrows

There's no doubt that the Indiana Fever's roster for the 2026 WNBA season is going to feature some new faces. This is owed to several things. One is that

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Chicago Sky Star Announces Career News on Friday

Chicago Sky star Kamilla Cardoso had a memorable second season in the WNBA in 2025. The 6-foot-7 center played 40 games for the Sky this past season, averaging 13.6 points on 52.8% shooting, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 27.6 minutes per contest.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Caitlin Clark Draws Attention at College Basketball Game on Friday

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark didn't have the season she had hoped. In 2024, she was the WNBA Rookie of the Year, but in 2025, she played in just 13 games due to injury.

WNBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 21

Liberty hiring Warriors' Chris DeMarco as new head coach

Liberty hiring longtime Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as new head coach

The New York Liberty of the WNBA is hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as its new head coach.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / November 21

Report: Liberty tab Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach

The New York Liberty have agreed to name Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their new head coach, ESPN reported on Friday. DeMarco, 40, has held a number of roles -- including assistant coach and player development coach -- during his 13 seasons with the team.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / November 21

Why the Indiana Fever Might Be Forced to Lose This Key Player

The beauty of the Indiana Fever's successful 2025 WNBA season was that they had to rely on a plethora of players to make as far as they did. This reliance on so many players wasn't ideal, of course, given that it was the byproduct of an insane amount of injuries to several key players, including Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and Sydney Colson.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 21

How The Mercury Won A Season Series In Rough Year

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in the 2023 season , as they finished the year with a record of 9-31. It was one of the franchise's worst seasons, and after that, the Mercury made some changes.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 21

Final Pre-Lottery WNBA mock draft has Dallas Wings looking internationally

The WNBA will hold its Draft Lottery on Sunday evening, and the Dallas Wings hold a 42% chance of winning the top pick. They won the first pick last year, which landed them Paige Bueckers, and they're looking to go back-to-back, as Maddy Siegrist will be representing them once again at the lottery.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 21

Why Phoenix's Lineups Helped Them During Challenging Season

The 2020 season was one of the Phoenix Mercury's most memorable season, and it is not for the reasons most people would think. The Mercury had a good year, and they did it under strange circumstances.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 21

Mercury's Mitchell Has Career High, Wins Special Award

Leilani Mitchell started her WNBA career in 2008. She spent her college years at Idaho and Utah, and after that, she was drafted by one of the WNBA's best teams.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Caitlin Clark Sends Message After Off-Court Move

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark played just 13 games in 2025 after a groin injury ended her season prematurely. She was unable to play for her team in both the Commissioner's Cup championship and during its run in the playoffs, where the Fever made it to the semifinals.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 21

Mercury's 2019 Picks Have Big Performances

The Phoenix Mercury have drafted some great players over the years, and some of them have had big games in their time with the team. In some cases, their picks did not suit up for the team, but they had their best game elsewhere.

Indiana Fever News / The Spun / November 20

Sophie Cunningham Makes Her Priorities Clear Amid WNBA Drama

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is set to be a free agent this offseason. There'll be plenty of fans monitoring where she ends up. Cunningham, who started her WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury, averaged 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game this past season.

Paige Bueckers News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 20

Paige Bueckers gives humorous take about possibly playing against girlfriend in WNBA

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers isn't just a talented rising star on the court, but off it, her infectious personality shines through. Bueckers is in a highly publicized relationship with former UConn Huskies star Azzi Fudd.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 20

Sky Guards Take Flight in Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball

Chicago Sky guards Ariel Atkins and Kia Nurse are bringing their talents to Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball — a fast-paced, four-week 5x5 league based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 20

Sky's Bigger Cornerstone: Angel Reese or Kamilla Cardoso?

Any time a team has the luxury of adding two high caliber players in the same draft, that team should be on pace for greatness. The Chicago Sky benefited from not only having the second overall selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft, but they also had another lottery pick that same night.

WNBA News / Connecticut Sun On SI / November 19