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Mercury's Mack Comes To Phoenix, Shines On Defensive End

Natasha Mack joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2024, and she signed a training camp contract. She started her career with the Chicago Sky back in 2021, and she played three games with them.

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Can Chelsea Gray keep Rose rolling against Vinyl as Unrivaled action resumes?

There was no championship hangover for Rose. After their banner-raising ceremony, Unrivaled’s inaugural champions looked ready to repeat in their season opener, routing Lunar Owls 80-62.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 9

How The Mercury Went Undefeated In Overtime Games

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2006 season with a record of 18-16, and one of their new additions played a role in their success. The Mercury drafted Cappie Pondexter , and her career got off to an excellent start.

How Sabrina Ionescu will still be involved in the 2026 Unrivaled season

After all of Unrivaled 2026’s participating players were announced and rosters were revealed, one name was noticeably missing: Sabrina Ionescu. The league and Ionescu now have provided an explanation for her absence.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 9

Why Phoenix's Stars Were Recognized In 2020

In what was a challenging time, the Phoenix Mercury managed to have a successful season. They finished the 2020 season with a record of 13-9, and they were fifth in the league.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 9

How Phoenix Swept An East Team In 2021

The Phoenix Mercury had a successful 2021 season, and it led to them reaching the WNBA Finals. They faced the Chicago Sky in that series, and the Sky beat them 3-1.

WNBA News / ESPN / January 8

WNBA CBA Q&A: Nneka Ogwumike, Napheesa Collier on 'standstill'

WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike and VP Napheesa Collier applaud player solidarity but bemoan a lack of progress in CBA negotiations.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / January 8

Sabrina Ionescu to sit out Unrivaled season with injury

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will miss the second season of Unrivaled this winter due to an undisclosed injury. Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, began its new season on Monday.

New York Liberty News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / January 8

Breanna Stewart drops pessimistic WNBA CBA update ahead of Friday’s deadline

With only one day to go before the WNBA’s CBA negotiation extended deadline, the players are revealing that they are not feeling good about the status of the talks with the league’s leadership.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 8

UCLA Coach Shares Heartwarming Aliyah Boston Team USA Story

Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston (and head coach Stephanie White) were present at the Team USA training camp in Durham, North Carolina, last month.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

Why Cappie Pondexter Is A Phoenix Mercury Legend

Cappie Pondexter is one of the Phoenix Mercury's most significant players, and she accomplished many things in her time with the team. She helped the Mercury win two championships, and she was the first Phoenix player to win Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP).

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

How Taurasi's College Career Led To Her Success In Phoenix

Diana Tauarsi was destined to be a star, and she proved it during her college days. She played for the UConn Huskies, and in her four years with them, she averaged 15.0 points, 4.5 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals and blocks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

Mercury's Bonner And More Represent SEC

The 2025 WNBA season was exciting, and the WNBA Finals featured two of the league's best teams. The Phoenix Mercury are a team that has won three championships.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

Mercury's Williams Joins Unrivaled, Heads To Development Pool

The Unrivaled season began on Monday, and it is off to a good start. Rose BC started the season with a win, as Chelsea Gray and her teammates are looking to repeat.

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / January 8

The clock is ticking for Dallas Wings, WNBA to reach new CBA agreement

The Dallas Wings, in the rest of the league, are getting closer to the Jan. 9 deadline for collective bargaining agreement negotiations. If no agreement comes by the deadline, the players will go on strike, which could lead to a compromised or canceled 2026 WNBA campaign.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / January 8

how Phoenix's 2006 Starters Got Them Closer To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury were getting closer to the playoffs, as they finished the 2006 season with a record of 18-16. They just missed the playoffs, as the Western Conference was extremely competitive.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 7

Report: WNBA has not countered most recent CBA proposal

The WNBA has yet to respond to a collective bargaining agreement proposal made by the players nearly two weeks ago as the Jan. 9 deadline for a new agreement approaches, according to a report by Front Office Sports.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / January 7

Liberty's Breanna Stewart Hits Game Winner in Unrivaled Season Opener

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has a way of marking moments, and on opening day of Unrivaled Season 2, she made sure to keep that same energy. Twelve minutes.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Fever Star Lexie Hull's Opinion of WNBA Champion Made Perfectly Clear

Lexie Hull and the Indiana Fever lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals during the 2025 playoffs, although they put up a fight and brought the series to a full five games.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Makes Announcement Amid WNBA Offseason

Sophie Cunningham watched as the Indiana Fever produced one of the more surprising runs of the 2025 WNBA playoffs, pushing the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces to a decisive Game 5 in the semifinals despite multiple key players sidelined by injury, including Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 6

Lexie Hull's Unrivaled Teammate Should Be Fever Free Agent Target

Lexie Hull can fit next to almost anyone on the court. Hull moves without the ball, spaces the floor as a shooter, and brings unmatched energy that works with any combination of players.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / January 6

Ranking Connecticut Sun's 7 Free Agents Based On Roster Impact

Alongside every franchise in the WNBA, the Connecticut Sun are trying to use this offseason as wisely as possible. Several players are continuing to fine-tune their skills either overseas or during Unrivaled, and head coach Rachid Meziane is mapping out how he can turn his team's hideous record back around to where it once was.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / January 6

Sky Players See First Unrivaled Minutes in Lunar Owls Opening Loss

The first batch of 2026 Unrivaled bouts ended with wins for returning teams and newbies alike. The young and talented Breeze BC, who defeated the Phantom behind big-time outings from their youthful starters, capped off the night with a 7-point win over the veteran roster.

Dallas Wings News / Yardbarker / January 6

Paige Bueckers makes a worrisome admission about her offseason work

Paige Bueckers was as good as advertised in her first season with the pros, but one part of her efforts to improve in Year 2 might not excite fans.

Caitlin Clark brings up interview blunder to troll Sophie Cunningham

'I think he’s been incredible': WNBA star Caitlin Clark names QB that she’s a big fan of

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Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 5

Napheesa Collier Links CBA Fight to WNBA Leadership Change Suggestion

Perhaps the biggest rivalry in all of women's basketball right now is the one between Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 5

Fever Guard Shares Emotional Injury Return Message After Long Layoff

The second season of the Unrivaled 3x3 women's basketball league is now underway, as the opening slate of games tipped off on January 5. This is great news for all women's basketball fans, as the league's top talents haven't been on the court for several months.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Unrivaled Schedule: Are Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese Playing?

The Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league returns for its second season on Monday, and the schedule is loaded with opportunities for women's basketball fans to watch many of the WNBA's best players.