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For years, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi sat alone as the only player to score more than 8,000 points in league history. Throughout her 20-year career, she recorded 10,646 points — still the most ever.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Sue Bird Names the Winner of Her 1v1 Against Diana Taurasi

One of the fun ways to debate the greatness of players is to speculate what would happen if they went up against each other one-on-one. In recent years,

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Diana Taurasi’s Former Teammate Returns to WNBA Years After ‘Terrifying’ Head Injury

The Los Angeles Sparks have signed veteran guard Shey Peddy to a rest-of-season hardship contract on Saturday. Peddy, 36, last played for the Phoenix Mercury from 2020-23 and averaged 5.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per game within 15.8 minutes of playing time in her last season.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 29

WNBA Superstar Makes History by Tying Diana Taurasi Record

New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart admitted a few months ago that she has always admired former Phoenix Mercury icon Diana Taurasi. Both stars are proud alumni of UConn, a powerhouse in women’s basketball.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 27

WNBA Legend Diana Taurasi Makes Caitlin Clark Omission With New Prediction

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi has had a complicated relationship with Caitlin Clark. The former WNBA star previously expressed skepticism about Clark's ability to transition from college basketball to the pro ranks in 2024. Taurasi's latest WNBA prediction indirectly relates to Clark.

Phoenix Mercury News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 22

Sue Bird Cites Diana Taurasi in Condemning Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Media Coverage

Even though Caitlin Clark's flagrant foul on Angel Reese happened five days ago, it's still one of the biggest discussion topics in the women's basketball community.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 21

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi happy with the team’s new direction

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi appeared on In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams to discuss life after retirement, thoughts about her former team’s new direction and her favorite memories on the court.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Fever Star Makes Strong Caitlin Clark, Diana Taurasi Statement

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WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 16

'Give Flowers To The Legend': Caitlin Clark Gets Cut By Angel Reese’s New Teammate Hailey Van Lith In Start, Bench, Cut Game

Caitlin Clark may be the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, but that didn’t save her from getting cut in Hailey Van Lith’s “start-bench-cut” rankings during a lighthearted interview at the 2025 WNBA Draft ceremony.

WNBA News / The Spun / April 9

WNBA legend gets honest with Caitlin Clark

Props to Taurasi for having a laugh at her own expense.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 4

Diana Taurasi docuseries coming to Amazon Prime Video

PHOENIX — Prime Video announced Friday the upcoming release of Taurasi, a three-part docuseries that will focus on the life and career of one of the greatest women’s basketball players of all time.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / March 31

Reflecting on Diana Taurasi’s legendary career with the Phoenix Mercury

PHOENIX — With the WNBA Draft fast approaching, it’s a fitting time to reflect on one of the most pivotal draft selections in league history: the Phoenix Mercury’s decision to select Diana Taurasi with the No.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / March 15

Diana Taurasi returning to ESPN for 2025 March Madness broadcast

Less than a week ago, Diana Taurasi said goodbye to the Phoenix Mercury and WNBA fans when she announced her retirement from her playing career. The undisputed goat hangs up her sneakers with 11 All-Star bids and a three-time WNBA champion.

WNBA News / FirstSportz / February 27

Diana Taurasi’s retirement has fans recalling the time she roasted Draymond Green brutally in front of NBA, WNBA stars

Diana Taurasi’s name is synonymous with greatness in women’s basketball. A five-time Olympic gold medalist, three-time WNBA champion, and the league’s all-time leading scorer, Taurasi has left an indelible mark on the sport.

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Phoenix Mercury News / BasketballNews.com / February 26

Diana Taurasi announces retirement after illustrious 20-year career

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi has officially announced her retirement from professional basketball. Taurasi is widely regarded as one of the greatest women's basketball players of all time, if not the greatest.

WNBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

LeBron James gives Diana Taurasi her flowers after retirement announcement

Legendary Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi has officially announced her retirement from the WNBA.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Mercury offer powerful message after Diana Taurasi news

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Phoenix Mercury News / Yardbarker / February 25

Diana Taurasi retires after unmatched basketball career

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces retirement after unmatched basketball career

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Mercury offer powerful message after Taurasi's retirement announcement

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LeBron James gives Taurasi her flowers after retirement announcement

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Fever guard to sit out 2025 season

Phoenix Mercury News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Diana Taurasi makes a major announcement about her playing career

One of the best women’s basketball players of all time has called it a career.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / February 25

Mercury icon Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons

Diana Taurasi, a three-time WNBA champion, two-time Finals MVP and the league's all-time leading scorer, announced her retirement Tuesday, bringing her decorated 20-season career with the Phoenix Mercury to a close.

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / February 19

UConn's Paige Bueckers surpasses WNBA star's scoring mark

UConn's Paige Bueckers surpasses WNBA legend's mark in rout of Seton Hall

Huskies guard Paige Bueckers continues to climb UConn's all-time scoring list.

USC announces incredible news about star guard JuJu Watkins

No. 17 Kentucky men get back on track against Vanderbilt in surprising way

Kentucky star continues impressive scoring streak in win over Vanderbilt

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Phoenix Mercury News / Fastbreak on SI / September 26

Watch: Target Center Gives Phoenix Mercury Star Diana Taurasi Standing Ovation

If Wednesday night marked the final game of Diana Taurasi's unbelievable WNBA career, she went out to a standing ovation. As the Phoenix Mercury star exited Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs, she received a standing ovation from Minnesota Lynx fans at the Target Center.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 23

Diana Taurasi adds another accolade ahead of possible career finale

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Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / September 21

Diana Taurasi considers retirement as Mercury meet Lynx in playoffs

What could potentially be the final WNBA postseason run for Diana Taurasi begins Sunday when the Phoenix Mercury visit the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis for Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs.