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Penny Taylor is one of the Phoenix Mercury's most legendary players. She started her career with the Cleveland Rockers, but once that team folded, she ended up with the Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 15

Mercury Well-Represented During 2007 WNBA All-Star Game

The Phoenix Mercury were on a mission in 2007. They reached the playoffs for the first time since 2000, and they not only went on a deep playoff run, they won it all.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 13

How Mercury's Taurasi Helped Team USA In Her Rookie Year

Diana Taurasi is a legend, and her time with the Phoenix Mercury will be talked about for years to come. She was drafted by the team back in 2004, and it happened after she led UConn to another championship.

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The 'WNBA Finals MVPs' quiz

How many WNBA Finals MVPs can you name in five minutes?

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 10

How Mercury's Taurasi Established Herself In Rookie Season

The Phoenix Mercury found a special player in 2004, as they drafted someone who would go on to become the WNBA all-time leading scorer. They drafted Diana Taurasi , after what was a poor 2003 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 9

How Mercury's Taurasi Impacted The Olympics

The Olympics are a special time, and over the years, some of the WNBA's biggest stars represented their country and tried to go for gold. Some of the league's biggest stars were international players, and that still rings true.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / November 8

Why The Mercury Added A Defensive-Minded Guard

The Phoenix Mercury have been in the WNBA since 1997, and since then, they have had several players. Whether it was stars like Diana Taurasi or Brittney Griner, or anyone else, Phoenix has been home to a slew of players.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 22

Diana Taurasi’s ‘Perfect’ Take on Saudi-Backed Women’s League Turns Heads

One of the biggest stories in all of sports over the past several years has been the aggressive emergence of Saudi Arabia in creating and funding professional sports leagues.

WNBA News / UConn Huskies on SI / October 17

Two UConn Legends Named to All-Time Team

The UConn Huskies are celebrating a historic moment. Diana Taurasi and Breanna Stewart have been named to the Associated Press All-Time First Team. The AP created this special list to honor the 50th anniversary of the women's basketball poll.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 4

Liberty Legend Breaks Diana Taurasi WNBA Record

Former New York Liberty star Tina Charles, now stationed with the Connecticut Sun, continues to torch certain sections of the WNBA record book. By sinking

Phoenix Mercury News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 6

Diana Taurasi Rips WNBA Pay in Extremely Blunt Way

One of the hottest-button topics in the women's basketball world right now is the ongoing discussion about how much WNBA players are getting paid by the league.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Diana Taurasi Spoke About Caitlin Clark in a Way That Ended Speculation

Before Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA in 2024, there were talks that Diana Taurasi was jealous of her. It came after the then-Phoenix Mercury star appeared to warn Clark and the rest of the draft class that "reality is coming" to them.

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.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Caitlin Clark exposes which WNBA veteran talked trash to her last season

That situation that Clark referred to wasn’t her first run-in with the 11-time All-Star.

Footage from Caitlin Clark's legendary scrimmage against men's team emerges

Only Caitlin Clark left off this amazing 2020 recruiting list

The 'WNBA all-time rookie scoring leaders' quiz

WNBA News / The Spun / April 9

WNBA legend gets honest with Caitlin Clark

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

Only Caitlin Clark left off this amazing 2020 recruiting list

Footage from Caitlin Clark's legendary scrimmage against men's team emerges

The 'WNBA all-time rookie scoring leaders' quiz

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

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.

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.

Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Mercury offer powerful message after Diana Taurasi news

Phoenix Mercury offer powerful message after Diana Taurasi's retirement announcement

Diana Taurasi is calling it a career.

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces retirement after unmatched basketball career

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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

Taurasi's list of accomplishments is unrivaled in the WNBA.

WNBA sends heartfelt message to Taurasi after retirement announcement

Mercury offer powerful message after Taurasi's retirement announcement

WNBA commish issues statement on Taurasi, thanks the icon 'for everything'

LeBron James gives Taurasi her flowers after retirement announcement

Caitlin Clark's has one-word reaction to Taurasi's retirement

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.

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

The greatest WNBA teams of all time

The 'WNBA Draft first overall picks' quiz

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.