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Unrivaled news: Satou Sabally out ‘indefinitely’ with lingering concussion symptoms

It was only a month ago that Satou Sabally was mentioned as one of the top 10 players to watch at Unrivaled. Unfortunately, she won’t be hitting the floor for the second annual season. On Friday, Ben Pickman of The Athletic officially confirmed that Sabally will be out indefinitely due to the lingering effects of a concussion.

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Phoenix Mercury’s 2008 Draft Picks Shine With Big Performances

The Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs in 2008, and they finished the season with a record of 16-18. They won the championship the previous year, but they were unable to get the repeat.

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Mercury's Williams And More Represent Stanford

Kiana Williams was one of the Phoenix Mercury's guards this season, and when the team needed her, she delivered. She averaged 4.1 points and a rebound this season, and she played 11 games.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 12

Looking At Danielle Robinson's Season With The Mercury

Danielle Robinson had a solid WNBA career, and while she did not start her career with them, she spent some time with the Phoenix Mercury . Robinson was drafted by the San Antonio Silver Stars, as they drafted her in 2011.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 12

How Mercury's Taurasi Had A Legendary Performance Against A Rival

Diana Taurasi had a stellar career, and over the years, she had some great seasons. Her best season scoring-wise was in 2006, as she averaged a career-high 25.3 points.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 12

Mercury All-Star And Others Shine During Difficult Season

The Phoenix Mercury had a difficult season in 2003. They finished the season with a record of 8-26, as they went through their share of losing streaks.

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How Mercury's Taylor Was Involved In A Big Award Race

Penny Taylor had an exceptional career, and in her time with the Phoenix Mercury, she helped them make history. Taylor spent most of her career with the Mercury , as they selected her in a dispersal draft.

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How An All-Star And Champion Helped Phoenix In 2019

Essence Carson had some solid seasons in her career, and during that time, she had a few accolades. She won a championship in 2016, which was her first year with the Los Angeles Sparks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 11

How Mercury's Lieberman Had A Career High Against East Team

Nancy Lieberman is a basketball legend. She was a star in college, and after those years, she played in the Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL). She was the first pick in the league's draft, and she played for the Dallas Diamonds.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 11

How Diamond DeShields Contributed Made Mark With The Mercury

Diamond DeShields played for the Phoenix Mercury during a challenging time. The Mercury finished the 2022 season with a record of 15-21, and while they made the playoffs, it was not easy.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 11

How Bonner's Playoff Experience Helped Phoenix Advance

DeWanna Bonner signed with the Phoenix Mercury in July, and it was a nice homecoming. She started her career with the Mercury, but she later played with the Connecticut Sun from 2020 to 2024.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 11

How A Mercury Legend Won Two Finals MVPs

Diana Taurasi led the Phoenix Mercury to three championships. They won their first in 2007, in what was her fourth season. She averaged 19.2 points, 4.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.1 blocks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 11

Mercury's Snell Helps Australia During Olympic Run

The Phoenix Mercury have had several ties to the Olympic Games. In 2008, Cappie Pondexter and Diana Taurasi played for Team USA, and they played well during that time.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 11

Phoenix's Starters Set The Tone In 2017

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2017 season with a record of 18-16, and it led to another playoff appearance. They faced the Seattle Storm, the Connecticut Sun and the Los Angeles Sparks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 10

Why Whitcomb's Shooting Helped The Mercury

Sami Whitcomb had a good year with the Phoenix Mercury , as she averaged 9.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists. She made 86 3-pointers this season, which made her the team's leader in that area.

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Le'coe Willingham Makes An Impact In Her Time With Phoenix

Le'coe Willingham had a successful WNBA career, and she did it as an undrafted player. She attended Auburn from 1999 to 2004, and after going undrafted in that year's draft, she was quickly picked up by the Connecticut Sun.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 10

Former Mercury Pick Shines In Debut

The Phoenix Mercury have had many draft picks over the years, and some of them did not play for the team. They were selected by Phoenix, and they either played for another WNBA team, played overseas or pivoted to coaching.

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How Taurasi And Taylor Put Phoenix On The Right Path

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2004 season with a record of 17-17, and it was the beginning of a turnaround. That season was the first time the Mercury were .500 or better since 2000.

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How Mercury's Sabally Became A Star

Satou Sabally was drafted in 2020. She was the second pick of that year's draft, and her college teammate, Sabrina Ionescu, was the first pick. Sabally was fresh off an impressive season, as she averaged 16.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and a steal.