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The Team USA women’s basketball team has been all over the social media platforms. Out of the good, talented bunch, Angel Reese, Kahleah Copper, and Caitlin Clark top the list with some entertaining video content they’ve been posting from the trip. Recently, a TikTok video surfaced of the Team USA squad making their hair before hitting the court.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 7

SEC MVP Sees Action With 2024 Mercury

The SEC Tournament is an event that began in 1980, and since then, some of the conference's top teams have won it. The first championship game was a match between Tennessee and Ole Miss, and Tennessee came out victorious.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 7

The 2001 Phoenix Mercury's Season Paves Way For Success

Things started to change for the Phoenix Mercury after the 2000 season. They made the playoffs that year, and they were eliminated by the Los Angeles Sparks.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 5

Mercury's Willingham And More Make History With Special Number

The Phoenix Mercury have had players wear unique numbers, and in the case of someone like Samantha Prahalis , she was the only player who wore No. 99. There are other numbers that are less common, but at least a few players wore them during their stint with the Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 5

Phoenix Gets Revenge, Defeats A Contender In 2017

The Phoenix Mercury competed against some exceptional teams in 2017, and while they lost to some, they beat others. One of the teams that beat the Mercury was an Eastern Conference contender , and they set the tone with wins in the first two games.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 5

Examining Phoenix's Ties To The Rookie Of The Year Award

The Phoenix Mercury have found some talented rookies over the years, and some of them were drafted by the franchise. Their 2025 rookies were an exception, as most of them were undrafted.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 5

Looking At The Mercury's Most Outstanding Player History

The Phoenix Mercury have a talented roster, and many of these players were stars in college. For example, Alyssa Thomas was a star in her years at Maryland.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 5

The Mercury's 2022 Additions Push Them Towards Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury did not have their best season in 2022, but they still managed to reach the playoffs. They finished the season with a record of 15-21, and they were fourth in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 5

The 2010 Mercury Carry The Tradition Of Past Teams

While the Phoenix Mercury missed the playoffs in 1999, they quickly recovered from that setback. They finished the 2000 season with a record of 20-14, and they were fourth in the Western Conference, while the Los Angeles Sparks were on top.

Kahleah Copper News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 5

Mercury's Copper And Other Veterans Ready To Lead Team USA

Over the years, some of the Phoenix Mercury's best players have suited up for Team USA. Whether it was Diana Taurasi, Cappie Pondexter or Brittney Griner, all of them represented the country and helped them win gold.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 4

Why Four Mercury Players Wore No. 45

The Phoenix Mercury have had many players in their time, and some of them wore the same number. There were instances where a player who wore a number in the franchise's early years, then time went by, and another player suited up and carried on the legacy .

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 4

Why Phoenix Redeemed Itself After Missing The Playoffs

In 1999, the Phoenix Mercury finished the season with a record of 15-17. They were fourth in the Western Conference, and teams like the Houston Comets and the Los Angeles Sparks were well above .500.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 4

Mercury Win In Overtime, Take Series Against West Rival

The 2017 Phoenix Mercury had some battles throughout the season, and they had some challenging games against Western Conference rivals. Phoenix started its season against a conference rival, as the Mercury hosted the Dallas Wings.

Diana Taurasi News / TheSheGotGame / March 4

Diana Taurasi Receives Special Tribute as Phoenix Mercury Celebrates Her Legacy

Some players win games. Others define an entire franchise. For Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury, that connection has lasted more than two decades. The Phoenix Suns announced on X that Taurasi will be inducted into the Mercury’s Ring of Honor on August 16.

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How Phoenix's Stars Had Big Performances Against Indiana

The Phoenix Mercury were trying to take control of their season series, and while they lost some of them, they picked up wins in the others. One of those victories was against the Indiana Fever, as the Mercury beat them 2-1.

Diana Taurasi News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 3

How Phoenix's New Star Joined Taurasi and Taylor

The Phoenix Mercury were on the right track, as they added some strong talent in hopes of returning to the playoffs. They selected Penny Taylor and Diana Taurasi in two different drafts, and before the start of the 2006 season, they added a high-scoring guard from Rutgers.

Brittney Griner News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 3

Mercury's Mack Shuts Down The Big 12

The Phoenix Mercury are tied to the Big 12, and one of the team's biggest stars came from that conference. Brittney Griner attended Baylor, and she dominated in her time wth the team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 3

How Two Mercury Players Wore No. 50, Helped Team Succeed

The Phoenix Mercury have had two players who wore No. 50, and those players were solid in their time with the team. This is one of the Mercury's unique numbers, and while it did not appear right away, it eventually made its appearance.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 3

Why Phoenix's 2023 Additions Were A Bright Spot

The 2023 season is one the Phoenix Mercury would like to forget. They finished the season with a record of 9-31, and they ended the year with an 11-game losing streak.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 3

How The Mercury Changed After 1998

The 1998 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury, and they made history during that period. They finished the 1997 season with a record of 16-12, and they were 19-11 the following year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 2

Mercury's Pierson And More Contribute To The Team

Over the years, there have been a few players who wore No. 54 for the Phoenix Mercury. It is a unique number, and it took time before this number made its debut.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 2

Mercury Secure Win Over Old West Rival

The Phoenix Mercury had some difficult series against conference rivals, as the Minnesota Lynx and the Los Angeles Sparks swept them. Ironically, those two teams met in that year's WNBA Finals, and the Lynx came out on top.

Diana Taurasi News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 2

Phoenix's Taurasi And Others Recognized During Special Month

A new month is here, and this is a special month for women's sports. Women's History Month is here, and the WNBA posted something special to kick things off.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / February 12

Phoenix Mercury representation strong for FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament

PHOENIX — Two members of the Phoenix Mercury are set to represent USA Basketball in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament next month. Mercury guard Kahleah Copper will join the roster, with Phoenix head coach Nate Tibbetts serving as an assistant coach for the tournament.