‘Phoenix, Phoenix, it’s Phoenix’: Addition of All-Stars Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas signal new era for Mercury
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury’s busy offseason paused for a moment Tuesday to welcome Satou Sabally, who joins Alyssa Thomas as the newest pieces to the organization’s WNBA title pursuit after Brittney Griner’s departure.
End of an era: Mercury legend Brittney Griner departs for Atlanta Dream as Alyssa Thomas arrives in Phoenix
PHOENIX – WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is leaving the Phoenix Mercury after an 11-year career and intends to sign with the Atlanta Dream.
From ASU’s video room to NBA sidelines? Madeline Sulka pursues history on road less traveled
PHOENIX – Valley native Madeline Sulka started her coaching journey as a video coordinator. Her ultimate goal is to be an NBA head coach, and she is following a path paved by successful video coordinators before her to get there.
Unrivaled offers safer alternative to overseas play for Phoenix Mercury stars, WNBA players
PHOENIX – The Unrivaled Women’s Basketball League, co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, offers a competitive and lucrative offseason alternative to overseas play for players like Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner.
Harassment, racism claims overshadow growth of WNBA, including Portland expansion
PHOENIX – After a record-breaking season for viewership and audience attendance, the WNBA announced its 15th franchise will be in Portland. Recent reports of player harassment overshadowed the news.
Phoenix Mercury stars Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper speak out on WNBA’s handling of discrimination
PHOENIX – Mercury stars Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper made their voices heard on the spark in racial and sexual discrimination in the WNBA following a threatening email sent to Connecticut Sun wing DiJonai Carrington.
Diana Taurasi ponders future, Sophie Cunningham signs extension as Phoenix Mercury brace for WNBA playoffs
PHOENIX – With the 2024 WNBA Playoffs about to start, the Phoenix Mercury have signed guard Sophie Cunningham for another year, but will the postseason also be a retirement party for the legendary Diana Taurasi?
‘Let’s do it again’: Phoenix Mercury aim to channel 2014 championship spirit for another title
PHOENIX – Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner are the only threads connecting the Mercury to their last WNBA championship team. During a ceremony to celebrate that 2014 title, Taurasi told fans, “Let’s do it again.”
‘Forever family’: 2014 Phoenix Mercury championship team reunites to celebrate 10th anniversary
PHOENIX – Past and present Phoenix Mercury players reunited Friday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the team's 2014 championship. That Phoenix squad, which included current Mercury stars Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, swept the Chicago Sky for the franchise’s third title.
Three contracts, one dream: Celeste Taylor takes peripatetic journey to Phoenix Mercury roster
PHOENIX — Twenty-one days doesn’t seem like a long time, but it was all the time Celeste Taylor needed for the Phoenix Mercury to take a chance on her. After signing for the rest of the season, Taylor’s goal is to continue making an everlasting impact.
Mercury player joins chorus of voices criticizing WNBA commissioner for comments on Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry
PHOENIX – WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is under fire for comments on Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese and how players feel on social media.
Year of change: From last place to playoff berth, Phoenix Mercury return to winning ways
PHOENIX – After a tumultuous 2023 season, the Mercury have clinched a playoff berth for the 11th time in 12 years, thanks to an offseason roster overhaul, a new coach and veteran leadership.