‘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.

Satou Sabally smiling at a press conference with a microphone and water bottle in front.

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.

From right, Emmitt Matthews Jr.,Madeline Sulka,David Singleton sitting on a basketball court sideline, looking at a laptop.

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.

Crowd cheering in a sports bar decorated with sports memorabilia and international flags, watching a televised game.

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?

Diana Taurasi and Sophie Cunningham seated at a press conference table with microphones, in front of a backdrop featuring repeated logos and the word "Footprint."

‘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.”

A group of five Phoenix Mercury members seated on stage chairs under focused lighting, with two covering their faces, one smiling, and a child holding a stuffed animal.

‘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.

Celeste Taylor shoots the ball, facing an opponent in red uniform during a game, with spectators in the background.

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.

Angel Reese (left) stands with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert (right); one in a silver gown with a hood, and the other in a red dress holding a black sports jersey with "CHA" and the number 1

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.

Diana Taurasi in black and orange athletic attire preparing to shoot a basketball on an indoor court, with a blurred backdrop of basketball hoops and spectators.