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One of the biggest WNBA storylines this offseason is whether legendary Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi will return for her 21st season or not. Taurasi was still mulling the decision over when the Mercury were eliminated from the playoffs by the Minnesota Lynx, and she still has not come to a final decision. On Tuesday, […]

2025 WNBA free agency is underway, and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is the highlight of the class. As a result, Griner is testing the free agent market for the first time in her career, according to an article from Associated Press reporter Doug Feinberg. Throughout her entire career, Griner has remained in Phoenix and […]

The 2024 WNBA season was the biggest and most important in league history. Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped bring newfound popularity and tons of new fans to the sport during their rookie seasons, and A’ja Wilson kept those fans intrigued with what was one of the best individual seasons in league history. En route […]

The Diana Taurasi retirement storyline continues to thicken for the Phoenix Mercury and the entire WNBA. Taurasi posted a photo on her Instagram of emojis that depicted “one last dance.” As fans embraced a possible return, her agent told ESPN something rather interesting, according to Michael Voepel. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

Following the Phoenix Mercury’s subtle Diana Taurasi retirement party, she hasn’t made her official decision just yet. She spoke with the Associated Press and told them her explanation as to why. “I don’t take retirement lightly,” Taurasi said. “I know the minute I say it or announce it, whether it’s, you know, in a month […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma wants Paige Bueckers to channel her inner “Diana Taurasi”, pushing her to adopt a more assertive, even selfish mentality on the court. In Auriemma’s view, Bueckers has the talent, but he believes the key to her success — and UConn’s — lies in her embracing the mindset of a […]

The New York Liberty have been on a mission all season long; locked in from the get-go, they have been looking forward to avenging their loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the 2023 WNBA Finals. Now, with the two teams matched up against each other in the 2024 WNBA Semifinals, the Liberty could not […]

As Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi received a standing ovation in possibly her last game, her greatness has been admired. Two NBA legends, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett discussed on the KG Certified Podcast about her long list of accolades. “Diana is one of the Top-10 basketball players ever,” Pierce said. “I’m talking about men […]

The Phoenix Mercury’s season came to an end Wednesday night, falling 101-88 to the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. As the final buzzer sounded, the attention wasn’t just on the advancing Lynx, but also on Mercury legend Diana Taurasi, who may have played her last game in the WNBA. Taurasi, […]

The career of the legendary Diana Taurasi has reached a crossroads after the Phoenix Mercury were eliminated by the Minnesota Lynx in a 101-88 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night. There has been no official announcement on Taurasi’s future, but many have speculated that this may have been the final game of her 20-year […]

The Minnesota Lynx struck first during their opening round WNBA playoff series against the Phoenix Mercury with a 102-95 win. Following the game, Lynx star Napheesa Collier was asked about Mercury star Diana Taurasi’s possible retirement following this season. She gave a hilarious answer, but had to take to social media to clarify what she […]

With the 2024 WNBA Playoffs around the corner, the No. 7 seed Phoenix Mercury are set to take on the No. 2 seed Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the playoffs. With it possibly being Diana Taurasi’s final season with the Mercury, the matchup could weigh more. Although the Mercury and Lynx are separated […]

Diana Taurasi was honored after the Phoenix Mercury’s last home game of the regular season, as this may be the last time they see her play on their home court. Taurasi just played in her 20th WNBA season, and after the game, she gave a touching speech, which also felt like she could be hinting […]

If this is it, the Phoenix Mercury will have honored Diana Taurasi in her final game. The previous two weeks the Mercury have teased a possible Taurasi retirement. As the doors opened, waves of Mercury fans filled the seats and cheered for Taurasi for possibly the final time. On Thursday against the Seattle Storm, head […]

Caitlin Clark has officially closed the door on her first regular season in the WNBA and set several records along the way. However, one record puts her ahead of Phoenix Mercury guard and certified hoops legend Diana Taurasi. In the final game of the Fever’s regular season against the Washington Mystics, Clark hit a deep […]

LOS ANGELES – The Phoenix Mercury social media team created quite a frenzy this past week when they suggested that their final regular season games might be Diana Taurasi’s last. While Taurasi herself has remained non-committal in terms of her future, many of her peers have used this opportunity to reflect on her career. Following […]

The Phoenix Mercury took home their second consecutive win, this time against the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday. Phoenix earned an 85-81 victory in the game. Following a Brittney Griner ejection that limited the Mercury to nine players, the task was daunting. Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts showed love to his bench postgame following a […]

As the Phoenix Mercury won 85-81 against the Los Angeles Sparks, it could be the last time Diana Taurasi steps foot in the Crypto.com arena. After the team teased Taurasi’s retirement on social media, more speculation flew in. Regardless, Taurasi is uncertain about when her time in the WNBA will end. “I don’t know,” Taurasi […]

Following the Phoenix Mercury’s 88-69 loss to the Connecticut Sun on Friday, the game wasn’t the focus. It was the 10th anniversary of the Mercury 2014 WNBA Championship squad. The historic squad had a plethora of accomplishments and achievements. Two days later, the last two members of that championship team went back to Chicago to […]

As the Phoenix Mercury took on the Connecticut Sun on Friday, it proved to be quite the game. The Mercury and the Sun gave a possible preview of a 2024 WNBA first-round matchup, with the Sun coming out on top, 88-69. Here are five key takeaways heading into the final week of the WNBA season. […]

The Phoenix Mercury released a less-than-subtle video on X , formerly Twitter about guard Diana Taurasi. They alluded that her final days in a Mercury uniform could soon come.  𝐈𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐭 You have two more opportunities to see the Greatest of All-Time at home. 🎟️ https://t.co/Rb3988XXlX pic.twitter.com/uiYrU0JWYv — Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) September 9, […]

The Phoenix Mercury locked in one of their backcourt rotation pieces as they get ready to make a push in the WNBA playoffs. Guard Celeste Taylor agreed to a contract with the team “for the rest of the season” on Friday, according to Underdog WNBA. Taylor is reaching the end of her third 7-day contract […]

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi will be able to play in the team’s upcoming game against the Atlanta Dream after the WNBA has rescinded the technical foul she received during Sunday’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Taurasi had initially been assessed her seventh technical foul of the season, which would have resulted in an […]

The Phoenix Mercury reintroduced some major problems to their success after a three-game losing streak. Phoenix also added more history with its 33rd technical foul of the season. This is the second straight game that they have had three technical fouls in a contest. Before the matchup, Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts believed that there […]

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi has been having a rough go of it as of late. Not only have the Mercury had a subpar season standings wise, currently sitting at a perfectly average 16-16, but Taurasi also recently made a decision on the court that could jeopardize her ability to play in the team’s next […]

Tina Charles moved up the record books on Aug. 21 when she passed Tina Thompson for No.2 on the all-time scoring list. The person at the No.1 spot – Diana Taurasi – was on the court to congratulate Charles on moving up on the list, and at the end of the game, the Dream center […]

Diana Taurasi can still play. The Phoenix Mercury veteran guard proved her worth again as a valuable member of the team when she led Phoenix with 23 points during an 86-68 win over Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Sunday night. Not only that but she also had five assists and three rebounds, while […]

Caitlin Clark recorded a 29-point, 10-assist double-double on Friday in the Indiana Fever’s 98-89 victory on Friday night. It was the Fever’s first game back following the Olympic break and they certainly looked ready to play. Clark’s performance drew no shortage of attention from around the sports world. Former NBA superstar Kevin Garnett dropped an […]

Diana Taurasi, one of basketball’s most decorated athletes, added another chapter to her legendary career by securing her sixth Olympic gold medal with Team USA in a tight 67-66 win vs. France on Sunday. The unprecedented achievement solidifies Taurasi’s status as one of the most successful basketball players in Olympic history. The 42-year-old WNBA legend, […]

Team USA’s women are responsible for 26 of the gold medals that the country won during the 2024 Paris Olympics. That number is the highest count by a women’s team in a single Olympics, and accounts for 65 percent of the country’s old medals, according to ESPN on X, formerly Twitter. The U.S. women's 26 […]

Team USA women’s basketball defeated France in a thrilling one-point game earlier today, capturing another gold medal for the USA at the Paris Olympics. Team USA won their eighth straight gold medal at the Olympics, setting a new record. 42-year-old Diana Taurasi set an Olympic record of her own with the victory. Even though Diana […]

As Team USA women’s basketball prepares for their semifinal clash on Friday against Australia at the Paris Olympics, veteran player Diana Taurasi has expressed “worry” about divided loyalties in her household. Taurasi, who has been a crucial part of Team USA’s success over the years, is married to former Australian basketball standout Penny Taylor, adding […]

Team USA opted to start Jackie Young over veteran Diana Taurasi in its quarterfinal match vs. Nigeria on Wednesday at the Paris Olympics. The change paid off as Team USA secured an 88-74 victory, extending their winning streak to 59 consecutive Olympic games. Coach Cheryl Reeve informed Taurasi of the lineup change on Tuesday, a […]

The Team USA’s women’s basketball team swapped veteran Diana Taurasi for rising star Jackie Young in the starting lineup just before their Olympic quarterfinal matchup against Nigeria on Wednesday. Against Nigeria, the tweaks were evident from the start. When the starting five took the floor, six-time Olympian Taurasi, who had started each of the two […]

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi will be gunning for her sixth and final Olympic gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Games. Team USA’s star guard has been a fixture on Team USA’s roster since her debut at the 2004 Athens Olympics. After twenty years and six tournaments, many expected the Paris Games to be […]

Women’s basketball legend and Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi spoke on the mindset driving Team USA women’s basketball as they aim for their eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. When discussing what it takes for Team USA to secure another gold, Taurasi acknowledged the challenges but is confident in the team’s ability to […]

PHOENIX – When the Olympics get underway towards the end of the week, Team USA will have three players from the Phoenix Mercury on their roster in Brittney Griner, Diana Taurasi and Kahleah Copper. This will be Taurasi’s sixth time competing for a gold medal and Griner’s third time, while this is Copper’s first selection. […]

The WNBA All-Stars triumphed over Team USA in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, a result that left veteran player Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury visibly frustrated. Taurasi, who is set to represent Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France later this month, didn’t hold back her feelings after the loss, delivering […]

The Phoenix Mercury unveiled their new state-of-the-art practice facility on Thursday ahead of the All-Star Weekend. The 58,000-square-foot performance center, which cost $100 million, was specifically designed to cater to the needs of the Mercury players and is located just three blocks from the team’s arena. “I wanted to make the best facility out there,” […]