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Phoenix Mercury All-Star center Brittney Griner has broken her silence on her recent three-game absence due to her mental health concerns. Griner dispelled the notion athletes are weak for taking time off for themselves. She needed some time away from the basketball court to come back stronger for the rest of the 2023 WNBA season, […]

The Phoenix Mercury have had a disappointing season so far. Although they have celebrated the return of superstar Brittney Griner, their season as a whole has not been what they expected. The team just hasn’t gelled and they’ve been at the bottom of the WNBA standings for most of this season. They fired their head […]

The Phoenix Mercury have had a roller coaster of a season. What was supposed to be a celebration of the return of Brittney Griner has quickly turned into a disappointing season. The team fired head coach Vanessa Nygaard and have dealt with injuries to Griner and Diana Taurasi. They have also not had Skylar Diggins-Smith […]

The Phoenix Mercury have been without star player Brittney Griner for the past couple of games while she’s taken a leave of absence from the team for a mental health break. It’s been a tough season for the Mercury who have been one of the bottom teams in the WNBA this season. In what was […]

Skylar Diggins-Smith has yet to return to the WNBA court this year, as she’s still taking her time off from the Phoenix Mercury due to maternity reasons. And if Diggins-Smith’s recent comments are any indication, it seems like the two parties will have to bridge a wide chasm if ever the 33-year old point guard […]

2023 is the year scoring records get broken. LeBron James just shattered the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring lead with the Los Angeles Lakers. Diana Taurasi followed that up with a legendary feat of her own in the WNBA. Fans who watched the Phoenix Mercury obliterate the Cheyenne Parker-led Atlanta Dream. Diana Taurasi became […]

Now it can be said: Sue Bird and Geno Aueriemma considers the Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi the WNBA’s GOAT. Aueriemma, Taurasi’s college coach at UConn basketball, already saw something special in her when she was a true freshman in 2000. He told her to wear No. 3 because she could eventually become the Babe Ruth […]

The Phoenix Mercury may be struggling in 2023, but All-Star Diana Taurasi is continuing to dominate for the squad at the age of 41. She is closing in on an incredible 10,000 career points milestone, and former coach Geno Auriemma is singing her praises. Taurasi starred at UConn back in the day, and played under […]

The Phoenix Mercury began this season with a lot of energy and excitement with the much anticipated return of Brittney Griner. The season has quickly gone south, however. They have not played well this season and they ended up parting ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard. They will be without Brittney Griner for the foreseeable […]

To say that Brittney Griner has been through so much over the past few years would be a complete understatement. The Phoenix Mercury star’s time in a Russian prison is well-documented as it became one of the most gripping storylines not only for the world of sports but in the political scene as well. While […]

The Phoenix Mercury are coming off a big win against the Connecticut Sun out of the All-Star break. At 5-15, they’re still one of the bottom teams in the league, but they’re not completely out of the playoff picture just yet. They did receive some brutal news though as Diana Taurasi left the game against […]

WNBA All-Star weekend is in the rearview and now teams are ready to focus on the second half of the season and the playoff push that comes with it. The Phoenix Mercury have been playing better as of late despite their brutal start to the 2023 season. Buoyed by the recent news of them hosting […]

New York Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart is one of the most well-known players in the WNBA, with hoops fans of all genders showing her immense support throughout her basketball journey. After leaving NCAAW powerhouse UConn and Hall of Fame head coach Geno Auriemma, Stewart was the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, earning […]

PHOENIX — The Mercury and city of Phoenix had a press conference to officially announce they will host the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. The Mercury last hosted the event in 2014, which was the same year they won their most-recent championship. Legendary guard Diana Taurasi was a part of that event and spoke Monday at […]

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury hosted a press conference Monday morning at Footprint Center to celebrate the city’s successful bid for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. Phoenix Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein, Mercury legend and guard Diana Taurasi and Downtown Phoenix president and CEO Devney Majerle spoke at an event just outside the Footprint […]

Connecticut and Phoenix clash heads in the WNBA! Check out our WNBA odds series with this Mercury-Aces prediction, pick, odds, and how to watch. Connecticut (15-5) is on a three-game winning run, earning big wins over Seattle, Washington, and Chicago. The Sun is determined to preserve its momentum and avoid its third road loss this […]

The 2023 WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas featured multiple memorable moments, including the on-court All-Star Game return of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner, who was unable to play in the game last year due to being detained in Russia. Griner, who was chosen first by team captain Breanna Stewart, dunked twice in the game […]

With WNBA All-Star weekend in full swing, the biggest theme of the event has been the return of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner. Griner was one of the top vote getters for the WNBA All-Star Game and was selected by Breanna Stewart in the WNBA All-Star draft. Griner got off to a hot start to […]

The Phoenix Mercury are off to a rough start in 2023, with a record of just 4-15 at the All-Star break. Despite the team’s difficulties, forward Brittany Griner was the number two pick for the 2023 All-Star Game in Nevada. Griner’s return has been front page news. She recently received an honest take from a […]

When someone suffers a traumatic experience, many people will express sympathy and lend emotional support. That’s just what one does. Though, no one outside of the individual in question really knows how truly agonizing it is to assimilate back into society. Going through all of that as a professional athlete presents its own unique obstacles […]

Phoenix Mercury visits Las Vegas Aces for a WNBA clash! Check out our WNBA odds series with this Mercury-Aces prediction, pick, odds, and how to watch. Phoenix (4-14) will come out with a punch after securing a hard-fought victory over the Sparks last timeout. The Mercury will try to put an end to their suffering […]

The Phoenix Mercury have found their next general manager, with the team making the announcement via their official website that it has hired Nick U’Ren to serve in that capacity. U’Ren is a familiar name for Golden State Warriors fans, as he used to be part of the team as an executive, having spent the […]

The Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury battle in the WNBA! Catch the WNBA odds series here, featuring our LA Sparks-Phoenix Mercury prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Los Angeles (7-11) is on a four-game losing streak and just captured three wins in the last 1o games. The Sparks will need to prove their mettle […]

It’s been a very disappointing season for the Phoenix Mercury thus far. What began as a season full of hope and excitement as Brittney Griner made her much anticipated return to the court, has ended up going south very quickly. The Mercury have been one of the worst teams in the WNBA this season and […]

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart was just too much for Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday. There was simply no stopping the 28-year-old forward as she registered a monstrous double-double on her way to history. Stewart finished with 43 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in their 99-95 win over the Mercury. […]

The Phoenix Mercury have named longtime Arizona State women’s basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne to their coaching staff, according to a press release. An Arizona Women’s Basketball icon is taking a seat on our bench. Legendary @SunDevilWBB Coach Charli Turner Thorne joins the Phoenix Mercury as an Assistant Coach on Nikki Blue’s staff! pic.twitter.com/QOxBqqZYrI — […]

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal was introduced as the newest member of the team Thursday. He answered questions about his fit next to Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, what attracted him to Phoenix and the team’s championship hopes. After his presser, which took place inside the Footprint Center pavilion, Beal was photographed with Phoenix Mercury […]

Days after firing head coach Vanessa Nygaard, the Phoenix Mercury have a newfound confidence according to the woman who is replacing her, interim head coach Nikki Blue. Blue said he is already seeing a difference in the players. “Our players just have had a renewed sense of confidence,” Blue said. “The way that they came […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner is happy that the WNBA made changes in its travel policy, though she couldn’t help but wonder why it took so long for the league to realize the need for such measures and implement it. To recall, the WNBA allowed Griner to fly charter for the Mercury’s remaining road games […]

The Phoenix Mercury have parted ways with coach Vanessa Nygaard after their 2-10 start, which is tied for their worst 12-game start in franchise history, per a press release. Lead assistant Nikki Blue has been elevated to interim head coach for the remainder of the 2023 season. Mercury general manager Jim Pitman explained the team’s […]

With their 97-74 loss to the Seattle Storm Saturday, the Phoenix Mercury (2-10) have tied their worst start in franchise history. The Mercury have lost five straight games by an average of 18.8 points. Center Brittney Griner, who returned to the WNBA this season after she spent most of last year in Russian detainment, said […]

The Phoenix Mercury have been the worst team in the WNBA with a league-worst record of 2-10. They’ve lost five games in a row. Help is on the horizon for them though as they received some good news on Saturday. Both Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi have missed the past several games for the Mercury […]

Nothing is really work this season for the Phoenix Mercury. They are at the bottom of the WNBA standings with a record of 2-9. Part of that can probably be explained though with the absences of stars Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi who have been battling injuries as of late. They also have not had […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was spotted pregame with her former coach Sandy Brondello ahead of her team’s matchup against the New York Liberty. Griner looked happy to see her former mentor, in a video from MSG Network reporter Khristina Williams. It was a much needed positive boost for Griner after she endured an embattling […]

Sunday’s marquee matchup in the WNBA will be missing two of the league’s biggest stars. Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner are sitting out the Phoenix Mercury’s matchup with the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, dealing with nagging injuries. Taurasi is sidelined by a hamstring injury while Griner will miss the action with a hip […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner will be allowed to fly charter for the team’s remaining road games, among other changes to travel plans according to ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss. The change comes after Griner was berated with questions from YouTube personality Alex Stein at a Dallas airport. The right-wing political host asked Griner repeatedly about her […]

The Phoenix Mercury have been one of the more disappointing teams of the 2023 WNBA season so far. Although they have been navigating the absence of starting point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith who is currently out on maternity, they have enough talent on the team to make some noise. They began the season on an emotional […]

The Phoenix Mercury have not done well as a team this season, but their two top players have been recognized individually. Center Brittney Griner and guard Diana Taurasi are among the top-30 vote getters in the first return of fan votes for the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game. Griner is ranked No. 3 with 28,387 votes. […]

PHOENIX — The Mercury lost their third game in four contests Tuesday against the Seattle Storm. It is not how the team expected to open its season. Phoenix has legendary guard Diana Taurasi,  much-improved guard Sophie Cunningham and Brittney Griner, who returned from Russian imprisonment to play in the WNBA this season. Not only did […]