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It was an electrifying night in Sin City where the Las Vegas Aces took on the Phoenix Mercury for the second time this season. Both teams displayed a spectacular show of competitive nature and athleticism, but it was Phoenix that came out victorious in a 98-88 win against the two-time defending champions. Kahleah Copper led […]

The Phoenix Mercury take on the Las Vegas Aces. Our WNBA odds series has our Mercury Aces prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mercury Aces. The Phoenix Mercury have two women’s basketball greats on their roster. Diana Taurasi is winding down her career in her early 40s, while Brittney Griner — having […]

The Las Vegas Aces face the Phoenix Mercury in a rematch in Vegas on Tuesday, May 21. Both teams are coming off wins. An electrifying win for Vegas against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday highlighted rookie Kate Martin’s strengths. The Mercury locked down its first win of the season against the Atlanta Dream at […]

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi addressed the backlash she received after making comments about Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. Taurasi’s remarks, first made during an alternative ESPN broadcast with the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, sparked controversy among Clark’s fans. “Reality is coming,” Taurasi said during […]

The Atlanta Dream take on the Phoenix Mercury. Our WNBA odds series has our Dream Mercury prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Dream Mercury. The Atlanta Dream are starting their WNBA regular season in the West. Their season opener was in Los Angeles against the Sparks. Atlanta’s offense hummed with efficiency in […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner is embracing a new chapter in her life, both on and off the court. As she prepares for the arrival of her first child, Griner revealed that motherhood is changing her perspective on the game, particularly regarding fouls and technicals. Griner, known for her dominance in the paint, is now […]

The Phoenix Mercury take on the Las Vegas Aces. Our WNBA odds series has our Mercury Aces prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Mercury Aces. Is this the last ride for Diana Taurasi in the WNBA? At age 41, Taurasi — a player who has seen it all and done it all […]

The WNBA season has arrived. This means that the Phoenix Mercury needs to get back into postseason contention after a disastrous 2023 campaign. Coach Nate Tibbetts still has a lot of work to do and the first order of business will be to show out against the Las Vegas Aces. While the defending champions might […]

The 2024 WNBA season tips-off next week and teams have been busy making their final roster moves and trying to whittle their rosters down to at least 12 players if not 11 due to salary camp restraints. One team that still had multiple roster cuts to make was the Phoenix Mercury and they did just […]

The Phoenix Mercury made a few key roster moves this offseason, one of which was the addition of Kahleah Copper. Copper was acquired by the Mercury in a trade with the Chicago Sky in a deal that also included Morgan Bertsch heading to Phoenix and Michaela Onyenwere and Brianna Turner going to the Sky. The […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner expressed her admiration for fellow player Angel Reese’s appearance at the 2024 Met Gala. Griner, who made history as the first WNBA player to attend the Met Gala last year, commented on Reese’s debut at this year’s event, which coincided with Reese’s 22nd birthday. Reese, a rookie for the Chicago Sky […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner opened up about her meetings with President Joe Biden since her release from Russian prison 17 months ago. Since her release, Griner, 33, has met with President Biden twice, including once last month in Phoenix. The experience of her detainment and subsequent release is detailed in her new book, “Coming […]

Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi recently voiced her opinions on the shifting dynamics of WNBA fandom, particularly highlighting the sensitivity of newer fans in response to her comments about incoming rookies, including Caitlin Clark. The seasoned player, known for her directness and often provocative commentary, expressed annoyance over the changing landscape of fan reactions within […]

WNBA star and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner shared the psychological toll of her detention in Russia, including being coerced into writing a conciliatory letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin before her release. She shared this condition of her release during an interview Thursday on ABC’s “20/20,” providing a glimpse into the pressures she faced […]

WNBA star and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner recounted her harrowing experience in a Russian jail, revealing she had considered suicide during the early weeks of her detainment. The revelation came during an ABC’s “20/20” interview with Robin Roberts on Thursday where Griner discussed the mental and physical challenges she faced while incarcerated. Arrested in […]

One would think that Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi has earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to WNBA takes. However, not all fans were pleased with her comments regarding the Indiana Fever’s No. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark. Taurasi defended herself on Monday, saying that she didn’t mean anything bad by it, […]

The Phoenix Suns dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves in their final regular season game on April 14, setting up what should be a hotly contested Game One NBA Playoffs grudge match on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Prior to the game Suns guard Bradley Beal got a chance to check out the WNBA Phoenix Mercury’s new threads, […]

The Phoenix Mercury are coming off a disappointing 2023-24 season. Nevertheless, the franchise is looking forward to bouncing back under the longtime leadership of WNBA legend Diana Taurasi. Taurasi has taken heat for her opinions on Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, but that has not stopped her team from marketing an exciting showdown against […]

The band is getting back together. The Phoenix Mercury are reuniting with star basketball player Brittney Griner, after the two parties agreed to a new contract. Griner agreed to a one-year deal with the Mercury, per ESPN. Griner has spent her entire WNBA career with the Mercury. She’s put up a plethora of accolades since […]

Kahleah Copper, the 2021 WNBA Finals MVP, shared her candid thoughts on the unexpected trade that sent her from the Chicago Sky to the Phoenix Mercury. The trade, involving four draft picks and two players in exchange for Copper, comes just five months after she inked a two-year extension with the Sky. Copper, speaking publicly […]

The Baylor women’s basketball team paid tribute to one of its most iconic athletes, Brittney Griner, by retiring her No. 42 jersey prior to the Bears’ game against Texas Tech on Sunday. The event marked Griner’s first return to a Baylor home game since her senior season over a decade ago. Griner’s legacy at Baylor […]

Phoenix Mercury star and one of the most celebrated athletes of Baylor women’s basketball, Brittney Griner, is set to return to her alma mater for the retirement of her No. 42 jersey. The retirement ceremony will take place before the Bears’ game against Texas Tech on Sunday, marking Griner’s first visit to a Baylor game […]

The Phoenix Mercury had a whirlwind of an offseason so far. They made a major free agent splash by bringing in veteran point guard Natasha Cloud. They also pulled off a major trade by acquiring All-Star Kahleah Copper from the Chicago Sky. The moves signal that the Mercury are looking to contend this season in […]

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury finished with the worst record in the WNBA in 2023, but they are trying to win now. Phoenix’s aggressive push to improve its roster in the final year of 41-year-old Diana Taurasi’s contract continued with a trade for 2021 WNBA Finals MVP in a series against it, Kahleah Cooper, who […]

WNBA All-Star and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is set to release a memoir detailing her experience of being detained in Russia. Titled “Coming Home,” the book is scheduled for release in spring 2024. Griner’s memoir will provide a more detailed account of her her time in Russian imprisonment. “‘Coming Home’ is a story of […]

The WNBA just grabbed people’s attention with a trade from out of nowhere, as the Phoenix Mercury have reportedly acquired on Monday star guard-forward Kahleah Copper from the Chicago Sky,per WNBA insider Khristina Williams. “BREAKING: The Chicago Sky is trading Kahleah Copper to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for players and draft pick compensation, sources […]

The Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun reportedly agreed to a trade on Saturday, per the WNBA on X (formerly Twitter). “The @ConnecticutSun trade the contract of Rebecca Allen via sign-and-trade to the @PhoenixMercury in exchange for the player contract of Moriah Jefferson.” A number of players have found new homes either through free agency or […]

Natasha Cloud, a key figure in the Washington Mystics’ lineup and a 2019 WNBA champion, is making a significant move in her career. After spending eight years with the Mystics, Cloud is expected to sign with the Phoenix Mercury. The news was first reported on Thursday by Khristina Williams of Girls Talk Sports TV. This decision […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner will be honored by Baylor, her alma mater, with a jersey retirement before the Bears’ home game against Texas Tech on Sunday, Feb. 18. Griner expressed her gratitude to the program for the gesture. “I’m honored to return home to Baylor and celebrate where so much of my journey started,” […]

The 2024 WNBA free agency is causing buzz, particularly around the future of Nneka Ogwumike, after her surprise announcement on Wednesday that she would be leaving the Angeles Sparks as an unrestricted free agent. Ogwumike had been with the Sparks since first being drafted in 2012. As she enters free agency, the speculation about her […]

As the WNBA’s free agency period continues, speculation heats up with the Phoenix Mercury’s rumored interest in Washington Mystics’ Elena Delle Donne. Following her cored status by the Mystics on Saturday, which provides Washington exclusive negotiation rights, Delle Donne faces crucial decisions regarding her professional future. Khristina Williams of Sports New York tweeted Tuesday, “SOURCES: […]

WNBA greats Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are set to host an ESPN alt-cast of the Christmas Day NBA game between the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks. The special event, named “The Bird & Taurasi Show,” marks a collaboration between the basketball stars and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, the team behind the popular “Manningcast” […]

The 2024 WNBA Draft promises to be a transformative event for several franchises, with the Indiana Fever leading the way. Topping our mock draft predictions is Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, a player whose stellar offensive capabilities have made her one of the most talked-about prospects in women’s college basketball. Note that the Dallas Wings and Los […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner faced an uphill battle in maintaining her athletic form while detained in Russia, due to the absence of traditional training facilities and nutritional support. However, Griner’s determination led her to find creative ways to keep fit, adapting her workout routine to the constraints of the detention environment. Confronted with a basic […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia last year not only made headlines due to its geopolitical implications but also brought to light the mental fortitude required to endure such an ordeal. The Phoenix Mercury center’s psychological resilience in the face of adversity is a story of inner strength and adaptability. Griner’s time in Russian […]

The unexpected detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury in Russia last year not only drew global attention but also significant involvement from figures within the NBA. Her situation transcended the boundaries of sports, turning into a diplomatic and humanitarian issue, and prompting action from various NBA personalities. The NBA’s response to […]

It’s been one year since WNBA star Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury was released from detention in Russia. The imprisonment of the two-time Olympic gold medalist was a high-profile case that captured international attention. Here’s a detailed look at the key events that unfolded during her detention, via T.J. Quinn of ESPN. Early 2022: […]

In the vast and often impersonal world of international diplomacy, a rare moment unfolded on the tarmac in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Dec. 8, 2022, during a prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia. The moment was a brief encounter between two contrasting figures: WNBA star Brittney Griner and Russian arms dealer […]

The WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury has made a significant addition to its coaching staff by announcing Kristi Toliver, a seasoned player and coach, as their new associate head coach. Toliver, renowned for her achievements both on and off the court, brings a wealth of experience to the Mercury. Phoenix announced her hiring on Friday. Kristi Toliver, […]