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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, […]

Phoenix Mercury’s center player Brittney Griner has something new to add to her trophy shelf — the WNBA’s season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award. The accolade is given to players who are doing impactful work in their communities. The league announced Oct. 27 that Griner was the recipient. Griner, who made her return to the […]

The Phoenix Mercury faced controversy over their hiring of former Orlando Magic assistant coach Nate Tibbetts as the 12th coach of their franchise. The journey begins now. pic.twitter.com/Frd38helM7 — Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) October 20, 2023 Tibbetts, who has not coached in the WNBA, is now reportedly the league’s highest-paid coach ever with the Mercury, who […]

The Phoenix Mercury sent shockwaves through the WNBA world this week when they announced the hiring of Orlando Magic assistant coach Nate Tibbetts as the franchise’s new head coach. Tibbetts is expected to become the highest paid head coach in the WNBA. Previously, that title belonged to Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon who […]

The Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday announced their hiring of former Orlando Magic assistant Nate Tibbetts as their newest coach. Everything we do in The Valley elevates Phoenix as the epicenter of basketball. Hiring Nate Tibbetts as our next Head Coach sets a new standard for investment into our organization. pic.twitter.com/Ne6x5UORCC — Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) October […]

Mat Ishbia is going all-in with all of the Arizona teams that he is involved in. He helped the Phoenix Suns get a stacked roster. Ishbia also cleaned house with a new head coach to aid their chances of acquiring the Larry O’Brien trophy. His next move involves the Phoenix Mercury as he hopes to […]

LeBron James is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. He’s a four-time champion and four-time MVP. He just finished the greatest age-38 season in league history and will no doubt own the best 39-year-old season ever once 2023-24 comes to a close. Even if you don’t think he’s basketball’s true GOAT, there’s no arguing the Los […]

Phoenix Suns and Mercury majority owner Mat Ishbia has answered the prayers of fans in the Phoenix area. @TrevorMBooth Miracles Have Been Made pic.twitter.com/myDCEOUVpG — SUNSWORLDWIDE (@SUNSWORLDWIDE_) October 6, 2023 Ishbia, who purchased the Suns and Mercury from notorious owner Robert Sarver, has done things for each team that previous ownership did not touch. Thursday, […]

The Phoenix Suns and Mercury are making one of their core values shine through a 123,000-square-foot-development for a new team member business headquarters and dedicated “state-of-the-art” practice facility for the Mercury, the teams announced in a press release Thursday. The facility will be three blocks from Footprint Center on Lincoln Street within Phoenix’s Warehouse District […]

While fans are accustomed to seeing what professional basketball players do on the court, they aren’t always aware of the off the court, behind the scenes [work] that goes into maintaining a career. A big part of that is having proper nutrition and a working meal plan on a daily basis. You can’t always just […]

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner’s comeback in the 2023 WNBA season was one for the ages. Although Griner missed the entire 2022 WNBA campaign because of her ordeal in Russia, she overcame insurmountable odds in her return. In fact, Brittney Griner added another feather to her cap when she won the Associated Press Comeback Player […]

The 2023 WNBA season has come to an end for the Phoenix Mercury. Diana Taurasi and company will not be part of the 2023 WNBA playoffs and will instead face a long offseason following the team’s campaign-ending 100-85 loss at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces on the road on Sunday. Taurasi, however, is […]

The Phoenix Mercury just wrapped up a disappointing season, finishing at 9-31 and last in the WNBA standings. Mercury players Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner both expressed their desire to play with the team next season, which is not a huge surprise, but they both also expressed their desire to play for Team USA in […]

There are some questions surrounding the Phoenix Mercury after they failed to make the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2012. What’s not a question is whether or not their two best players, Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, want to return to Phoenix after a nine-win season. “I’ve got another year on my contract […]

The Phoenix Mercury have been eliminated from playoff contention and have two games remaining in the regular season. It’s been a tough year for them filled with disappointing play and a rotating door of injuries and absences. They welcomed Brittney Griner home and they witnessed Diana Taurasi become the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 […]

Not much has gone right for the Phoenix Mercury this season. They welcomed Brittney Griner back in the lineup and saw Diana Taurasi become the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 career points, but either than that there haven’t been many bright spots for the Mercury. They’ve dealt with inconsistent play, fired their head coach […]

Phoenix Suns and Mercury majority owner Mat Ishbia, who is the chairman and CEO of mortgage giant United Wholesale Mortgage, pledged more than half of the company’s outstanding shares to back two loans before he bought the Suns for an NBA-record $4 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg. According to Bloomberg, Ishbia pledged stock […]

The Phoenix Mercury don’t have anything left to play for in the standings as they have officially been eliminated from playoff contention this season. What they can do is play spoiler for teammates jockeying for playoff position and they can also play for pride to finish out the season on a high note. One of […]

With the 2023 WNBA regular season winding down, the playoff picture is beginning to look a little more clear. Both the Seattle Storm and the Phoenix Mercury were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday with their losses. The Indiana Fever remain alive in the playoff race but they face some uncertainty surrounding Aliyah Boston. […]

The Phoenix Mercury found themselves on the wrong side of history on Sunday afternoon. Following Phoenix’s 77-74 loss to the Dallas Wings, the Mercury will now officially miss the WNBA playoffs for the first time in ten seasons. The unenviable news marks an appropriate ending, or at least end-in-site, for what has been a frustrating […]

When Phoenix Mercury training camp began back in April, Sug Sutton knew that nothing was promised. On a non-guaranteed camp contract, Sutton had to make the team, beating out several other roster hopefuls. With only 144 roster spots in the WNBA, the league has become the toughest professional sports league to break into. Every moment […]

The Phoenix Mercury appear to be headed for a lottery finish. At 9-24 the Mercury currently hold the worst record in the WNBA. It’s been a very disappointing season amid the return of Brittney Griner. Griner herself has missed time this season due to injury as well as mental health issues. Diana Taurasi has missed […]

It hasn’t been the season that the Phoenix Mercury expected with the return of Brittney Griner. They’ve been one of the worst teams in the WNBA and in all likelihood will miss the playoffs. At 9-24, the Mercury are tied with the Indiana Fever for the worst record in the league. They’re 3-7 in their […]

The Fever and the Mercury lock horns in the WNBA! Catch the latest WNBA series with this Fever-Mercury odds, prediction, pick, and how to watch. Indiana (8-24) is currently on a two-game losing streak and just won 25% of their games this season. They are currently the worst team in the East and the entire […]

The Phoenix Mercury have a puncher’s chance at a playoff spot this season despite their poor play. They currently stand at 9-21, tied with the Seattle Storm who hold the tiebreaker. They’re both three games back of the Chicago Sky who currently are in eighth place. The Mercury would also have to pass the Los […]

The Phoenix Mercury started Thursday night’s game against the Connecticut Sun at home like a house on fire. With their 45-point explosion in the opening period of the contest, Diana Taurasi and company managed to break an all-time WNBA record for most points in a period, via ESPN Stats & Info. “The Phoenix Mercury scored […]

The Phoenix Mercury are one of the WNBA’s most frustrating teams so far over the course of the 2023 WNBA season. With an 8-20 record heading into Thursday night’s action, fans had little hope for a turnaround. The Mercury have been busy lately, most recently making a crucial roster move on a former South Carolina […]

The Connecticut Sun have looked every bit the part of title contenders this season under new head coach Stephanie White. While fans and media alike believed the road to the WNBA title would be between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty, the Sun might have something to say about that. Even after the […]

With WNBA teams allowed to carry a maximum of 12 players on the roster, the Phoenix Mercury have been carrying 11 this season with a rotating 12th roster spot. Although the Mercury are without Skylar Diggins-Smith who is out on maternity this season, her contract still counts against the salary cap. The Mercury are also […]

It had been a rough past year or so for Brittney Griner, but it looks like she’s putting all of those troubles in the past given how well she’s been playing for the Phoenix Mercury as of late. On Tuesday night, Griner had another solid outing for the Mercury in a 91-72 win over the […]

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 […]