Phoenix Mercury

Mat Ishbia and Adam Silver...
Arizona Sports

Adam Silver credits Mat Ishbia for commitments to Suns, Mercury with upcoming All-Star games

The world's biggest basketball stars are coming to Phoenix for the WNBA All-Star Game this summer and the NBA All-Star Game in 2027.
11 days ago
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark...
Associated Press

Iowa star Caitlin Clark declares for 2024 WNBA Draft

Iowa's Caitlin Clark announced Thursday that she will leave the Hawkeyes after this season and enter the WNBA Draft.
18 days ago
Sug Sutton...
Arizona Sports

Phoenix Mercury re-sign Sug Sutton to training camp contract

The Phoenix Mercury re-signed point guard Sug Sutton to a training camp contract on Tuesday coming off her breakout season in 2023.
20 days ago
Natasha Cloud #9 of the Washington Mystics plays against the New York Liberty during Game Two of Ro...
Arizona Sports

Mercury’s commitment was ‘everything’ for new G Natasha Cloud

New Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud said the franchise's commitment to improving was a driving force in her decision to sign.
24 days ago
Diana Taurasi celebrates...
Tyler Drake

Mercury focused on present and future in twilight of Diana Taurasi’s career

Phoenix Mercury GM Nick U'Ren finds himself in a balancing act as he works to build a sustainable roster around Diana Taurasi.
26 days ago
Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort chats pregame...
Arizona Sports

Full Arizona Sports’ 2024 Newsmakers Week schedule

Leaders from the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona State Sun Devils and more join Bickley & Marotta.
28 days ago
Former Baylor Bears player Brittney Griner reacts during ceremony to retire her jersey before the g...
David Veenstra

Baylor women’s basketball retires Brittney Griner’s jersey

Baylor retired Brittney Griner's No. 42 on Sunday. In 2012, Griner won the NCAA Championship and led the Bears to a 40-0 record.
29 days ago
Former professional basketball player and current sportscaster, Ann Meyers Drysdale speaks during a...
David Veenstra

Ann Meyers Drysdale named recipient of the 2024 Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award

Ann Meyers Drysdale was named the recipient of the 2024 Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award on Sunday.
29 days ago
Mat Ishbia at a Phoenix Suns game...
Arizona Sports

Mat Ishbia all in on Suns, Mercury, but won’t rule out NFL ‘1 day’

Mat Ishbia's main focus is on the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, though he wouldn't rule out adding another team to his portfolio.
1 month ago
Kahleah Cooper and Sophie Cunningham...
Arizona Sports

ESPN’s Pelton: Mercury trade for Kahleah Copper earns a B- grade

Grades are coming in after the Phoenix Mercury acquired three-time All-Star Kahleah Copper from the Chicago Sky along with Morgan Bertsch.
1 month ago
Kahleah Copper of the Chicago Sky...
Arizona Sports

Mercury trade for All-Star Kahleah Copper, send draft picks and players to Sky

The Phoenix Mercury are trading draft capital and players to the Chicago Sky to acquire 2021 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper, per reports.
1 month ago
Diana Taurasi #12 of the US National Team looks to shoot close to Karoline Striplin #11 of the Tenn...
David Veenstra

Diana Taurasi to represent Team USA in Olympic Qualifying Tournament

The USA Basketball Women’s National Team announced its roster for the 2024 FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Sunday.
1 month ago
Christyn Williams #13 of the UConn Huskies reacts in the first quarter against the Stanford Cardina...
David Veenstra

Phoenix Mercury sign guard Christyn Williams to training camp contract

The Phoenix Mercury signed guard Christyn Williams to a training camp deal. The contract will not count towards the cap until the season begins.
1 month ago
Rebecca Allen dribbles during the first half against the New York Liberty during Game Two of the 20...
David Veenstra

Phoenix Mercury acquire forward Rebecca Allen in sign-and-trade for guard Moriah Jefferson

The Phoenix Mercury acquired Rebecca Allen in a deal with the Connecticut Sun that will send Moriah Jefferson to Connecticut in return. 
1 month ago
Skylar Diggins-Smith...
Associated Press

Ex-Mercury PG Skylar Diggins-Smith signs with Storm as WNBA free agency begins

The New York Liberty signed prized free agent Nneka Ogwumike while Seattle signed Skylar Diggins-Smith as WNBA free agency tipped off.
2 months ago
Natasha Cloud, Mystics...
Arizona Sports

Natasha Cloud leaves Mystics to sign with Mercury

Long-time Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud reportedly agreed to join the Phoenix Mercury as the free agency signing period began.
2 months ago
Brittney Griner celebrates...
Associated Press

Baylor set to retire Brittney Griner’s jersey against Texas Tech

Baylor will retire the jersey of former star and current Phoenix Mercury member Brittney Griner on Feb. 18 when the Bears host Texas Tech.
2 months ago
Sug Sutton...
David Veenstra

Phoenix Mercury sign guard Sug Sutton to training camp contract

The Phoenix Mercury signed Sug Sutton to a training camp contract on Saturday after the guard accepted her qualifying offer. 
2 months ago
United States' Diana Taurasi (12) drives up the court during women's basketball preliminary round g...
Vincent DeAngelis

Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner headline USA Basketball minicamp roster

Taurasi and Griner are two of the 18 athletes on the February minicamp roster, set for Feb. 2-4 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
2 months ago
Kate Martin shows off a gift from Caitlin Clark to Iowa: A Kyler Murray 'Be 1 of One' Nike Dunk Low...
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Caitlin Clark gifts Iowa players Kyler Murray’s ‘Be 1 of One’ Nike dunks for own birthday

Iowa Hawkeye Caitlin Clark made sure her teammates were taken care of with a new pair of kicks during her own birthday celebration.
2 months ago
Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury makes a funny face as she gathers with teammates before ...
David Veenstra

Phoenix Mercury hire Megan Vogel and Michael Joiner as assistant coaches

The Phoenix Mercury named Megan Vogel and Michael Joiner as assistant coaches. They will join the staff of first-year coach Nate Tibbetts.
2 months ago
The Phoenix Mercury will host the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center on Saturday, July 20....
David Veenstra

Tickets for 2024 WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix on sale Jan. 30

The WNBA announced tickets for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix will go on sale on January 30. The league also unveiled the schedule.
2 months ago
Brittney Griner #42 and Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury gather their teammates before the g...
David Veenstra

WNBA releases 2024 schedule, Phoenix Mercury open season at Las Vegas Aces

The WNBA released its schedule for the 2024 season. The Phoenix Mercury are playing the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on opening night.
3 months ago
Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies defends Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the se...
David Veenstra

Phoenix Mercury land No. 3 overall pick in 2024 WNBA Draft

The Phoenix Mercury will pick third overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is widely expected to be the first selection.
3 months ago
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David Veenstra

2024 WNBA Draft Lottery preview, Mercury’s odds in Caitlin Clark sweepstakes

The Phoenix Mercury have the second-best odds at the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft Lottery. Caitlin Clark is expected to be the top pick.
3 months ago
Paige Bueckers...
Arizona Sports

ESPN WNBA mock draft: Mercury nab Paige Bueckers after Caitlin Clark goes No. 1

Caitlin Clark was off the board with the first overall 2024 WNBA Draft pick in ESPN's mock, but the Phoenix Mercury then nab Paige Bueckers.
3 months ago
Brittney Griner...
Arizona Sports

Mercury’s Brittney Griner partners with ESPN, Disney for documentary projects

Mercury star Brittney Griner has partnered with Disney to produce a documentary feature from ESPN Films, among other projects.
3 months ago
Caitlin Clark of Iowa drives against Iowa State...
Arizona Sports

Sophie Cunningham, Mercury hope to win Caitlin Clark sweepstakes in WNBA Draft Lottery

Caitlin Clark would be a welcome addition to the Phoenix Mercury if she departs Iowa and enters the 2024 WNBA Draft.
3 months ago
Kristi Toliver looks on during Game Four of the 2019 WNBA Finals between the Washington Mystics and...
David Veenstra

Phoenix Mercury hire Kristi Toliver as associate head coach

The Phoenix Mercury named three-time WNBA All-Star and former NBA assistant Kristi Toliver as associate head coach Friday.
4 months ago
Arizona Diamondbacks...
Kevin Zimmerman

5 things Arizona sports fans can be thankful for in 2023

We hope the vibes at your Thanksgiving table, big or small, are good ones. The vibes out there in the Arizona sports universe? Pretty good.
4 months ago