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Arizona Sports

Suns, Mercury officially hire Pistons executive Josh Bartelstein as CEO

The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury are hiring Detroit Pistons executive Josh Bartelstein as the team's new CEO.
1 year ago
Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey embraces Brittney Griner (42) as Griner leaves the game late in the se...
Associated Press

Brittney Griner and former coach Mulkey mum since Russia prisoner swap

LSU coach Kim Mulkey has not spoken to Brittney Griner since the former Baylor star was freed from a Russian prison.
1 year ago
Destiny Slocum #24 of the Las Vegas Aces looks to pass around Bria Hartley #14 of the Phoenix Mercu...
Wills Rice

Mercury add guards Slocum, Sutton to training camp contracts

The Phoenix Mercury announced Thursday the team has signed guards Destiny Slocum and Sug Sutton to training camp contracts.
1 year ago
Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury during Game Three of the 2021 WNBA semifinals at Desert ...
Arizona Sports

ESPN to televise Brittney Griner’s 1st games back on court with Mercury

Brittney Griner's return to basketball for the Phoenix Mercury will be aired on national TV, the team announced on Wednesday. 
1 year ago
Guard Shey Peddy #11 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Mercury re-sign guard Shey Peddy

The Phoenix Mercury announced on Sunday morning they have re-signed guard Shey Peddy, the latest returnee coming back to Phoenix in free agency.
1 year ago
From left to right: Jerry Colangelo, Dan Bickley, Michael Bidwill and Vince Marotta on Tuesday, Feb...
Kevin Zimmerman

The Cardinals bring fresh voices and more Newsmaker Week 2023 highlights

Bickley & Marotta welcomed 25 guests representing Arizona's teams and events to their show on Tuesday through Friday. So what did we learn?
1 year ago
Arizona Sports

Mercury’s Brittney Griner works out in front of media Thursday

For the first time since her release from Russian custody, Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner was playing basketball in front of cameras.
1 year ago
Phoenix Mercury GM Jim Pitman in the Arizona Sports studio on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. (Jeremy Sch...
Kevin Zimmerman

GM: Mercury prepared for heavy media coverage this upcoming season

A still image of Brittney Griner back on the Mercury's practice court Wednesday drew nearly 1 million views on Twitter alone.
1 year ago
Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates with Mercury President Vince Kozar after the ...
Arizona Sports

Mercury re-sign Brittney Griner on reported 1-year deal

The Phoenix Mercury officially re-signed center Brittney Griner and await her return after she missed 2022 while in Russian custody.
1 year ago
Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts during the first half of the WNBA game against the A...
Arizona Sports

Diana Taurasi signs multi-year contract to stay with Phoenix Mercury

WNBA scoring leader and three-time champion Diana Taurasi has signed a multi-year deal to stay with the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced on Saturday.
1 year ago
Moriah Jefferson #4 of the Minnesota Lynx drives against Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces dur...
Arizona Sports

Phoenix Mercury sign veteran PG, UConn standout Moriah Jefferson

The Phoenix Mercury bolstered their backcourt by adding veteran point guard Moriah Jefferson, the team announced on Monday.
1 year ago
Michaela Onyenwere #12 of the New York Liberty drives to the basket defended by Jasmine Walker #40 ...
Wills Rice

Mercury trade Diamond DeShields for 2021 Rookie of the Year Michaela Onyenwere

The Mercury announced the team acquired the 2021 WNBA Rookie of the Year Michaela Onyenwere in a trade that sent Diamond Deshields to Dallas.
1 year ago
Los Angeles Sparks guard Sydney Wiese, left, and Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner battle for ...
Arizona Sports

Mercury re-sign 3, add Phoenix native Sydney Wiese

The Phoenix Mercury made progress filling in the depth of their roster by re-signing three players and adding another in free agency.
1 year ago
Incoming Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is seen with his family during the game against the Indiana ...
Arizona Sports

Mat Ishbia’s purchase of Phoenix Suns approved by NBA vote

Mat Ishbia's transaction for the purchase of the Phoenix Suns has been approved by the NBA, the league confirmed Monday.
1 year ago
Kia Nurse #0 of the Phoenix Mercury drives against Tiffany Hayes #15 of the Atlanta Dream during th...
Austin Scott

Former Mercury guard Kia Nurse signs with Seattle Storm

After a two-year stint with the Phoenix Mercury and rehabbing an ACL tear, veteran guard Kia Nurse is signing with the Seattle Storm.
1 year ago
Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts to three-point shot against the Las Vegas Aces d...
Alex Weiner

Sophie Cunningham agrees to re-sign with Phoenix Mercury, per reports

WNBA restricted free agent Sophie Cunningham agreed to return to the Phoenix Mercury on a two-year contract, multiple outlets reported.
1 year ago
Monica Wright #22 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNB...
Arizona Sports

Mercury hire Monica Wright Rogers as assistant general manager

The Phoenix Mercury on Friday hired former WNBA player Monica Wright Rogers as an assistant general manager.
1 year ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) celebrates a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball...
Arizona Sports

Here are the most-read ArizonaSports.com stories of 2022

From the collapse of the 2021 Cardinals to a historic regular season turned heartbreak for the Suns, it's been tough for Valley sports fans.
1 year ago
Brittney Griner greets her wife after returning home after 10 months in a Russian prison. (Photo vi...
Arizona Sports

Brittney Griner addresses freedom, says she’ll play in 2023 for Mercury

WNBA star Brittney Griner made her first public comments since being freed from Russian incarceration via a prisoner swap.
1 year ago
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Wills Rice

Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham to join Suns broadcast team

The Phoenix Suns announced Wednesday that Mercury guard Mercury Sophie Cunningham will be joining the Suns broadcast team.
1 year ago
New Phoenix Mercury head coach Vanessa Nygaard wears a T-shirt referring to player Brittney Griner ...
Arizona Sports

Mercury will respect Brittney Griner’s process of recovery, Nygaard says

Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard said Brittney Griner's freedom has lifted the spirits of her team after a challenging emotional season.
1 year ago
Associated Press

Mercury star Brittney Griner back in US after Russian prisoner swap

Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday, nearly 10 months after the basketball star’s detention in Russia.
1 year ago
Arizona Sports

Mercury, sports world react to Brittney Griner’s release

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner is on her way back to the United States after a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia.
1 year ago
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Arizona Sports

Timeline: The 294 days from Brittney Griner’s imprisonment to her release

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner spent 294 days behind bars after she was detained. The United States labeled it wrongful.
1 year ago
Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the WNBA game at Footprint Center o...
Arizona Sports

Mercury release 2023 WNBA schedule

The Mercury and the WNBA released their full schedules on Wednesday, revealing that Phoenix will open against the Los Angeles Sparks.
1 year ago
Associated Press

Russian diplomat says prisoner swap including Griner still possible with US

The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia.
1 year ago
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Arizona Sports

Stanford WBB shows support for Brittney Griner with jersey patches

The Stanford women's basketball team wore "We Are BG" patches on their uniforms for their game vs. South Carolina on Sunday.
1 year ago
Arizona Sports

Russia has not seriously engaged in negotiations for Brittney Griner, per report

The U.S. State Department said Russia still has not seriously engaged in negotiations for Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner.
1 year ago
"We Are BG 42" is displayed on the exterior of Footprint Center before the WNBA game between the Ph...
Jordan Leandre

Phoenix Suns and Mercury to host shoe drive in Brittney Griner’s honor

The Phoenix Suns and Mercury announced they will continue BG's Heart & Sole Shoe Drive with an event ahead of the Suns game on Oct. 25.
2 years ago
Arizona Sports

Athletes, politicians keep spotlight on Brittney Griner on her birthday

Brittney Griner remains at the forefront of people's minds as the NBA opens its season Tuesday, the Phoenix Mercury center's 32nd birthday.
2 years ago