Phoenix Mercury

Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts during the first half of the WNBA game against the A...
Associated Press

Mercury extend win streak to 3 games with overtime victory over Mystics

The Mercury won their third straight game and snapped a five-game road losing streak beating the Washington Mystics in overtime.
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Arizona Sports

Phoenix Mercury to celebrate Pride Night on Friday

The Phoenix Mercury will celebrate Pride Month and the local LGBTQ+ community by hosting a Pride Night for their game on Friday against the Atlanta Dream.
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Associated Press

Brittney Griner’s fate tangled up with other American held in Russia

For Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, the other's case injects something of a wild card into their own, for better or worse.
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Jake Anderson

Boston Celtics wear shirts in support of Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner

The Boston Celtics showed support for Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner during practice on Saturday ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
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Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury attempts a shot against the Seattle Storm during the first ...
Associated Press

Phoenix Mercury fall to Sun despite Diana Taurasi’s season-high 32 points

The Sun rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat the Mercury 92-88 on Friday night and extend the Mercury's losing streak to seven games.
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Phoenix guard Diana Taurasi (3) calls out the play during the WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury...
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Coach Nygaard: Mercury’s Diana Taurasi is ‘officiated in a different way’

First-year Phoenix Mercury head coach Vanessa Nygaard after the game defended future Hall of Famer Diana Taurasi about how she is officiated.
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Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury drives against Elizabeth Williams #1 of the Atlanta ...
Associated Press

Mercury drop 5th-straight game in blowout loss against the Dream

The Mercury scored a season-low 54 points in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Dream as Phoenix has lost five-straight.
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Associated Press

Phoenix Mercury lose third game in a row against Las Vegas Aces

The Phoenix Mercury lost their third game in a row and second without Skylar Diggins-Smith as the Las Vegas Aces defended their home floor.
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Associated Press

State Dept pushing to see Brittney Griner; NBA Commissioner weighs in

The State Department is still pushing to have regular contact with Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for nearly three months.
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Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle...
Associated Press

Mercury sweep 2-game set with Storm behind Taurasi’s sharp shooting

Diana Taurasi made six 3-pointers and scored 24 points and the Mercury beat the Storm on Saturday to sweep the home-and-home series.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner, middle, loses the ball as Seattle Storm forwards Alysha Cla...
Arizona Sports

Mercury sign F Brianna Turner to multi-year contract extension

The Phoenix Mercury announced on Saturday that forward Brianna Turner has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team.
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Associated Press

Detention of Mercury’s Brittney Griner in Moscow extended for 1 month

The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
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Associated Press

Phoenix Mercury beat Storm in 1st of home-and-home set this week

The Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm on Wednesday night behind Tina Charles' 22-point, 11-rebound effort.
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Character Counts

Suns honor Mercury’s Brittney Griner with on-court decal for Game 5 vs. Mavs

The Phoenix Suns will honor Mercury star Brittney Griner with an on-court decal at Footprint Center for the remainder of the playoffs.
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Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi (3) shoots as Las Vegas Aces' Jackie Young (0) defends during the s...
Associated Press

Brittney Griner-less Phoenix Mercury fall to Aces in season opener

The Phoenix Mercury lost their 2022 WNBA season opener on Friday night at Footprint Center to the Las Vegas Aces, 106-88.
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Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates with Mercury President Vince Kozar after the ...
Associated Press

Phoenix Mercury begin season as star Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia

One Phoenix Mercury player who won't be on the bench will be prominently on everyone's minds: Brittney Griner.
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Washington Mystics center Krystal Thomas (34) blocks for guard Jennie Simms (25) during a WNBA game...
Arizona Sports

Mercury sign Jennie Simms, Emma Cannon to replacement contracts

The Phoenix Mercury signed guard Jennie Simms and forward Emma Cannon to replacement contracts, the team announced Friday.
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Jake Anderson

Phoenix Mercury reveal opening night roster for 2022 WNBA season

The Phoenix Mercury announced their opening night roster ahead of their 2022 WNBA season opener on Friday at Footprint Center.
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Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates with fans following Game Two of the 2021 WNBA...
Associated Press

Absence of Mercury’s Brittney Griner leads WNBA storylines ahead of season

The WNBA will begin its 26th season this weekend with several storylines, but none is a bigger than the absence of Phoenix's Brittney Griner.
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Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury is seen during the game against the Indiana Fever at Ind...
Associated Press

US officials: Brittney Griner now considered wrongfully detained in Russia

The Biden administration has determined that Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia.
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Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury prepares for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals at Footprint Cent...
Associated Press

Report: WNBA to honor Mercury’s Brittney Griner with on-court decal

The WNBA will reportedly be honoring Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner with a floor decal on every team's court across the league.
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Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury durring pregame warmups at Footprint Center on October 1...
Associated Press

Will a Russian prisoner exchange impact Mercury’s Brittney Griner?

It's unclear how an unexpected prisoner exchange between the U.S.A. and Russia will affect Brittney Griner's status.
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Character Counts

Mercury, Tina Charles launch program to stock communities with AEDs

Phoenix Mercury center Tina Charles announced the launch of Hopey's Heart Rebounding Charity Challenge to provide AEDs throughout the nation.
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(L-R) Brianna Turner #21, Diana Taurasi #3, Sophie Cunningham #9, Brittney Griner #42 and Skylar Di...
Associated Press

Brittney Griner’s ordeal in Russia weighs on minds of Mercury teammates

While the Phoenix Mercury get ready for the upcoming season, the absence of 6-foot-9 center Brittney Griner is beyond noticeable.
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Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball during overtime in Game Two of the 2021 WNB...
Jake Anderson

Phoenix Mercury release 2022 preseason schedule

The regular season will commence on May 6 for the Mercury, as Phoenix hosts the Las Vegas Aces to begin the year.
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Arizona Sports

Former Wildcats F Sam Thomas signs training camp deal with Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury signed former Arizona Wildcats forward Sam Thomas to a training camp deal on Tuesday afternoon.
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Zach Larson

WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike speaks out on Brittney Griner’s detainment

Brittney Griner still remains in Russian custody and the WNBA continues to lobby support to bring home the Phoenix Mercury center.
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Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury is defended by Azurá Stevens #30 of the Chicago Sky dur...
Character Counts

Brittney Griner’s Heart and Sole Shoe Drive expands to all WNBA markets

While Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia, the Phoenix Mercury is continuing BG's Heart and Sole Shoe Drive in her honor.
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Arizona Sports

Mercury take Dodson, Williams in WNBA Draft; league rallies behind Griner

The Phoenix Mercury made two selections in the third round of the 2022 WNBA Draft on Monday night in New York.
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Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury drives against Diamond DeShields #1 of the Chicago S...
Arizona Sports

Phoenix Mercury hold pair of late picks in 2022 WNBA Draft

The Phoenix Mercury hold two third-round picks, at 26th and 32nd overall, heading into the 2022 WNBA Draft on Monday night.
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