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.
16 days 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. 
17 days 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.
28 days 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?
30 days ago
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner (42) shoots over Seattle Storm's Mercedes Russell in the first ha...
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.
30 days 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month ago
American professional basketball player Brittney Griner acknowledges fans as she watches on the 16t...
Associated Press

Mercury’s Brittney Griner appears at Super Bowl, WM Phoenix Open

Brittney Griner attended the WM Phoenix Open on Saturday in her second public appearance since her release from a Russian prison.
1 month 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 month ago
Associated Press

Brittney Griner not at Team USA camp, but Diana Taurasi keeping in touch

Brittney Griner texted her good friend Diana Taurasi on Tuesday morning asking how the USA Basketball training camp was going.
2 months ago
Diana Taurasi takes part in drills during a minicamp for the U.S women's national basketball team, ...
Associated Press

Diana Taurasi has sights set on playing at Paris Olympics

Diana Taurasi said immediately after winning her fifth Olympic gold medal in Tokyo that she might try for a record sixth in Paris.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
Associated Press

Griner return, free agency could spark charter flight change

If Brittney Griner needs special travel accommodation, the league will have to come up with a plan for the Phoenix Mercury star.
2 months ago
United States' Diana Taurasi, left, and Brittney Griner take part in a women's basketball practice ...
Associated Press

Diana Taurasi to attend USA Basketball camp next month

Phoenix Mercury free agent Diana Taurasi will attend USA Basketball camp in Minnesota next month in preparation for the 2024 Olympics.
2 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months ago