Posts by Tia Reid

Tia Reid joined The Next in 2023 as the Phoenix Mercury beat writer. Her other work has also appeared on NCAA.com, College Gym News, Cronkite News/Arizona PBS and the Walter Cronkite Sports Network.

ASU guard Jalyn Brown (23) dribbles to her right while defended by GCU guard Trinity San Antonio (23)

Big 12 newcomers highlight Day 1 of the 2025 tournament

March 6, 2025

Arizona State provides the day’s biggest upset

Photo of new Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas sitting in front of a microphone addressing the media.

Alyssa Thomas excited to join Phoenix Mercury’s new ‘Big Three’

February 27, 2025

The Phoenix Mercury officially introduced Alyssa Thomas on Tuesday, projecting their expectations for the vital role she’ll play

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi stands with her head turned to the right

Diana Taurasi’s legacy, through her eyes and those who know her best

February 26, 2025

Geno Auriemma: ‘Diana is the greatest winner in the history of basketball, period’

Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (middle) stands with (from left to right) head coach Nate Tibbetts, Mercury wing Kahleah Copper, General Manager Nick U'Ren and CEO Josh Bartelstein while holding a Satou Sabally Phoenix Mercury jersey (0).

Satou Sabally excited about new beginnings in Phoenix

February 5, 2025

Sabally: ‘My heart and my gut kept telling me Phoenix’

Satou Sabally dribbles the ball with her right hand in the open court, with no defender nearby.

Satou Sabally trade moves Phoenix Mercury one step closer to contending for a title

February 1, 2025

Three days after trading for Alyssa Thomas, the Mercury make another bold move

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) dribbles the ball while Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) defends her

Brittney Griner out, Alyssa Thomas in — what does it mean for the Phoenix Mercury?

January 29, 2025

The Phoenix Mercury add a perennial MVP candidate in Alyssa Thomas, but lose Brittney Griner, one of the faces of the franchise, to the Atlanta Dream

Phoenix Mercury forward Monique Billings slides her feet to defend Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who is trying to drive the ball with her left hand.

What does Monique Billings’ expansion draft selection mean for the Phoenix Mercury?

December 7, 2024

Golden State general manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘She’s your professional vet’

Players stand in a circle listening to a coach

Young players find valuable experience in USA Basketball’s 3×3 camp in Phoenix

November 12, 2024

Of the 13 players selected for the camp, only four had spent more than three years in the WNBA

The Phoenix Mercury's Bec Allen (11), Natasha Cloud (0), Diana Taurasi (3), Brittney Griner (42) and Kahleah Copper (2) walk on the court

Phoenix Mercury look to build on foundation from Nate Tibbetts’ first year

October 1, 2024

Tibbetts: ‘To get done what we got done, especially after the year that they had before, I think it’s a great step in the right direction’

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham holds the ball on her right side on the perimeter. Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is in a defensive stance and guarding her tightly.

Underdog Phoenix Mercury see season end after two straight battles with Minnesota

September 27, 2024

Year 1 of the Nate Tibbetts era ends in a first-round playoff sweep