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.

Phoenix Mercury drop back-to-back home games for first time this season

July 2, 2024

Now 7-4 at home, the Mercury play five of their remaining six games before the All-Star break on the road

The Phoenix Mercury are turning off-court chemistry into on-court synergy

June 20, 2024

Sophie Cunningham: ‘Everyone’s having fun. Everyone loves each other.’

Trio of Phoenix Mercury Olympians brings unique perspectives to Team USA

June 13, 2024

Griner, Taurasi and Copper share what is means to make the coveted roster

‘Wow, we’re big again’: Brittney Griner makes immediate impact in return for Phoenix Mercury

June 8, 2024

Kahleah Copper: ‘Nobody’s just going down there in the paint. It’s just not happening’

Phoenix Mercury living and dying by the three to start 2024

June 5, 2024

The Phoenix Mercury are 2-4 when shooting less than 35% from three and shot under 20% in their two biggest losses

How Natasha Mack is thriving in her second chance in the WNBA

May 27, 2024

With star center Brittney Griner injured, Phoenix’s Natasha Mack is flourishing as a starter

Natasha Cloud’s energy sets the tone against her former team

May 24, 2024

Veteran point guard Natasha Cloud scored her second-straight double-double against her former team, the Washington Mystics

What to take away from the Phoenix Mercury’s opening week

May 19, 2024

The Mercury open the season 1-1 under new head coach Nate Tibbetts

Natasha Cloud embracing role as the Mercury’s new leader

May 17, 2024

Veteran point guard strives to be the engine powering the team toward success

2024 WNBA season preview: Phoenix Mercury

May 5, 2024

The redesigned Phoenix Mercury enter 2024 season with win-now expectations, aided by additions of Copper, Cloud and new coach Tibbetts