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 guard Natasha Cloud (0) drives to the basket while defended by Connecticut Sun guard Tyasha Harris (52)

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 huddle during a game against the Connecticut Sun

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.’

Diana Taurasi looks to pass to a teammates while playing for Team USA in a game against Tennessee

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

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner smiles as a fan holds up a phone to take a selfie with her.

‘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 guard Diana Taurasi (3) shoots during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun

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

Mercury center Natasha Mack (4) lines up for an inbound against Mystics center Stefanie Dolson (31)

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

Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) yells in celebration against the Mystics

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

Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts watches his team with a paper in his hand

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

Cloud poses for a photo during Phoenix Mercury media day.

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

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham passes the ball to Mercury guard Sug Sutton as a Washington Mystics defender tries to tip the pass away.

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