Diana Taurasi

Phoenix Mercury big wing Alyssa Thomas smiles while jogging towards teammate Satou Sabally, who is seen from behind, as both hold out their hands to dap each other up.

The Next’s 2025 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Emily Adler / May 16, 2025

MVP, Rookie of the Year, and off-the-wall questions asked and answered

Nate Tibbetts stands with his arms outstretched to the sides yelling as he coaches for the Phoenix Mercury.

2025 WNBA season preview: Phoenix Mercury

By Tia Reid / May 6, 2025

With a new big three, the Phoenix Mercury are embracing a positionless, defense-first play style

Diana Taurasi sits in front of a Phoenix Mercury backdrop with her arms out

Diana Taurasi reflects on career in retirement press conference

By Tia Reid / March 14, 2025

Taurasi: ‘At the end of the day, I did everything because I wanted to win’

Sami Whitcomb drives.

How WNBL MVP Sami Whitcomb fits into the Phoenix Mercury’s plans

By Lukas Petridis / March 4, 2025

Diana Taurasi’s exit opens a Whitcomb-sized hole in the Phoenix roster

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’

By Tia Reid / 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

By Tia Reid / February 26, 2025

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

Satou Sabally (L) and Alyssa Thomas (R) thumbnail image alongside the LOWBB logo and title "Mercury free agency"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Phoenix Mercury free agency updates

By The Next / February 7, 2025

Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas signal new era in Phoenix

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?

By Tia Reid / 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

Dallas Wings big wing Satou Sabally has the ball out and above her head, as she releases a three-pointer, while Connecticut Sun big wing DeWanna Bonner lunges towards her with her arm outstretched in an attempt to contest the shot

The Next’s 2025 WNBA free agency predictions

By Emily Adler / January 26, 2025

Our staff predicts landing spots and contracts for top free agents in 2025

A white and orange WNBA basketball falls in the foreground while Minnesota Lynx Cecilia Zandalasini watches in the background.

Minnesota’s Italian sharpshooter Cecilia Zandalasini selected by Valkyries in expansion draft

By Terry Horstman / December 9, 2024

Zandalasini finished in the top 10 for 3-point shooting in the WNBA in 2024