Kia Nurse

WNBA stars Kia Nurse and Lexi Brown featured next to thumbnail graphics of the "Locked on Women's Basketball" logo and photos of Hunter Cruse and Joshua Welch. (Photo Credit / Photo credits: Left - Eric Gay, AP; Right - Kamil Krzaczynski, AP)

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Exploring sleepers in 2023 WNBA free agency

By The Next / December 29, 2022

Which free agents have gone under the radar?

What Kia Nurse learned about herself on the long road back to basketball

By Hayden Cilley / November 3, 2022

A catharsis in one on-court scream

Phoenix Mercury big Brianna Turner, in mid-air above the restricted area, holds the ball in front of her face while looking at the hoop. Washington Mystics defenders stand behind her looking very concerned.

How Brianna Turner is more than an athlete

By Hayden Cilley / October 29, 2022

The Phoenix Mercury forward won the 2022 WNBA Care Community Assist Award for her work off the court

USA's A'ja Wilson (9) goes for a left-handed layup over China's Li Yueru (14), who defends. Another Chinese player steps toward Wilson to defend.

Daily Briefing — Oct. 1, 2022: GOLDEN AGE — USA wins fourth consecutive World Cup

By Isabel Rodrigues / October 1, 2022

A’ja Wilson named Tournament MVP, Alyssa Thomas named Best Defensive Player

World Cup

Daily Briefing — Sept. 25, 2022: Sydney Scribbles — Puerto Rico earns first World Cup victory, USA, Canada qualified for knock-out round

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 25, 2022

Plus: Arella Guirantes’ breakout performance and Kia Nurse makes valiant return

The Phoenix Mercury officially traded for - and signed - Diamond DeShields on Thursday.

Moves made, message sent: Phoenix add DeShields, may add Tina Charles

By Alex Simon / February 3, 2022

The Mercury cleared the cap space to sign Diamond DeShields and are close to adding Tina Charles, how will this work?

Mercury

Despite painful end, Mercury players grateful for magical run

By Alex Simon / October 19, 2021

Mercury cherish tight-knit bond even after Finals loss that ‘hurts like hell’

Fatigue a factor in Mercury dropping Game 1 of WNBA Finals

By Alex Simon / October 11, 2021

Phoenix hopes two days of rest, Sophie Cunningham returning will help in Game 2

Shey Peddy sends Phoenix Mercury back to WNBA Finals

By Alex Simon / October 9, 2021

Peddy’s clutch free throws, Griner’s block lift Phoenix to first Finals appearance since 2014

Phoenix Mercury's Kia Nurse dribbles during a game against the Washington Mystics on May 18, 2021. (Domenic Allegra photo)

Kia Nurse is hurt and the Phoenix Mercury’s season is on the brink

By Alex Simon / October 8, 2021

Difficult choices loom for Sandy Brondello