Mat Ishbia

Phoenix Mercury hope new practice facility will ‘set the standard’ for WNBA

By Jesse Morrison / October 23, 2023

“It’s going to take us to a different level as a franchise,” Diana Taurasi said.

Nikki Blue coaches during a Phoenix Mercury at Washington Mystics game on July 23, 2023.

Nikki Blue in the running for permanent Phoenix Mercury head coach

By Jesse Morrison / September 24, 2023

“This is the place that I feel like I deserve to be a head coach.”

Incoming Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U'Ren sits at the podium, looking to his left, as he takes questions from reporters. A backdrop featuring many Mercury logos is visible behind him.

Inside new general manager Nick U’Ren’s first press conference with Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / July 22, 2023

‘When I thought about taking this job, it checks so many boxes’

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi stands in sweatpants on the sideline, leans with her upper body toward the court, and points to something on the court with her left hand.

Phoenix Mercury to host 2024 WNBA All-Star Game

By Aya Abdeen / July 15, 2023

Game will take place in July 2024, just before Paris Olympics

Phoenix Mercury name Nick U’Ren as general manager

By Aya Abdeen / July 10, 2023

Jim Pitman plans to retire at the end of 2023 WNBA Season

Phoenix head coach Vanessa Nygaard holds a clipboard while talking to Mercury players Tina Charles, Diana Taurasi, and Brianna Turner

Why the Phoenix Mercury parted ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard

By Jesse Morrison / June 25, 2023

The Phoenix Mercury parted ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard after a disappointing 17-31 run as head coach

Cunningham cites Phoenix fans as reason she chose to return to Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / March 12, 2023

Sophie Cunningham is back with the Phoenix Mercury on two-year deal despite being open to going somewhere else.

Ishbia shares plans for Mercury, Suns as he takes over controlling interest

By Jesse Morrison / February 9, 2023

Mat Ishbia will take a four-prong approach to improving both squads

A shot of Phoenix Mercury combo guard Diana Taurasi from behind, holding her arms out and up in celebration, as in the background a ball drops through the net

Diana Taurasi speaks on Ishbia’s purchase of Mercury, not planning on pay cut in 2023

By Jesse Morrison / February 8, 2023

Phoenix star Diana Taurasi spoke Tuesday on the future of the organization under new owner Mat Ishbia — Taurasi is not planning on taking a pay cut