Phoenix Mercury

Chicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker walks up the court while flashing the "three" symbol with both hands. Sky wing Kahleah Copper walks up confidently behind her, and Las Vegas Aces players walk away from them towards the bench for a huddle.

Daily Briefing — July 12, 2022: Second-half predictions from The Next staff

By Em Adler / July 12, 2022

It’s always Han Xu O’Clock somewhere

New York head coach Sandy Brondello stands in front of the Liberty bench while looking out towards the court

Sights and sounds from Sandy Brondello’s return to Phoenix

By Hayden Cilley / July 9, 2022

Guess who’s back, back again? Sandy’s back in Phoenix

Atlanta Dream center Kia Vaughn (7) shoots against Washington Mystics forward Elizabeth Williams (1) during a game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘The ultimate pro’: Inside Kia Vaughn’s prolific, beloved 14-year career

By Gabriella Lewis / July 9, 2022

‘It’s a big, big possibility that this is my last go-around’

Phoenix

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Skylar Diggins-Smith calls Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard a clown!

By The Next / July 6, 2022

Howard and Hayden discuss all things Phoenix Mercury

Chicago Sky head coach James Wade and his assistant coaches sit on the bench and look out towards the court, with Wade looking disgusted by what he's seeing

Chicago Sky notebook: James Wade’s feelings, Vatansever steps up, Allemand settles in

By James Kay / July 6, 2022

Belgian break plans revealed

Brittney Griner is pictured in purple and orange Phoenix Mercury jersey, wearing the number 42.

Daily Briefing — July 5, 2022: ‘Please don’t forget about me’: Brittney Griner sends letter directly appealing to the White House

By Isabel Rodrigues / July 5, 2022

Big night for the Sparks

Washington Mystics guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough waits to check into a game against the Chicago Sky at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on May 22, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘You’re having an impact on winning’: The maturation of Shatori Walker-Kimbrough

By Jenn Hatfield / July 3, 2022

Not many players have had a WNBA career like Walker-Kimbrough’s, filled with ups and downs, an MVP, and a GOAT

Phoenix Mercury combo guard Skylar Diggins-Smith, mid-air, shoots a reverse layup, while Minnesota big Damiris Dantas and center Sylvia Fowles stand behind her with their arms outstretched in an attempt to block the shot, and Lynx point guard Moriah Jefferson stands in front of Diggins-Smith looking up and watching

Daily Briefing — July 3, 2022: All-Star Draft Drama

By Em Adler / July 3, 2022

There was a game in Chicago, too, that one team showed up for

A side profile of Seattle Storm combo guard Jewell Loyd as she looks offscreen, while in the background, the lights of the stadium are blurry oranges.

Daily Briefing — June 30, 2022: West Coast Clash! Seattle Storm grab nail-biter victory over Las Vegas

By Isabel Rodrigues / June 30, 2022

Plus: The Sky trounce the Sun in early morning matchup and the Big Ten gets … bigger?

Tina

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Tina Charles heads to Seattle, what happened in Phoenix? 

By The Next / June 28, 2022

Alex and Em talk about Tina Charles departure from the Phoenix Mercury