Phoenix Mercury

Graphic with a photo of Diana Taurasi who scored her 10,000th career point for the Phoenix Mercury.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Phoenix Mercury update and Diana Taurasi’s 10,000th career point

By The IX Basketball / August 11, 2023

Jesse and Natalie talk about the Mercury and their recent record-breaking performances

Megan Gustafson stands with her hands on her hips.

How Megan Gustafson reached another level with the Phoenix Mercury

By Aya Abdeen / August 9, 2023

Get to know the floor-stretching, rim-protecting, corgi-loving big

Phoenix Mercury point guard Shey Peddy has the ball out to her side as she drives from the slot to the hoop, while keeping Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud on her hip, who has an arm up to contest a possible

Shey Peddy avoids major injury after frightening scene

By Jesse Morrison / August 6, 2023

‘The good thing is that she’s on her way home’

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’s competitiveness keeps her going as she passes 10,000 career points

By Jesse Morrison / August 5, 2023

‘Every morning I wake up wanting to play basketball’

Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi dribbles the ball with her left hand and looks up court.

Diana Taurasi becomes first player in WNBA history to score 10,000 points

By Aya Abdeen / August 4, 2023

Third-quarter 3-pointer gets it done

Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith prepares to jump in the air for a right-handed layup.

Skylar Diggins-Smith claims Phoenix Mercury restricting access to facilities on maternity leave

By Jesse Morrison / August 3, 2023

Interim head coach Nikki Blue sidesteps question pregame

Brittney Griner shooting against Mystics

Brittney Griner misses Phoenix Mercury road trip to ‘focus on her mental health’

By Jesse Morrison / July 31, 2023

Griner’s status for Phoenix’s remaining games remains unclear

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale holds her follow-through in midair, with a Minnesota Lynx defender lunging toward her, as the ball travels past her and toward the rim while players from both WNBA teams fight under the basket.

Sunday Notes, Week 8: Sun’s defense, Wings’ offense, hope in Seattle and Becky Hammon … the player?

By Emily Adler / July 23, 2023

It’s your weekly journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA for this week

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