Phoenix Mercury

Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey stands above the slot in a triple-threat stance, as Minnesota Lynx off-ball guard Kayla McBride stands a foot in front of her, in a slight crouch to defend

Daily Briefing — Aug. 9, 2022: How to write a press release, by the Phoenix Mercury

By Emily Adler / August 9, 2022

Wings clinch playoff berth, no Mabrey about it

WNBA

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Wild WNBA weekend, the final week of the regular season and playoff preview

By The IX Basketball / August 8, 2022

Alex discusses the wild weekend of close games and playoff positioning battles in the WNBA

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 to miss the remainder of the WNBA season

By Gabriela Carroll / August 8, 2022

Diana Taurasi last played on Aug. 2 in a loss to the Connecticut Sun

Phoenix point guard Shey Peddy, mid-air, rolls the ball off her fingertips towards the hoop for a layup above the restricted area. In the background, Mercury teammates and Washington Mystics defenders look on.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 7, 2022: Arike Ogunbowale returns, prevents Dallas from spreading its wings

By Emily Adler / August 7, 2022

The Next’s Daily Briefing, featuring the W Roundup, Watch List, and Yesterday’s Recap, with Arike Ogunbowale returning to poor results.

Dallas Wings center Teaira McCowan holds the ball above her head as she stands under the rim looking straight up at the basket, while Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles stands a foot away, readying to jump towards McCowan and try to block a layup attempt.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 5, 2022: Wings keep rolling without Ogunbowale

By Emily Adler / August 5, 2022

Brittney Griner receives sentence from Russian court

How Sophie Cunningham has embraced opportunity in the second half of the season

By Hayden Cilley / August 5, 2022

In Phoenix, one person’s departure is another one’s treasure

Brittney Griner holds up a photo of her Russian club team during her trial on Aug. 4, 2022.

Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years in prison by the Russian court

By Tee Baker / August 4, 2022

Women’s basketball community reacts to court’s decision

Sky wing Kahleah Copper (2) goes for a layup over Sun center Brionna Jones (42). Jones has both of her arms outstreched to contest the layup.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 1, 2022: Chicago Sky narrowly defeat Connecticut Sun in overtime nail-biter

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 1, 2022

Plus: the four other games that happened yesterday and new WNBA records.

Connecticut Sun big wing Alyssa Thomas brings up the ball. Sun combo guard Courtney Williams and Sun point guard Bria Hartley run close behind Thomas.

Daily Briefing — July 23, 2022: Alyssa Thomas the Tank Engine

By Isabel Rodrigues / July 23, 2022

Seattle falls to Phoenix and Skylar Diggins-Smith’s 35 points

Phoenix Mercury combo guard Diana Taurasi looks towards the court, while Sue Bird hunches with her hands on her knees next to Taurasi. Behind Bird stands Mercury wing Diamond DeShields.

‘An incredible ride’: Inside Sue Bird’s likely final game against Diana Taurasi

By Hayden Cilley / July 23, 2022

With Briann January also bidding farewell to Phoenix and Tina Charles playing against the team she left midseason, it was a night of storylines