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Brittney Griner sits with two of her teammates on the Phoenix Mercury bench.

Brittney Griner shows signs of old self, rust in first WNBA game since 2021

By Jesse Morrison / May 13, 2023

‘To see her back is an absolute miracle’

Destiny Harden screams while flexing downward in celebration

Mercury rookies focus on learning from veterans

By Jesse Morrison / May 4, 2023

Destiny Harden and Kadi Sissoko aren’t locks to make Mercury but impressing Nygaard so far

Brittney Griner (42) stands next to Phoenix Mercury teammate Diana Taurasi (3).

Brittney Griner’s return brings the good vibes as the Phoenix Mercury open camp

By Jesse Morrison / May 1, 2023

Nygaard felt Griner’s first official day back was ‘phenomenal’

Phoenix guard Diana Taurasi (3) in a game against the Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2022.

What Diana Taurasi’s 2023 return means for the Mercury — and Skylar Diggins-Smith

By Alex Simon / November 6, 2022

One question is answered, but many remain in Phoenix entering offseason

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

Phoenix Mercury guard Shey Peddy (11) dribbles during a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Aug. 2, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

What Shey Peddy’s Achilles injury means for the Phoenix Mercury

By Hayden Cilley / August 20, 2022

‘For her to go down like that, it just breaks your heart’

How can the Mercury topple the Aces?

By Hayden Cilley / August 17, 2022

‘We know what we can do’

Megan Gustafson stands with her hands on her hips.

From ‘unstoppable’ post scorer to 3-point threat: How Phoenix’s Megan Gustafson has changed her game

By Hayden Cilley / June 25, 2022

Work ethic and the right environment can do wonders

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Sights, sounds and the sentiments of the Phoenix Mercury on opening night

By Hayden Cilley / May 7, 2022

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia, a new head coach and new players made for an unusual start to the season for the Mercury

2022 WNBA season preview: Phoenix Mercury

By Hayden Cilley / May 5, 2022

Taurasi sets the course, as Griner is missed