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Podcast graphic with a photo of A'ja Wilson smiling and clinching her fists. Kahleah Copper stands to her right.

Live from the WNBA Finals: A’ja Wilson’s game winner silences Mercury

By The IX Basketball / October 9, 2025

Jackie Powell and Dylan Kane break down Game 3 and debate whether or not Phoenix can extend the series

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas attempts to block a shot attempt of Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young.

How the Aces stars shined in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals

By Kelly Johnson / October 8, 2025

The Aces are up 2-0 in the Finals

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas attempts to block a shot attempt of Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young.

Phoenix Mercury struggle to find rhythm, lose in Game 2 as Las Vegas Aces take control of WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 6, 2025

A brilliant night from Jackie Young and a quiet showing from Alyssa Thomas leaves Phoenix in a 2–0 series hole heading home

Two players jump for a ball near the basket, one in a black uniform and the other in a white and green uniform.

Dana Evans and Jewell Loyd help secure the Aces’ Game 1 victory

By Kelly Johnson / October 5, 2025

Becky Hammon: ‘The bench has really been a difference maker’

Five Phoenix Mercury players stand on the court, many of them with their hands on their hips. They are looking in different directions, and all have neutral or somber expressions on their faces.

‘Back to the drawing board’: Why the Phoenix Mercury fell short in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 4, 2025

Mercury are in familiar territory after losing Game 1 for the third time this postseason

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert gestures with her hands as she addresses reporters before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The photo is the backdrop for a graphic, which also includes the text "Takeaways from Cathy Engelbert & Finals Game 1" overlaid at the bottom in all caps and the black-and-white The IX Basketball logo in the top right corner.

Live from the WNBA Finals: How the bench helped the Las Vegas Aces take Game 1

By The IX Basketball / October 4, 2025

Plus, inside Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s pregame press conference

Kahleah Copper of Phoenix and Jackie Young of Las Vegas will be matched up on each other in a battle of two of the most-talented guards in the league.

2025 WNBA Finals preview: Phoenix Mercury look to cap off magical run against Las Vegas Aces

By Dylan Kane / October 2, 2025

Kahleah Copper: ‘To be standing here now is super special, but [we] got four more’

Natasha Howard with ball in Game 2 of 2025 WNBA playoffs Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces

Sights and sounds: A roaring crowd sends the Aces to the WNBA finals

By Kelly Johnson / October 1, 2025

Michelob Ultra Arena was packed with fans from both teams for Tuesday’s energized matchup

Dallas Wings fire head coach Chris Koclanes after one season

By Sydney Wingfield / September 30, 2025

Curt Miller: ‘We felt a change in leadership at this time was best for our organization’

Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper are two of the most experienced players on the Mercury roster, combining for 36 points in Phoenix's Game 4 victory.

Phoenix Mercury storm to WNBA Finals after dramatic comeback against Minnesota Lynx in Game 4

By Dylan Kane / September 29, 2025

The underdog mentality has propelled the Mercury to the promised land, knocking off the top-seeded Lynx 3-1