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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 speaks on Ishbia’s purchase of Mercury, not planning on pay cut in 2023

By Jesse Morrison / February 8, 2023

Phoenix star Diana Taurasi spoke Tuesday on the future of the organization under new owner Mat Ishbia — Taurasi is not planning on taking a pay cut

Locked on Women’s Basketball: WNBA investigating Las Vegas Aces for salary cap circumvention

By The Next / February 8, 2023

Howard and Jacob discuss the report of the league investigating the Las Vegas Aces for circumvention of the salary cap — CBA and penalties

The owner of the Las Vegas Aces Mark Davis celebrates after the Aces win the 2022 WNBA Championship seriesbetween the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on September 18, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

Sources: WNBA is investigating Las Vegas Aces for circumventing the salary cap

By Howard Megdal / February 8, 2023

Pay-for-play scheme alleged

Phoenix Mercury big Brianna Turner jumps into the body of Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin with an arm outstretched and blocking the ball out of Austin's hand, while Austin's other arm tries to keep Turner away

Brianna Turner discusses Griner’s looming return to Mercury, new role with WNBPA

By Jesse Morrison / February 7, 2023

Brianna Turner discusses Brittney Griner saying ‘she is going to play for the Phoenix Mercury’ and her new role with WNBPA

Layshia Clarendon (7) handles the ball against the Chicago Sky during the second round of the 2021 playoffs. Photo Credit: John McLellan

How Layshia Clarendon fits the Los Angeles Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 6, 2023

And what questions remain for the LA roster?

Princeton's Bella Alarie dribbles the ball with her right hand and a defender trying to stay with her on her left side.

Ivy League reacts to Princeton legend Bella Alarie’s retirement from professional basketball

By Jenn Hatfield / February 5, 2023

Alarie was one of the best players in Ivy League history and a top-five WNBA draft pick

Indiana Fever off-ball guard Tiffany Mitchell dribbles upcourt from the corner

Lynx add guard Tiffany Mitchell, bring four players back to solidify depth

By Terry Horstman / February 5, 2023

Lynx re-sign Allen, Carleton, Dantas and Milić in addition to adding Mitchell

Parker to the Aces Preview Thumbnail of Locked on Women's Basketball podcast episode

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Candace Parker to the Las Vegas Aces

By The Next / February 3, 2023

Matthew Walter and Natalie Heavren discuss the flurry of big moves from the Aces. Plus: Kiri Oler joins to chat about her latest story on the WBL’s Lisa Thomas

Sophie Cunningham is returning to Phoenix on a two-year deal

By Jesse Morrison / February 2, 2023

Restricted free agent guard Sophie Cunningham reportedly will remain with the Phoenix Mercury on a two-year deal

Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot dribbles in the backcourt with her left hand while looking upcourt.

After accidental Instagram post, Courtney Vandersloot to sign with New York Liberty

By Em Adler / February 2, 2023

Super team in New York? Super team in New York