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Mercury G Rebecca Allen out for first preseason game vs. Storm

Before the first tip of tonight’s preseason matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Seattle Storm, the injury report has come in and one player from each team will be out.

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Mercury will reveal revamped Ring of Honor at home opener

To honor some of the greatest players and staff who were been integral parts of Phoenix Mercury history, the team will forever enshrine their names and remember their accomplishments with a “reimagined” Ring of Honor.

Phoenix Mercury News / ESPN / 2 hours ago

Brittney Griner's account of Russian detainment: I wanted to tell it on my terms

Griner's memoir about her experience, "Coming Home," written with Michelle Burford, is being released Tuesday.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / 8 hours ago

Sug Sutton determined to help Mercury win, taking defense ‘to another level’

The Phoenix Mercury are set to begin their preseason slate in almost 24 hours from now, and players will be fighting for their spots on the roster before opening night of the 2024 regular season.

Phoenix Mercury News / FanNation Kicks / May 4

Sabrina Ionescu Gives Exciting Update On Her Nike Sneaker Line

Women's basketball has reached unprecedented levels of popularity and excitement over the past year. Not only are the lady hoopers stealing the spotlight in the sports world, but they are also beginning to dominate the sneaker industry.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 3

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham ready for ‘winning culture’

Sophie Cunningham is entering her sixth season in the WNBA after being drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in 2019. The Missouri native started just over 24% of games through her first three seasons before taking off in 2022, where she averaged 12.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game on incredible 45/40/88 shooting splits.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / 1 hour ago

Mercury’s Christyn Williams pumped to play after missing 2 years with serious knee injury

The Phoenix Mercury’s season is just around the corner, but one player on the team is glad to just return to basketball after a catastrophic injury in 2022.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 3

Natasha Cloud prepared for new journey of her career with Mercury

In the offseason, Natasha Cloud was a free agent and after searching for a new home, she ended up signing with the Phoenix Mercury. The do-it-all guard is bringing her elite playmaking and defensive skillset to the Valley, something that will create a new dynamic in Phoenix.

Diana Taurasi News / SI.com / May 3

Diana Taurasi's Friends Call Her 'Sick in the Head' as She Returns for 20th Season

Diana Taurasi may never retire. Many expect her to retire after she plays in her sixth Olympics and 20th WNBA season this summer, but who really knows.

Phoenix Mercury News / Hardwood Heroics / May 2

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Gets Emotional Recalling Russia Imprisonment

A few years ago, Brittney Griner made headlines when she found herself captive in Russia due to having vape cartridges with her there. Now, the WNBA player recently opened up about her harrowing experience as a prisoner in the said country.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 2

Jaz Shelley, Rebecca Allen grateful for opportunity with Mercury, being teammates

The Phoenix Mercury had a star-studded roster featuring Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper, but now they also have a trio of Australians as well.

Diana Taurasi News / Burn City Sports / May 2

Mercury star Diana Taurasi 'really excited' about 20th WNBA season, team's new additions

Entering her 20th season in the WNBA, Diana Taurasi is excited to be back with the Phoenix Mercury as they concluded training camp in San Diego today. Showcasing her love for basketball every time she steps foot on the court means so much to her and her burning passion will reach two decades professionally.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / May 2

Mercury HC Nate Tibbetts ready to go for his first season in WNBA

The Phoenix Mercury are wrapping up the final day of training camp in San Diego before they head home to Arizona, and the buzz around the start of the 2024 WNBA season keeps growing.

Brittney Griner News / 5 GOATs / May 2

Brittney Griner contemplated suicide while imprisoned in Russia

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner revealed that she thought about suicide while she was in Russian jail back in 2022. She talked about her experience with Robin Roberts in an hourlong interview that aired on ABC Wednesday night.

Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / May 2

Brittney Griner thought about suicide while detained in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner revealed Wednesday that she contemplated suicide while jailed in Russia after her arrest on drug charges in 2022. Griner, whose memoir "Coming Home" is scheduled to be released Tuesday, discussed the ordeal with ABC's Robin Roberts on "20/20" during an hourlong interview.

Phoenix Mercury News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Brittney Griner opens up on arrest, imprisonment in Russia

Phoenix Mercury star center Brittney Griner is opening up about what she calls her "mental lapse" that led to her near-10-month imprisonment in Russia in 2022.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 30

Diana Taurasi Fuels Caitlin Clark Beef Even More With Rebuttal on ‘Sensitive’ Fans

Even after becoming the biggest name in women’s basketball lately, Caitlin Clark still has her fair share of critics out there. Among them is Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and how her ongoing beef with the Indiana Fever rookie is making headlines right before the new WNBA season is set to start.

Phoenix Mercury News / TV Insider / April 23

Brittney Griner Gets Emotional Recalling Suicidal Thoughts in First TV Interview (Video)

Brittney Griner is gearing up to share her story on a very special installment of 20/20 airing May 1, as a new trailer teases her interview with ABC‘s Robin Roberts.

Phoenix Mercury News / 5 GOATs / April 15

Phoenix Mercury select Jaz Shelley in third round of 2024 WNBA Draft

Nebraska point guard Jaz Shelley has heard her name called in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She was selected by the Phoenix Mercury with the 29th overall pick in the third round.

Phoenix Mercury News / 5 GOATs / April 15

Phoenix Mercury select Charisma Osborne in third round of 2024 WNBA Draft

Former UCLA shooting guard Charisma Osborne was selected by the Phoenix Mercury with the No. 25 pick in the third round of the 2024 WNBA Draft. Osborne played her entire college career with UCLA, playing five seasons and utilized her free COVID year to put up another great season in 2024.