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Phoenix Mercury

Coverage of the three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury.

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi in pursuit of MVP history

She would be oldest player in league history to win.

Season Preview: Phoenix Mercury enter 2018 with focus on franchise’s 4th title

Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi lead Phoenix’s deepest team since 2014.

Diana Taurasi passes Tina Thompson as WNBA’s all-time leading scorer

Taurasi’s 19 points against the Los Angeles Sparks give her 7,494 for her career.

Penny Taylor’s career ends as Lynx sweep Mercury

Taylor walks away as one of the greatest Mercury players ever.

Did Griner find the blueprint for Len’s success?

Return to basics helped lift Griner’s play in Rio.

Two Phoenix Mercury players make USA Olympic team

Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi are headed to Rio.

Breaking: Mercury Hire Sandy Brondello As H.Coach

The next head coach of the Mercury is....

Corey Gaines Out, Russ Pennell In For Mercury

After six seasons as the teams head coach and general manager, Corey Gaines was relieved of his duties today. Former Arizona and GCU head coach Russ Pennell will take over in an interim capacity for both roles.

Mercury Meter: It Has Been A Bumpy 13 Games...

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The Mercury Are Patient, Win Second Straight 97-81

Despite starting off 0-3 on the season the Phoenix Mercury are getting back on track and have the look of the dominant team that was put together on paper this Spring.

Griner's Debut Was A Slam Dunk, In A Loss

Everyone's eyes were on Brittney Griner as she debuted with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks, and two genuine Sports Center moments in her first game.

2013 Mercury Preview: Transcendence & a Big Five?

Nine years ago Diana Taurasi stepped onto a WNBA court and immediately became one of the best players in the league winning MVP trophies, League Championships, and creating a legend.

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MERCURY: Griner, Dupree Lead Mercury Over Japan

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For the Phoenix Mercury, preseason games are about three things: staying healthy, fine-tuning plays and/or sets on both ends of the floor, and getting into a rhythm heading into the season.

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Griner will be huge, but can she make WNBA big?

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The anticipation of Brittney being Brittney has produced Mercury season-ticket sales that have already surpassed the turnout the year after the team’s 2009 championship run.

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Brittney Griner’s arrival has Diana Taurasi buying hype, for once

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Diana Taurasi can be salty and cynical. She’s allergic to hype. Her candor is uncompromised. These traits make her original, lovable, a Valley favorite and occasional marketing headache for the WNBA.

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WNBA: Women's National Brittney Association

Phoenix hits the national airwaves at least six times this year, five times more than four WNBA teams.

Say Hello To The 2013 Phoenix Mercury!

The Phoenix Mercury unveiled a 30 foot banner of their No. 1 Overall Pick a month ago, but officially introduced her today to the media and the world. Along with Brittney Griner the team welcomes back Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor.

Brittney Griner is No. 1

The Phoenix Mercury made it official: Baylor senior center Brittney Griner is the teams newest member courtesy of the 2013 WNBA Draft. There was little doubt on this pick as Griner is a special player with the chance to be one of the best ever.

DeWanna Bonner Is Re-Signed, Super Team Is Born

With the re-signing of forward DeWanna Bonner the Mercury have created, in house, a potential super team of their own.

2013 WNBA Draft: Who Will It Be?

To the casual fan the decision is easy, draft the most dominant womens' athlete since Candace Parker and count the rings. But looking a little deeper and there is a very tough decision to be made surrounding three special young prospects.

Krystal Thomas Re-Signed

After a dominating third year in the WNBA, the Phoenix Mercury re-signed their rebounding machine Krystal Thomas with a new deal. Terms not disclosed.

Phoenix Mercury 2013 Schedule Released

On May 27th, 2013 Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor will be back, alongside DeWanna Bonner, Candice Dupree, and the Top Pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft. Get your popcorn.

Will the real Phoenix Mercury please stand up

WNBA...to Love or not to Love, that is the question

I attended the Mercury - Sun game last night in the spirit of giving a league that I've avoided a chance...could the WNBA win this non-fan over?

Mercury vs Sun post game noise

The Phoenix Mercury used a team effort to get by the Connecticut Sun

Temeka Johnson brings HOPE to Phoenix

Phoenix Mercury point guard introduced her Meeks HOPE Foundation to the Phoenix community

Mercury vs. Sun: Live Game Thread

Mercury take care of business with win over Sparks

Mercury face Sparks in must win game

WNBA President Donna Orender on her sport's crossover appeal

Interview with WNBA President Donna Orender on her sport's crossover appeal

Exclusive Game Photos: Mercury vs. Mystic

Mystics win in Phoenix as Mercury continue to struggle

Mystics win in Phoenix as Mercury continue to struggle with interior D and chemistry on offense.

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