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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.

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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.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 10

Mercury announces national broadcast schedule for 2024 season

With more and more Phoenix Mercury and WNBA fans anticipating watching the team from the Valley this season, they will be able to do so from wherever they are across the country.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Diana Taurasi issues warning for Caitlin Clark about WNBA

Clark has dominated women’s college basketball over the past four seasons.

Iowa-UConn Final Four matchup draws record viewership

Controversial call helps No. 1 Iowa survive No. 3 UConn in Final Four

Watch: Caitlin Clark executes clutch time-wasting inbounds play

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Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 6

Mercury icon Michele Timms named a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

After a historic career in the WNBA and on the international stage with Australia, Phoenix Mercury legend Michele Timms has received a monumental honor.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 4

Mercury sign five players to training camp deals

The Phoenix Mercury are continuing to seek various options to round out their roster before the 2024 WNBA season. Amidst this process, Phoenix announced, via a press release, that they have signed five players to training camp contracts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / April 2

Mercury re-sign star Brittney Griner to one-year contract

The 2024 WNBA season is fast approaching and the Phoenix Mercury have secured a massive contract agreement with one of their biggest stars beforehand. Phoneix confirmed, via a press release, that Brittney Griner has re-signed with the team to a one-year contract.

Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / March 30

Brittney Griner reaches deal to return to Mercury

Eight-time All-Star center Brittney Griner has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury. The WNBA did not disclose terms of the contract late Friday night. However, multiple media outlets reported the free agent was given a one-year deal that the Mercury officially will announce next week.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / March 28

Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner among those named to Women’s National Training Camp Roster

The USA Basketball Women’s National Team announced a 14-athlete roster for their training camp set for April 3-5 in Cleveland. The Phoenix Mercury’s own Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner made the roster.

Maya Moore News / Beyond Women's Sports / March 21

WNBA: Maya Moore – A Personal Reflection

My first WNBA game was in 2014, a playoff game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota. I had known of the league and had heard the names of some of the players, but that was about it.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / March 16

The significance of Phoenix Mercury legend Jennifer Gillom’s championship title with Xavier Prep

Former Phoenix Mercury forward/center and current Xavier College Prep Gators head coach Jennifer Gillom helped bring the program its first-ever state title earlier this month.

Brittney Griner News / Burn City Sports / February 18

Baylor women’s basketball retired Brittney Griner’s No. 42

To commemorate her decorated collegiate career, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner will forever be remembered at her alma mater, Baylor. Before they played Texas A&M today, the Bears’ women’s basketball team raised a banner with her name and No.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / February 17

Mercury G Natasha Cloud had fun at NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

In her first major appearance since signing as a new member of the Phoenix Mercury, guard Natasha Cloud showed flashes of what she can bring to the Valley.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / February 7

Mercury G Natasha Cloud to play in 2024 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Just after joining the Phoenix Mercury last Thursday, guard Natasha Cloud will get to represent her newest squad on one of the biggest stages in basketball.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / February 6

Mercury F Copper wants to ‘bring another championship to the Valley’

Following the Phoenix Mercury pulling off a gargantuan trade to land WNBA star Kahleah Copper from the Chicago Sky, she has expressed her feelings on heading to the Valley.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / February 6

Mercury make blockbuster trade, acquire Sky star Kahleah Copper

Already signing Natasha Cloud as a free agent, the Phoenix Mercury have made a deal for a player who caused them problems on the biggest stage in the WNBA.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / February 6

Mercury make blockbuster trade, acquire Sky star Kaleah Copper

Already signing Natasha Cloud as a free agent, the Phoenix Mercury have made a deal for a player who caused them problems on the biggest stage in the WNBA.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / February 1

Mercury snap up WNBA Champ Natasha Cloud from free agency

As the quest towards their fourth WNBA Championship begins in May, the Phoenix Mercury have acquired a player with a similar pedigree and skillset to match.

Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / February 1

Report: Mercury signing free agent G Natasha Cloud

The Phoenix Mercury are signing free agent guard Natasha Cloud, Winsidr reported on Thursday. Cloud, 31, has played her entire eight-year WNBA career with the Washington Mystics.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / January 24

Phoenix Mercury name Fleur McIntyre assistant GM

After adding Megan Vogel and Michael Joiner as assistant coaches last week, the Phoenix Mercury have made another splash, but this time to their front office.

Phoenix Mercury News / Front Office Sports / October 17

Phoenix Mercury Reportedly Make Nate Tibbetts Highest-Paid WNBA Coach

The Phoenix Mercury are hiring Nate Tibbetts to be their new head coach on a contract that will make him the highest-paid coach in WNBA history, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Phoenix Mercury News / Yardbarker / October 16

Mercury give former Magic assistant biggest head coaching contract in WNBA history

Under new ownership and a massive investment in their future, the Phoenix Mercury hope they have it right this time.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Yardbarker / August 3

Mercury star reveals exile from team while on maternity leave

Phoenix Mercury point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith, who hasn't played this season since recently having her second child, called out the organization on Thursday for mistreatment while on maternity leave.

Diana Taurasi, 10,000 points and the shot that made WNBA scoring history

Sun star Alyssa Thomas notches WNBA's fastest triple-double

Breanna Stewart, A'ja Wilson are WNBA Players of the Month for July

WNBA practice facility arms race starts

Las Vegas' epic sports push comes with some growing pains

Brittney Griner News / Yardbarker / May 20