Phoenix Suns, Mercury team up to encourage COVID-19 vaccine with memorabilia giveaways
The Phoenix Suns and Mercury teamed up with Banner Health to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 and are encouraging people to come out to also be entered to win team memorabilia.
Arizonans react to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
Political leaders and other organizations in Arizona are speaking out after ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Former WNBA star talks about her passion for growing food
A WNBA star turned coach has made a mark in the Valley on the court and in the community.
Bird, Taurasi say playing in 2020 was only option for them
After missing last season due to injuries, they had to make a decision about playing this year in a short WNBA season in Florida that was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. But both say skipping the 2020 season could have meant the end of their playing days because it would have been difficult to return after two years off.
Skylar Diggins-Smith headed to Phoenix
Skylar Diggins-Smith is going to Phoenix to join Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner.
WNBA postseason gets underway with pair of first-round games
After a wild regular season, the WNBA postseason gets underway with a pair of first-round games. The Mercury will head into the Windy City short-handed as they will most likely be without Diana Taurasi. Phoenix’s star guard has missed most of the season with back and hamstring injuries. She’s listed as doubtful for the opening game.
Cambage, Wilson help Aces beat Mercury, clinch No. 4 seed
Liz Cambage had 21 points and A'ja Wilson scored eight of her 20 points in the final three-plus minutes to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 98-89 on Sunday, clinching the No. 4 seed in the playoffs.
WNBA playoff picture clearing up, Aces, Sun Mystics clinch
The WNBA playoff picture is slowly coming into focus.
Aces close on 6-0 run, beat Mercury 84-79 in overtime
Liz Cambage had 19 points and 15 rebounds, A'ja Wilson scored 19 points in her return from injury, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-79 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Thomas scores 18 points, Sun defeat Mercury 78-71
Jasmine Thomas scored 18 points and the Connecticut Sun held off the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 78-71 on Wednesday night after giving up almost all of a 20-point lead.
WNBA suspends Griner 3 games for fight; 4 others punished
Mercury center Brittney Griner will miss the next three games after the WNBA suspended her Tuesday for her role in a fight in the Dallas-Phoenix game over the weekend that resulted in six players getting ejected.
Griner, Mercury cruise past Mystics, 103-82
Brittney Griner had 26 points, nine rebounds, a career-high eight assists and four blocks to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Washington Mystics 103-82 on Sunday.
Mercury keep Wings winless on the road, 69-64
Brittney Griner scored 23 points, including the go-ahead basket with 33.9 seconds left, and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Dallas Wings 69-64 on Wednesday.
Brittney Griner scores 17 points, Mercury beat Wings 70-66
Brittney Griner had 17 points and eight rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 14 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Dallas Wings 70-66 on Saturday night.
Griner, Bonner each score 22, Mercury beat Fever 95-77
Brittney Griner and DeWanna Bonner each scored 22 points and the Phoenix Mercury handed the Indiana Fever their sixth straight loss, 95-77 on Tuesday night.
Phoenix Mercury to play at Veterans Memorial Coliseum for 2020 season
Since their first season in 1997, the Phoenix Mercury has been playing at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Downtown Phoenix, but things are going to change next season for the WNBA team.
Phoenix Mercury to play temporarily at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in 2020
Since their first season in 1997, the Phoenix Mercury has been playing at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Downtown Phoenix, but things are going to change next season for the WNBA team.