Diana Taurasi

Brittney Griner shooting against Mystics

Brittney Griner misses Phoenix Mercury road trip to ‘focus on her mental health’

By Jesse Morrison / July 31, 2023

Griner’s status for Phoenix’s remaining games remains unclear

Phoenix forward Michaela Onyenwere of the Phoenix Mercury brings the ball up the court in Mercury white jerseys.

Are the 2023 Phoenix Mercury finally turning a corner?

By Jesse Morrison / July 10, 2023

Head coach Nikki Blue: ‘I think we’re trending in the right direction’

Phoenix Mercury big Brianna Turner, in mid-air above the restricted area, holds the ball in front of her face while looking at the hoop. Washington Mystics defenders stand behind her looking very concerned.

Phoenix Mercury’s play still a mixed bag one week after coaching change

By Jesse Morrison / July 3, 2023

Some things are noticeably better under Nikki Blue, but main problems persist

Nikki Blue taking patient approach to new role as Phoenix Mercury interim head coach

By Jesse Morrison / June 28, 2023

Nikki Blue has her work cut out for her as the Phoenix Mercury are 2-11

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Hot seat shake-up in Phoenix

By The Next / June 26, 2023

Missy and Jesse discuss the coaching change in Phoenix, interim head coach Nikki Blue —WNBA All-Star starter list

Phoenix head coach Vanessa Nygaard holds a clipboard while talking to Mercury players Tina Charles, Diana Taurasi, and Brianna Turner

Why the Phoenix Mercury parted ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard

By Jesse Morrison / June 25, 2023

The Phoenix Mercury parted ways with head coach Vanessa Nygaard after a disappointing 17-31 run as head coach

Sue Bird, her loved ones, and fans, watch her jersey float to the rafters of Climate Pledge Arena on June 11, 2023. (Photo by Steph Chambers, Getty Images.)

A look back at Sue Bird’s jersey retirement ceremony

By Rowan Schaberg / June 18, 2023

A record-breaking career is honored with a record-breaking celebration.

Phoenix guard Diana Taurasi (3) in a game against the Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2022.

Brittney Griner exits early as things go from bad to worse for Phoenix Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / June 14, 2023

Turnovers, rebounding issues persist — and now injuries are a concern, too

Brittney Griner (42) stands next to Phoenix Mercury teammate Diana Taurasi (3).

Mercury players, head coach Vanessa Nygaard address Dallas airport incident

By Jesse Morrison / June 12, 2023

Nygaard confirms Mercury organization will update travel safety protocols

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas sits on the bench alertly, with her hands clasped in front of her.

Two Ups and a Down: Alyssa Thomas MVP edition

By Lucas Seehafer / May 27, 2023

Plus, an icon’s defense and the rise of Jackie Young