Jewell Loyd and Jonquel Jones the latest players to join new women's basketball league Project B
Read full article: Jewell Loyd and Jonquel Jones the latest players to join new women's basketball league Project BTwo-time Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd announced on Tuesday that she would join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026.
WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition
Read full article: WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competitionWNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026.
WNBA offers 30-day extension as CBA deadline looms, AP sources say
Read full article: WNBA offers 30-day extension as CBA deadline looms, AP sources sayTwo people familiar with the decision say the WNBA has offered players a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep
Read full article: Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweepA’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to a third championship in four seasons.
Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts ejected from WNBA Finals Game 4 after heated argument
Read full article: Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts ejected from WNBA Finals Game 4 after heated argumentPhoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts was ejected from Game 4 of the WNBA Finals after receiving two quick technical fouls in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Aces.
Wilson hits last-second jumper to lift Aces over Mercury 90-88 for a 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals
Read full article: Wilson hits last-second jumper to lift Aces over Mercury 90-88 for a 3-0 lead in the WNBA FinalsA’ja Wilson made a turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds left, capping a stellar 34-point night and lifting the Las Vegas Aces over the Phoenix Mercury 90-88 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday for a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Kiana Willams’ WNBA Finals dreams come true after unlikely path led her to Phoenix Mercury
Read full article: Kiana Willams’ WNBA Finals dreams come true after unlikely path led her to Phoenix MercuryKiana Williams stands on the cusp of a championship with the Phoenix Mercury, who face the Las Vegas Aces in the 2025 WNBA Finals.
Aces' championship experience could be crucial as they take 2-0 WNBA Finals lead to Phoenix
Read full article: Aces' championship experience could be crucial as they take 2-0 WNBA Finals lead to PhoenixThe Las Vegas Aces have shown resilience as they head into Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday.
Silver says WNBA deal will get done, but relationship issues with the players must be repaired
Read full article: Silver says WNBA deal will get done, but relationship issues with the players must be repairedNBA Commissioner Adam Silver says a new collective bargaining agreement with WNBA players will be reached, but acknowledged relationship issues that must be repaired following recent criticisms of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
Young's record 21-point quarter propels Aces to 91-78 win over Mercury and 2-0 WNBA Finals lead
Read full article: Young's record 21-point quarter propels Aces to 91-78 win over Mercury and 2-0 WNBA Finals leadJackie Young set a WNBA Finals record with 21 points in the third quarter, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 91-78 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday.
A'ja Wilson and Dana Evans lead Las Vegas Aces past Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in WNBA Finals opener
Read full article: A'ja Wilson and Dana Evans lead Las Vegas Aces past Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in WNBA Finals openerA’ja Wilson and Dana Evans each scored 21 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas chase a third WNBA title in four years as they face Phoenix in Finals
Read full article: A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas chase a third WNBA title in four years as they face Phoenix in FinalsA’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are looking to accomplish something only done once before by winning a third WNBA championship in four seasons.
WNBA fines Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve a record $15,000 for conduct and comments: AP Source
Read full article: WNBA fines Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve a record $15,000 for conduct and comments: AP SourceMinnesota coach Cheryl Reeve has been fined $15,000 by the WNBA for her comments and conduct after her team’s Game 3 semifinal loss to the Phoenix Mercury, a person familiar with the penalty tells The Associated Press.
Top-seeded Minnesota Lynx see dream season end early after frustrating 3-game tailspin
Read full article: Top-seeded Minnesota Lynx see dream season end early after frustrating 3-game tailspinThe Minnesota Lynx have seen their season end after losing to the Phoenix Mercury 86-81 in Game 4 of the playoff semifinal.
Mercury overcome 13-point deficit in 4th quarter, beat Lynx 86-81 to advance to WNBA Finals
Read full article: Mercury overcome 13-point deficit in 4th quarter, beat Lynx 86-81 to advance to WNBA FinalsAlyssa Thomas scores 23 points, and DeWanna Bonner hits clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as the Phoenix Mercury rally from a 13-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-81 in Game 4.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve blasts WNBA refs after Napheesa Collier hurt late in playoff loss
Read full article: Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve blasts WNBA refs after Napheesa Collier hurt late in playoff lossMinnesota coach Cheryl Reeve lost her cool during during the Lynx's 84-76 loss to the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA playoff semifinals.
Sabally's 23 points lead Mercury over Lynx 84-76 in Game 3 of WNBA semifinals
Read full article: Sabally's 23 points lead Mercury over Lynx 84-76 in Game 3 of WNBA semifinalsSatou Sabally scores 23 points, leading the Phoenix Mercury to an 84-76 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA playoff semifinals.
Williams scores 23 as Lynx win Game 1 of semifinals over Mercury 82-69
Read full article: Williams scores 23 as Lynx win Game 1 of semifinals over Mercury 82-69Courtney Williams scored a game-high 23 points, Kayla McBride scored 21, and Napheesa Collier added 18 points and nine rebounds as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 82-69 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series.
Thomas has a triple-double as the Mercury eliminate the defending WNBA champion Liberty 79-73
Read full article: Thomas has a triple-double as the Mercury eliminate the defending WNBA champion Liberty 79-73Alyssa Thomas had a 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in her fifth career playoff triple-double, and the Phoenix Mercury advanced to the second round of the WNBA playoffs by eliminating the defending champion New York Liberty 79-73 in Game 3 on Friday night.
Sabally, Thomas help Phoenix beat New York 86-60 to even best-of-3 WNBA playoff series
Read full article: Sabally, Thomas help Phoenix beat New York 86-60 to even best-of-3 WNBA playoff seriesSatou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas each scored 15 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 86-60 in Game 2 on Wednesday night.
Liberty's Breanna Stewart struggles in Game 2 loss with knee injury
Read full article: Liberty's Breanna Stewart struggles in Game 2 loss with knee injuryAfter much speculation about her condition, Breanna Stewart was on the court Wednesday night for the Liberty’s lopsided 86-60 loss to the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of their first round series.
Liberty's Breanna Stewart questionable for Game 2 after injuring left knee in playoff opener
Read full article: Liberty's Breanna Stewart questionable for Game 2 after injuring left knee in playoff openerLiberty star Breanna Stewart’s status for Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs against the Mercury is questionable after she injured her left knee in overtime of the postseason opener.
Alyssa Thomas regains single-season assist record a year after losing it to Caitlin Clark
Read full article: Alyssa Thomas regains single-season assist record a year after losing it to Caitlin ClarkAlyssa Thomas took back the WNBA single-season assist record, topping Caitlin Clark’s mark of 337 set last season.
Reese suspended by Sky for a half of Sunday's game for comments 'detrimental to the team'
Read full article: Reese suspended by Sky for a half of Sunday's game for comments 'detrimental to the team'Angel Reese was suspended by the Chicago Sky for the first half of the team’s game against Las Vegas on Sunday for comments she made that were “detrimental to the team.”.
San Antonio native Kiana Williams gets WNBA comeback with Phoenix Mercury
Read full article: San Antonio native Kiana Williams gets WNBA comeback with Phoenix MercurySan Antonio native Kiana Williams, a Wagner High School alumna and 2021 NCAA Champion with Stanford, has signed a rest-of-season contract with the Phoenix Mercury, marking her return to the WNBA.
Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds
Read full article: Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic goldsDiana Taurasi is retiring after 20 seasons, ending one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history.
Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run with Phoenix
Read full article: Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run with PhoenixBrittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury.
Napheesa Collier scores 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points, and the Lynx swept the Mercury
Read full article: Napheesa Collier scores 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points, and the Lynx swept the MercuryNapheesa Collier scored 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points in a game, and the Minnesota Lynx swept the Phoenix Mercury 101-88 on Wednesday night.
The Taurasi-Griner combo is working for one more deep WNBA playoff run with Phoenix Mercury
Read full article: The Taurasi-Griner combo is working for one more deep WNBA playoff run with Phoenix MercuryThe combo of Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner has become the face of the Phoenix Mercury over a dozen seasons.
New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standings
Read full article: New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standingsThe New York Liberty have been building chemistry on and off the court and it’s paid off.
Caitlin Clark scores 29 to help Fever fend off Mercury rally in 98-89 win before sellout crowd
Read full article: Caitlin Clark scores 29 to help Fever fend off Mercury rally in 98-89 win before sellout crowdCaitlin Clark started fast and finished with 29 points and 10 assists while Kelsey Mitchell scored 28 points to help the Indiana Fever fend off a furious second-half rally from the Phoenix Mercury for a critical 98-89 victory on Friday night.
Caitlin Clark gets 5th straight double-double, Kelsey Mitchell scores 28 in Fever win over Mercury
Read full article: Caitlin Clark gets 5th straight double-double, Kelsey Mitchell scores 28 in Fever win over MercuryKelsey Mitchell scored 28 points, Caitlin Clark had 20 points and 13 assists for her fifth straight double-double and the Indiana Fever beat the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 95-86.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad
Read full article: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squadCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
Caitlin Clark and Indiana rally from 15 down to beat host Phoenix 88-82 before sellout of 17,000
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Indiana rally from 15 down to beat host Phoenix 88-82 before sellout of 17,000Caitlin Clark had 15 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds and the Indiana Fever rallied for an 88-82 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday.
Indiana Fever will choose among talented college stars with another No. 1 pick in WNBA draft
Read full article: Indiana Fever will choose among talented college stars with another No. 1 pick in WNBA draftThe Indiana Fever won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday and will pick No. 1 for the second straight year.
Brittney Griner, 5-time Olympian Diana Taurasi head up US national women's roster for November
Read full article: Brittney Griner, 5-time Olympian Diana Taurasi head up US national women's roster for NovemberFive-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner head up the USA Basketball Women’s National Team roster announced Thursday for two exhibition games and training camp in November.
Griner's WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments
Read full article: Griner's WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful momentsBrittney Griner’s return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn’t always been the smoothest ride.
Mercury set WNBA record with 45 first-quarter points, hold off Sun 90-84
Read full article: Mercury set WNBA record with 45 first-quarter points, hold off Sun 90-84Brittney Griner had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Mercury set a WNBA record for points in a quarter with 45 in the first before holding off the short-handed Connecticut Sun down the stretch for a 90-84 win.
Brittney Griner won't travel for next 2 games to focus on her mental health, team says
Read full article: Brittney Griner won't travel for next 2 games to focus on her mental health, team saysThe Phoenix Mercury say All-Star center Brittney Griner will not travel for the team’s next two games so she can focus on her mental health.
Phoenix to host 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, with US Olympians vs select team format expected
Read full article: Phoenix to host 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, with US Olympians vs select team format expectedThe 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is headed to Phoenix, setting up as a home game for Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi and a sendoff to the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team.
Griner chosen as an WNBA All-Star starter with Wilson and Stewart captains again
Read full article: Griner chosen as an WNBA All-Star starter with Wilson and Stewart captains againBrittney Griner will be starting in the WNBA All-Star Game a year after she was an honorary choice by the league while she was being detained in Russia.
Last-place Mercury fire coach Vanessa Nygaard and replace her with assistant Nikki Blue
Read full article: Last-place Mercury fire coach Vanessa Nygaard and replace her with assistant Nikki BlueThe last-place Phoenix Mercury have fired coach Vanessa Nygaard and replaced her with assistant Nikki Blue for the remainder of the season.
WNBA working with Brittney Griner and Mercury on travel options including charter flights
Read full article: WNBA working with Brittney Griner and Mercury on travel options including charter flightsThe WNBA is working with Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury on travel options including charter flights going forward.
Phoenix Mercury make travel 'adjustments' following airport incident with Brittney Griner
Read full article: Phoenix Mercury make travel 'adjustments' following airport incident with Brittney GrinerPhoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard says the WNBA team will adjust its travel plans following Saturday's incident in the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Brittney Griner, Mercury teammates confronted at airport by 'provocateur,' WNBA says
Read full article: Brittney Griner, Mercury teammates confronted at airport by 'provocateur,' WNBA saysThe WNBA says Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were confronted by a “provocateur” at a Dallas airport on Saturday.
Arike Ogunbowale scores 35 points, lead Wings to 90-77 victory over Mercury, Griner
Read full article: Arike Ogunbowale scores 35 points, lead Wings to 90-77 victory over Mercury, GrinerArike Ogunbowale scored 35 points, Satou Sabally added a double-double and Dallas pulled away in the second half to beat Phoenix 90-77.
Brittney Griner, Phoenix earn 1st win of WNBA season 90-81; make 13 3-pointers vs Lynx
Read full article: Brittney Griner, Phoenix earn 1st win of WNBA season 90-81; make 13 3-pointers vs LynxBrittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury earned their first win of the WNBA season with a 90-81 victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night.
WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner's return, Stewart's historic performance
Read full article: WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner's return, Stewart's historic performanceThe WNBA tipped off its 27th season this past weekend with the return of Brittney Griner, a historic effort by Breanna Stewart and a dominant performance by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.
Brittney Griner gets rousing welcome in Phoenix home game after release from Russian prison
Read full article: Brittney Griner gets rousing welcome in Phoenix home game after release from Russian prisonBrittney Griner shined in first regular-season home game since being detained for nearly 10 months in a Russian prison.
'A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
Read full article: 'A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in RussiaBrittney Griner had 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots for the Phoenix Mercury in her first WNBA regular-season game since being jailed in Russia.
Super teams in Las Vegas, New York and Brittney Griner's return headline upcoming WNBA season
Read full article: Super teams in Las Vegas, New York and Brittney Griner's return headline upcoming WNBA seasonExpectations and intrigue surround the WNBA as the league tips off its 27th season this weekend.
Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
Read full article: Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in RussiaBrittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played and hugged and high-fived her teammates, coaches and opposing players.
Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity
Read full article: Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivitySaying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024.
Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence
Read full article: Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silenceFollowing Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans locked arms and tried to send the American basketball star strength during a moment of silence.
Ogunbowale, McCowan help Wings beat Mercury 93-88, end skid
Read full article: Ogunbowale, McCowan help Wings beat Mercury 93-88, end skidArike Ogunbowale hit six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, Teaira McCowan had 17 points and 10 rebounds — both season highs — and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 93-88.
WNBA star Griner's Russia detention extended for third time
Read full article: WNBA star Griner's Russia detention extended for third timeU.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time, Russian state-run media has reported.
State Department officials meet with Griner's WNBA team
Read full article: State Department officials meet with Griner's WNBA teamState Department officials have met with representatives of Brittney Griner’s WNBA team about the Phoenix Mercury star’s monthslong detention in Russia and the Biden administration’s efforts to secure her release.