Phoenix Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury represent the Valley of the Sun in the WNBA's Western Conference, playing at PHX Arena in downtown Phoenix. The franchise has built a devoted fanbase in Arizona, where the Mercury have been one of the state's most successful professional sports teams. Diana Taurasi's presence has made the Mercury must-see for over two decades, with the all-time leading scorer continuing to compete at an elite level. Phoenix plays an exciting, fast-paced style that emphasizes three-point shooting and offensive firepower. The Mercury's combination of legendary veterans and emerging talent has kept them relevant in the competitive Western Conference.

Founded in 1997 as one of the WNBA's eight charter teams, the Mercury endured early struggles before Diana Taurasi's arrival in 2004 transformed the franchise into a powerhouse. Taurasi led Phoenix to three championships in 2007, 2009, and 2014, establishing herself as the greatest scorer in WNBA history and one of basketball's all-time legends. Cappie Pondexter, Penny Taylor, and Brittney Griner have been among the stars who joined Taurasi in building the Mercury's championship tradition. The 2014 championship, with Griner's dominant interior play complementing Taurasi's perimeter brilliance, capped one of the most successful eras in franchise history. The Mercury's rivalry with the Seattle Storm and Los Angeles Sparks has produced some of the WNBA's most competitive playoff series.