Alex Simon

Alex Simon

Joined: Feb 5, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 20: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury poses for portraits at The Phoenix Mercury Media Day on May 20, 2019, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mercury offense ready for return of Diana Taurasi

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Yvonne Turner #6 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against the Seattle Storm during Game Three of the WNBA Semifinals on August 31, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mercury guards step up as Phoenix seeks right offensive mix

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 2: Head CoachSandy Brondello of Phoenix Mercury talks to media at the Post Game interview after the game against the Seattle Storm during Game Four of the 2018 WNBA Semifinals on September 02, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

UPDATED: Phoenix Mercury practice notes: Taurasi updates, Mitchell not sighted

SEATTLE - MAY 27: Sancho Lyttle #21, Michelle Snow #2 and Sheryl Swoopes #22 of the Houston Comets talk things over as they return to the court after a timeout in their WNBA game with the Seattle Storm on May 27, 2005 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User Expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE. (Photo by Jeff Reinking/NBAE via Getty Images)

Who helped the Mercury veterans when they were rookies?

PHOENIX, AZ- MAY 11: Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury hi-fives teammates during a pre-season game on May 11, 2019 at the Talking Stick Resort Arena, in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Experienced Mercury ready to mix rookie trio into rotation

Alex Simon. (photo courtesy of Phoenix Mercury)

A writer tries out for the Phoenix Mercury practice squad

Sue Phillips. (USA Basketball photo)

Mitty’s Phillips named Gatorade Coaching Excellence Award winner

UConn wins their 6th straight American Athletic Conference women's tournament championship game at Mohegan Sun Arena Monday night, March 11, 2019. The team will be No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. (Brad Horrigan/The Hartford Courant/TNS via Getty Images)

100 trips through a NCAA women’s bracket simulator

STANFORD, CA - JANUARY 12: Stanford Cardinal Director of Women's Basketball Tara VanDerveer watches her team's defense during the game between the Washington State Cougars and the Stanford Cardinals on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Maples Pavilion, Stanford, CA. (Photo by Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Takeaways from Stanford’s season-defining win over Baylor

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT- MARCH 25: Head coach Kelly Graves of the Oregon Ducks in action during the UConn Huskies Vs Oregon Ducks, NCAA Women's Division 1 Basketball Championship game on March 27th, 2017 at the Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Oregon’s Kelly Graves suspended 2 games for compliance infractions

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 18: Tara VanDerveer and Chiney Ogwumike attend The Women's Sports Foundation's 38th Annual Salute To Women in Sports Awards Gala on October 18, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Women's Sports Foundation)

Haley Jones’ commitment to Stanford a moment years in the making

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 22: ABC broadcasters Rebecca Lobo and Ryan Ruocco speak during the 2017 WNBA All-Star Game on July 22, 2017 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Dow/Getty Images)

How the WNBA Finals ended up on ESPN

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 4: The Seattle Storm celebrates after the game against the Phoenix Mercury during Game Five of the 2018 WNBA Playoffs on September 4, 2018 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Storm advance to WNBA Finals by slaying Taurasi and Mercury

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 2: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Seattle Storm during Game Four of the 2018 WNBA Semifinals on September 02, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA Takeaways: How Phoenix Mercury forced a Game 5

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm reacts during game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on August 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Storm 86-66. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The latest on Sue Bird’s latest broken nose: what it means for Game 5

ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 26: Washington's Elena Delle Donne (11), who had a game-high 32 points, is interviewed by ESPN following the conclusion of the WNBA semi-final playoff game between Atlanta and Washington on August 26th, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. The Washington Mystics defeated the Atlanta Dream by a score of 87 84. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Column: ESPN’s no-win situation over WNBA broadcast snafu