Brendon Kleen

Brendon Kleen

Joined: Aug 7, 2015

Journalism/Sports and Media Dual Major at Arizona State University. Do the Shumpty Shump.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 12: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against Jessica Breland #51 of the Atlanta Dream during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on June 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Mercury find their versatile starting forward with trade for Jessica Breland

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04: Bria Hartley #8 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on August 4, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/NBAE/Getty Images)

Bria Hartley joins Phoenix Mercury as unrestricted free agent

PHOENIX, AZ- AUGUST 18: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the New York Liberty on August 18, 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

DeWanna Goner: Phoenix Mercury trade DeWanna Bonner to Connecticut, must pivot quickly

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 22: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx speaks with Assistant Coach Cheryl Reeve during the game on June 22, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

With Sylvia Fowles and Cheryl Reeve, the Minnesota Lynx can never be counted out

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 29: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the Atlanta Dream on August 29, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Time is no longer on the side of the Phoenix Mercury as they await the real Diana Taurasi

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 01: Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner (21) in action during a WNBA game between Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun on August 1, 2019, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Diana Taurasi returns, Brianna Turner steps up for Mercury

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 16: Dewanna Bonner #24 hi-fives Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury on August 16, 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mercury notebook: Thin roster competitive, opposing coaches react to BG suspension

PHOENIX, AZ- AUGUST 10: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 10, 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘It’s not consistent across the board’: Brittney Griner responds to her three-game suspension

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 8: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury greets her teammate as she exits the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 8, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘It’s just these little moments that keep me from being on the court’: Diana Taurasi on the realities of recovery in Year 16

PHOENIX, AZ- AUGUST 10: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the game against the Dallas Wings on August 10, 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tempers flare as Kristine Anigwe and Brittney Griner dust-up clears benches in Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 4: Yvonne Turner #6 of the Phoenix Mercury high fives her teammates during the game against the Washington Mystics on August 4. 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)

Takeaways: Short-handed Mercury end Mystics’ winning streak

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 27: Erica Wheeler #17 of Team Wilson reacts after receiving the MVP trophy at the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Team Wilson defeated Team Delle Donne 129-126. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

How WNBA All-Star game MVP Erica Wheeler turned an escape into a celebration

PHOENIX, AZ- JULY 23: Head Coach Sandy Brondello hi-fives Briann January #12 of the Phoenix Mercury on July 23, 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)

Phoenix Mercury complete season sweep of Indiana Fever with blowout win

PHOENIX, AZ- JULY 14: The Phoenix Mercury react after a game against the Dallas Wings on July 14, 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)

The Mercury at the midpoint: Taurasi recovery, rebounding among many concerns

PHOENIX, AZ- JULY 14: Diana Taurasi #3 and Camille Little #20 of Phoenix Mercury smile after a game against the Dallas Wings on July 14, 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)

Next woman up: Camille Little shines off the bench as Phoenix Mercury win, 69-64

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams #2 during the Chicago Sky versus the Los Angeles Sparks game on June 30, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams suspended 10 games