Phoenix Mercury

France's defender Bria Hartley (C) plays the ball during the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament match between France and Puerto Rico, on February 9, 2020, at the Prado stadium in Bourges, Center France. (Photo by GUILLAUME SOUVANT / AFP) (Photo by GUILLAUME SOUVANT/AFP via Getty Images)

Bria Hartley’s French Olympic debut postponed one year

With Olympics postponed, Australia’s Sandy Brondello says team’s goal hasn’t changed

Phoenix Mercury trade first-round pick Jocelyn Willoughby for Shatori Walker-Kimbrough

Phoenix Mercury to bring Epoupa and Blicavs to training camp

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 26: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Dallas Wings handles the ball against Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury on August 26, 2016 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury acquire Skylar Diggins-Smith

MINNEAPOLIS - JULY 28: Back Row (L-R) Jewell Loyd, Angel McCoughtry, Tina Charles, Liz Cambage, Chiney Ogwumike, Rebekkah Brunson. Front Row (L-R) Allie Quigley, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Candace Parker, Chelsea Gray, and Maya Moore of Team Parker pose for a photo during the Verizon WNBA All-Star Game on July 28, 2018 at the 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury in talks to acquire Tina Charles, Skylar Diggins-Smith

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against the Washington Mystics on June 30, 2018 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Connecticut Sun make blockbuster trade for DeWanna Bonner

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

PHOENIX, AZ- JULY 14: DeWanna Bonner #24, Diana Taurasi #3, and Brittney Griner #42 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)

Free Agency and the Phoenix Mercury: The challenges and the needs

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 17: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces drives against Sancho Lyttle #31 of the Phoenix Mercury on June 17, 2018 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Todd Lussier/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sancho Lyttle announces her retirement

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- August 12: Diamond DeShields #1 of the Chicago Sky in action during the Connecticut Sun Vs Chicago Sky, WNBA regular season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 12, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Diamond DeShields helps Chicago Sky cruise past Phoenix Mercury in first round playoff game

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 31: Brittney Griner #42 of Phoenix Mercury hugs Liz Cambage #8 of Las Vegas Aces after the game on May 31, 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)

Expectations for Phoenix Mercury largely unknown in playoffs

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)

Diana Taurasi doubtful for opening round of WNBA playoffs

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

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)

Putting it back together: Notes from the Chicago Sky’s victory over the Phoenix Mercury

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)

What’s next? The aftermath of Saturday night 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

Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) congratulates Connecticut Sun forward Morgan Tuck (33) during the WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on August 01, 2019. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Connecticut Sun grind out a win against the Phoenix Mercury

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 30: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics smiles after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 30, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: In a battle of All-Stars, Washington’s Delle Donne and Toliver beat Phoenix’s Griner and Bonner

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)

Phoenix Mercury vs Dallas Wings: You again?