Phoenix Mercury

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 05: (L-R) Yvonne Turner #6, Brittney Griner #42, Danielle Robinson #11, Camille Little #20 and Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury huddle up during a break from the WNBA game against the Washington Mystics at Talking Stick Resort Arena on July 5, 2017 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Your Day in Women’s Basketball, July 21: Players enthusiastic days before tip-off

Your Day in Women’s Basketball, July 16: Big additions put Mercury in title contention

WNBA bubble life: Players chronicle time at IMG Academy complex on social media

Your Day in Women’s Basketball, July 13: WNBA schedule released

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 18: Forward Isabelle Harrison #20 of the Dallas Wings looks to pass the ball in the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on July 18, 2019 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. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Your Day in Women’s Basketball, July 7: Seven players test positive for coronavirus

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 15: Kia Nurse #5 of the New York Liberty pushes the ball up the court after stealing the ball from the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on June 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

WNBA teams, players celebrate league’s return, Canada Day

AUBURN HILLS, MI - SEPTEMBER 05: Cappie Pondexter #23 of the Phoenix Mercury moves the ball during Game One of the WNBA Finals against the Detroit Shock at the Palace of Auburn Hills on September 5, 2007 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Detroit won 108-100. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Fox Sports Arizona to re-air classic Phoenix Mercury WNBA Finals games

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

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Coach Sandy Brondello of the Opals speaks to the team during the International match between the Australian Opals and China at AIS on September 17, 2019 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images)

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

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 10: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough #32 of the Washington Mystics reacts during a game against the Connecticut Sun during Game Five of the 2019 WNBA Finals on October 10, 2019 at St Elizabeths East Entertainment & 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)

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

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 04: Olivia Epoupa #0 of the Capitals celebrates winning game two of the WNBL Grand Final series between the University of Canberra Capitals and Southside Flyers at AIS Arena on March 04, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

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