Phoenix Mercury

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 21: Lindsay Whalen #13 of the Minnesota Lynx looks to pass against the Los Angeles Sparks in Round One of the 2018 WNBA Playoffs on August 21, 2018 at 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

PODCAST: WNBA playoffs round 1 recap, Lynx/Sparks and Wings/Mercury

Heading into the playoffs, the Phoenix Mercury are pulling it together at the right time

Breaking down Mercury-Sparks one year after Los Angeles’ sweep

How DeWanna Bonner keys Mercury lineup change, title hopes

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 12: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury speaks with the media after the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 12, 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bonner’s big night leads Mercury over Sparks

INDIANAPOLIS - JULY 1: Devereaux Peters #14 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the game against the San Antonio Stars during their WNBA game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on July 1, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2016 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury: Devereaux Peters signs seven-day contract

UNCASVILLE, CT - JULY 13: Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) dribbles the ball up court during a WNBA game between Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun on July 13, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut won 91-87. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury: Diana Taurasi suspended for one game for seventh technical foul

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 21: Briann January #12 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against the Minnesota Lynx on July 21, 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Mercury downed by Lynx in tense battle

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 30: Elena Delle Donne #11 of the Washington Mystics handles the ball against the Phoenix Mercury 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)

Takeaways: Washington Mystics fall to Phoenix Mercury 84-74

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WATCH: Diana Taurasi gushes about Argentina, motherhood

WHITE PLAINS, NY - JUNE 26: Leilani Mitchell #5 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against the New York Liberty on June 26, 2018 at Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. 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 Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: New York Liberty fall to Phoenix Mercury

ATLANTA, GA JUNE 03: Phoenix's Brittney Griner (42) backs down the defense during the WNBA game between Atlanta and Phoenix on June 3, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Atlanta Dream by a score of 78 - 71. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Q and A with Brittney Griner on the Mercury’s defense, improving her offense

PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 16: Shekinna Stricklen #40 of the Connecticut Sun handles the ball against the Phoenix Mercury on June 16, 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury enter conversation for league’s best with dominant victory over Sun

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 18: The Dallas Wings and the Phoenix Mercury tipoff on May 18, 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Breaking down the Liz Cambage—Brittney Griner battle

PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 22: Ann Meyers Drysdale, Vice President of the Phoenix Mercury addresses the media during the announcement of the Boost Mobile WNBA All Star 2014 Game at the US Airway Center in Phoenix on July 19, 2014 on January 22, 2014 at U.S. Airways Center 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 2014 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

LISTEN: Ann Meyers Drysdale chats about the WBL, WNBA and more on the latest podcast

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 3: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Atlanta Dream on June 3, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Drop Off: Mercury win 3 straight playing through big 3

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 3: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Atlanta Dream on June 3, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Atlanta Dream’s shooting slump, Diana Taurasi’s greatness

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 04: Phoenix Mercury forward Angel Robinson (0) defended by Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) during the first half of an WNBA game between Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun on August 4, 2017, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut defeated Phoenix 93-92. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury sign Angel Robinson, waive Imani Wright

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 18: The Dallas Wings and the Phoenix Mercury tipoff on May 18, 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brittney Griner and Liz Cambage duel to open the 2018 WNBA season

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 04: The WNBA basketball lays on the court during the game as the Connecticut Sun host the Phoenix Mercury on August 04, 2017 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury waive 2018 second round pick Raisa Musina

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 3: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates a win against the Atlanta Dream on September 3, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Phoenix Mercury dream big with Brittney Griner

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 17: Brittney Griner

WNBA Preview: The Phoenix Mercury want another championship

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 17: Leilani Mitchell #5 of the Phoenix Mercury drives the ball against Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the first half of semifinal game three of the 2017 WNBA Playoffs at Talking Stick Resort Arena on September 17, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Sparks defeated the Mercury 89-87. 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)

Phoenix Mercury sign Leilani Mitchell to multi-year contract extension

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 27: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts during the game against the Seattle Storm during a WNBA game on August 27, 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Brashear/NBAE via Getty Images)

Diana Taurasi, Mercury start training camp with championship in sight

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 3: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the game against the New York Liberty during a WNBA game on September 3, 2016 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury kick off 2018 training camp

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 15: Alex Harden

Phoenix Mercury sign Alex Harden

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 4: Briann January

Phoenix Mercury acquire Briann January in trade with Fever

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Danielle Robinson

Minnesota Lynx acquire Danielle Robinson from Phoenix Mercury