Phoenix Mercury

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 5: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the New York Liberty on June 5, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York, 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)

Diana Taurasi set the bar for shooting in 2006, and almost reached it again 12 years later.

Cappie Pondexter announces her retirement

Phoenix Mercury sign Alexis Peterson to training camp contract

The future comes fast: the Mercury started preparing with the 2019 WNBA Draft

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Phoenix Mercury talks with media after the game 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

DeWanna Bonner re-signs with the Phoenix Mercury

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 27: DeWanna Bonner #24 and Sancho Lyttle #31 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts during game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 27, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sancho Lyttle re-signs with the Phoenix Mercury

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Essence Carson #17 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics in Round Two of the 2018 WNBA Playoffs on August 23, 2018 at George Washington University 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)

What Essence Carson signing with Mercury means for the West

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 5: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury and Odyssey Sims #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks talk before the game between the two teams on August 5, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: Odyssey Sims, Mercury agree to max offer sheet

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 14: Todd Troxel of the Phoenix Mercury poses for a head shot during Media Day on May 14, 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 fire assistant coach Todd Troxel after assault charge

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 - SEPTEMBER 2: Brittney Griner #42 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

How Brittney Griner found another gear and kept the Mercury alive

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’s Yvonne Turner stars in starting role in Game 3

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury falls over Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm as they attempt to control the ball during game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals 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)

Seattle Phoenix WNBA Semifinals Game 3 Takeaways

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 28: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury is seen against the Seattle Storm during Game Two of the WNBA SemiFinals at KeyArena 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Storm-Mercury Takeaways Game 2 — What just happened?

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 26: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm talks to the media during halftime against the Phoenix Mercury during Game One of the 2018 WNBA Semifinals on August 26, 2018 at KeyArena 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Breanna Stewart leads way in Storm Game 1 win over Mercury

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 23: Phoenix Mercury guard Briann January (12), Phoenix Mercury forward Stephanie Talbot (8), Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3), Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) and Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) during the second round of the WNBA playoff game between Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun on August 23, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Phoenix won 96-86. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2018 WNBA Playoffs: Connecticut falls victim to Diana Taurasi, 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

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 17: The Phoenix Mercury celebrate a win over Atlanta Dream after the game on August 17, 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)

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

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 12: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

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

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 27: DeWanna Bonner #24 and Sancho Lyttle #31 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts during game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 27, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

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