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WNBA's 2023 season ushers in the superteam era

A crazy offseason sets the table for what could be an epic summer of basketball.

Axios

Brittney Griner Seems Ready to Fight

In an emotional first press conference this preseason, the superstar spoke of getting back into WNBA shape for the Mercury and continuing to advocate for Americans detained abroad.

Sports Illustrated

The 6 best moments from Brittany Griner’s first press conference since returning from detainment in Russia

Griner had an amazing quote about being resilient here that you need to see

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Diana Taurasi Gives Revealing Look Into Brittney Griner’s Return to Court After Detainment

The Mercury star described what she’s seeing from Griner on the court ahead of the 2023 season.

Sports Illustrated

Charles Barkley on WNBA Stars: ‘Y’all Should Not Have to Go to These Crap Countries to Make Money’

The NBA legend didn’t hold back his thoughts when speaking to Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.

Sports Illustrated

Super teams are nothing new in the WNBA, so what’s with all the added buzz?

When the smoke cleared on this year’s free-agency period, there were two landing spots for the collective group of stars, the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces. Both picked off the Sky’s championship players.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury, the AP reports

Griner has re-signed with the WNBA team on a one-year contract, a source told The Associated Press. The 32-year-old returned home from Russia in December after a high-level prisoner swap.

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Diana Taurasi Signs Multi-Year Deal to Stay With Mercury

She’s been with the team since 2004.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner spotted smiling at the Super Bowl after release from Russian prison

A relaxed, smiling Brittney Griner was seen smiling at the Super Bowl after taking in the PGA Tour in Phoenix

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner makes new public appearance after release from Russian prison

A relaxed, smiling Brittney Griner took in the golfing action at the ‘loudest hole on the rowdiest stop on the PGA Tour’

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner absent from USA camp, but keeping in touch

Brittney Griner texted her good friend Diana Taurasi on Tuesday morning asking how the USA Basketball training camp was going

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner might need to fly private. The WNBA doesn’t allow charters. What’s next?

Team travel has always been a trouble spot for the league and its players.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mercury’s Diana Taurasi Announces Intent to Return in 2023

The 40-year-old has won three WNBA titles during her career.

Sports Illustrated

Breanna Stewart set to lead loaded Team USA basketball team in FIBA World Cup

SEATTLE — Perhaps the most dynastic sports team will put its record-breaking streak on the line when the FIBA World Cup tips off this week in Sydney, Australia.

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Expert Picks, Predictions and More for the 2022 WNBA Playoffs

Will the No. 1 Aces go all the way for its first championship? Or will the Sky get the back-to-back titles?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Skylar Diggins-Smith will miss the rest of the regular season, making the Mercury’s path to the playoffs even tougher

It's going to be a tough road for the Mercury.

Sports Illustrated

Mercury Announce Diana Taurasi Will Miss Remainder of Regular Season

A quad strain will prevent the 10-time All-Star from finishing out the 18th regular season of her WNBA career.

Tribune News Service

Former UConn stars Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and others react to Paige Bueckers’ ACL tear and where the Huskies go from here

HARTFORD, Conn. — When Breanna Stewart heard UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers had torn the ACL in her left knee this week, she couldn’t help but think back to her own experience going through injuries, most notably an Achilles tendon tear in 2019.

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Mercury Focus on the Big Picture Amid Griner’s Conviction in Russia

While the Mercury star was found guilty of drug smuggling and sentenced to nine years by a Russian court, her teammates remain focused on bringing Griner home.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Diana Taurasi just did something only Michael Jordan and Dirk Nowitzki have done with her latest 30-point explosion

Diana Taurasi is one of the best players to ever touch a basketball court — period.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Red Sox Are in Free Fall

Getting swept by the Blue Jays was just the latest in a long string of misfortunes.

Sports Illustrated

It’s the End of an Era for Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi

The two GOATs met for one final time, at least in the regular season, Friday night in Phoenix.

Sports Illustrated

Diana Taurasi Appears in 500th Career WNBA Game

The Mercury star becomes just the second player in league history to accomplish the feat.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Storm and Mercury exchange amazing moments of great Sue Bird-Diana Taurasi battles

This was a fun way of celebrating these two WNBA greats before their final faceoff.

USA Today Sports Media Group

12 fantastic photos of Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi through the years

We'll miss watching these two compete against one another.

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