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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In the latest Bird's Eye View by Sue Bird episode, Bird speaks on Diana Taurasi's jersey retirement. She even mentioned Taurasi encouraging Kelsey Plum to "Sign the extension" with the Phoenix Mercury. Good stuff. 👇 #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Had fun writing up on Alyssa Thomas' historical jersey retirement by the Connecticut Sun last Friday 👩‍💻

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

With the Connecticut Sun relocating to Houston as the Comets starting in 2027, Alyssa Thomas expressed gratitude to the franchise for believing in her potential and leadership. #WNBA My latest for on Alyssa Thomas’ special night 👩‍💻 Read it here- thepodiumfinish.net/inside-alyss...

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Inside Alyssa Thomas’ Historic No. 25 Jersey Retirement

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Alyssa Thomas, a forward for the Phoenix Mercury and part of the Connecticut Sun for 11 years, was celebrated as a Connecticut Sun legend before the game on Friday at Mohegan Sun A...

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Traveling to a different state and the wear and tear do it for this Mercury team. As I previously stated, they've been playing five games in eight days since August 1, and it's been hell. #WNBA Phoenix is 12-22 with 10 games remaining.

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Since August 1, the Phoenix Mercury have played five games in eight days. The team has another game in Los Angeles to wrap up the 5-game road trip on Tuesday night, then has two long stretches of 5-day and 6-day rests before playing at home for the rest of August. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Exactly six months ago, I began attending therapy. Celebrating small and big wins is what stands out to me. This year has provided me with many important lessons about perseverance and preparing for new challenges. I feel incredibly blessed and grateful. ☺️

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Our @dylankanesports.bsky.social has your immediate analysis of the big move, Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury. WATCH: #wnba youtube.com/shorts/w-U9m...

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BREAKING WNBA NEWS: Kelsey Plum traded to Phoenix Mercury, immediate analysis! #wnba

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

And I look forward to supporting sports journalists with different disabilities, reminding them that they belong regardless of their strengths and weaknesses.

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Leaving this right here: Someday I'll establish an organization with the words Diana Taurasi told me (that I belong in the sports journalism industry) back in February, especially on International Girls and Women in Sports Day. #WNBA

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Frankie de la Cretaz @thefrankiedlc.news · 23/07/2026

A quick look at the WNBA players that Caitlin Clark has targeted on the court and they all have two things in common, I wonder what those could be? That’s a list of all queer Black players. -DiJonai Carrington -Alyssa Thomas -DeWanna Bonner -Kiah Stokes -Chelsea Gray -Saniya Rivers

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Plus, they have their first round draft pick in the 2027 #WNBA Draft, which could help BIG TIME.

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Honestly, I think it's time to think about the decisions head coach Nate Tibbetts has been making throughout this season. The Phoenix Mercury just doesn't have an identity, they're trying to search, especially after the end of the BG/DT era. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Las Vegas Aces star Chelsea Gray's latest post on her Instagram story #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Both Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner give their flowers to Sami Whitcomb, who recorded nine points off the bench for the Mercury. "Coming back off of the injury that she saw one go down, I'm so happy for her, and she hit a huge one down the stretch," Bonner said of Whitcomb. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"I mean, that's when we have our most success is when we have balanced scoring, are more able to move the ball and get the easy open shots. It makes us a different team."- Alyssa Thomas on the Mercury's successes when the team has balanced scoring. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"The season before last, I think what made them so difficult to guard was their ability to move the ball, and they're back to doing that. You can't just focus on one person. Maliball is snapping around, and you have to plan for everybody." - Alyssa Thomas on what she has seen from the Lynx. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"She's a great player. She reads the game very well for a rookie, and she knows when to attack. She knows when to shoot. She knows when to get her teammates involved, and that's just unheard of." -DeWanna Bonner on what she saw from Olivia Miles for the Lynx against the Mercury. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"That's just a focus, (especially having) been in the league for 17 years. Just know that we can't dwell on that game. We can't let that game define who we are, what we've done this whole season, and how we play."- DeWanna Bonner on what made the Mercury prepared throughout the game. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"I think you just got to. You've been in the league so long; it's just the next game up. You don't have time to like dwell on a loss like that. It's not too much you can learn from it besides the embarrassment. It's just how you come out. -DeWanna Bonner on the Mercury's mindset against the Lynx.

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"It was different from the last time that we played them. Just again the little things down the stretch that seem to be the Achilles heel and the difference in winning and losing." -Alyssa Thomas on the positives from the Mercury's efforts against the Lynx on Monday night. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"Just taking what they gave us. A lot of teams know that you can have success when you play a small lineup against Minnesota. It makes it harder for them to stretch the defense out." -Alyssa Thomas on how the Lynx's defensive pressures made a difference against the Mercury. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"I mean, any moment for us at this point is important. You know, this is the make-or-break point of the season. Whether or not you're going to make that final push to try to get one of those playoff positions. -Alyssa Thomas on the Mercury's mindset heading into the #WNBA All-Star break. (1/2)

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"The biggest message today is we wanted to compete, and we wanted to respond from what had happened the other night in Vegas. Really proud of our group." -Nate Tibbetts after the Mercury's 4-point loss to the Lynx. (1/2) #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"This was a big statement game for us just to see how we were going to respond, and obviously, no one in there is excited that we lost. But we needed to come out and compete at a high level against one of the best teams in the league, and we did that tonight." -Nate Tibbetts on the Mercury. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"I'm glad that we didn't have to sit on that game very long. That was disappointing for our whole organization, our fan base. We're better than that; we showed that tonight." -Nate Tibbetts on the Phoenix Mercury's mindset heading into the rest of the regular season. #WNBA (1/2)

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"We had some really good performances. DB maybe got into the top five as far as steals in the league. Sami set a WNBA record for most threes off the bench, and then Kah and AT just really tried to will us to a victory." -Nate Tibbetts on the bright spots for the Phoenix Mercury. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

For the first time since 2022, the Minnesota Lynx sweep the regular season series over the Phoenix Mercury. With the loss, the Mercury also matched the total losses from the 2025 regular season with 17. Phoenix welcomes the Connecticut Sun at home on Friday. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Just an FYI, I'll be taking the night off from tonight's Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx road game and will get back at it on Friday 🏀 Excited to get back at it soon! 👩‍💻 #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The 2026 Phoenix Mercury so far: - not only one but two historical blowout losses—one at home to Minnesota on June 1 (34 points) & one on the road to Las Vegas Aces on July 11 (48 points). - there's inconsistencies on both ends of the court - Kristi Toliver is 1-0 as acting head coach #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Every time I see Diana Taurasi on #WNBA League Pass, I have a sense of nostalgia, especially having grown up seeing her greatness and interviewing her. I can't wait to see her getting her jersey number retired and inducted into the Mercury's Ring of Honor 🐐

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The Phoenix Mercury against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday: - shot 34.8 percent from the field - had 18 of their turnovers turned into 24 points scored - lost the rebounding battle (47-29) & assists (31-14). - got outscored in points in the paint (42-28) #WNBA

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

When California natives Minyon Moore and Sammy Doucette took over head coaching duties at Long Beach State and Cal State Fullerton, respectively, they were in familiar territory. Our David Yapkowitz on the new head coaches prepping for Year 1 in the Big West.

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Minyon Moore, Sammy Doucette ready to lead in Big West | The IX Basketball

Minyon Moore and Sammy Doucette hit the ground running as they continue to get acclimated as new Big West coaches.

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Annie Costabile @anniecostabile.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Three weeks ahead of the trade deadline, which the Sparks could be significant players in, the franchise has "parted ways" with GM Raegan Pebley. www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

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L.A. Sparks part with general manager Raegan Pebley

The Sparks were 39-66 under Pebley.

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

FINAL- las vegas wins 106-58 over phoenix. the mercury's 58 points is the lowest total this season. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I just saw the score by the Mercury through three quarters: 36 points while trailing by 43 points. This is hard to watch. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

With DT and BG gone, the team hasn't established its identity yet, even though they made it to the Finals last year. That's all I have to say. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I'm about to bring this up since Diana Taurasi retired and Brittney Griner left; watching Phoenix Mercury basketball hasn't been the same. These two players set the standard in the Valley for so long, and they're dearly missed. No disrespect to Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Marta Suarez’s impact with the Mercury has been evident as she continues to improve with each game. My latest story for The Podium Finish on how Suarez went from developmental player to signing a seven-day contract. 👩‍💻👇 thepodiumfinish.net/marta-suarez...?

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Marta Suarez: Developmental Player to Contract with Mercury

PHOENIX — On the day the Phoenix Mercury signed forward Marta Suarez to a developmental contract before the start of the regular season, the team immediately recognized her immense potential. Suarez w...

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

In the pregame, I asked Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White about the advice she gives her team regarding handling false narratives online and staying focused on their goals instead of getting distracted by outside noise. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

"We just got to keep focusing on us and keep getting better." -Nate Tibbetts on how the Phoenix Mercury looks to neutralize those emotions heading into tonight's home game against the Indiana Fever. Q- Hayden Cilley #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Just about last night, Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner became the third ever player in #WNBA History to surpass 8,000 career points, joining Diana Taurasi and Tina Charles. My latest for The Podium Finish 👩‍💻 thepodiumfinish.net/phoenix-merc...

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Phoenix Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner Reaches 8,000 Career Points

PHOENIX — Despite snapping a three-game winning streak in a loss to the Chicago Sky at home, one of the current Phoenix Mercury legends, forward DeWanna Bonner, made history on Tuesday. Bonner became ...

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Per Coach Marsh: Vandersloot will be playing under a minutes restriction for the foreseeable future. (Via Chicago State of Mind Sports on Twitter) #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The Chicago Sky's starting five for tonight against the Phoenix Mercury: - Natasha Cloud - Azurá Stevens - Kamilla Cardoso - Sydney Taylor - Courtney Vandersloot. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The Phoenix Mercury's starting five against the Chicago Sky: - Valériane Ayayi - DeWanna Bonner - Alyssa Thomas - Kahleah Copper - Lexi Held Noémie Brochant is upgraded to AVAILABLE. #WNBA

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Aya Abdeen @ayabdeen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh explains his decision to move Skylar Diggins to the bench. Question- Ann Schatz #WNBA

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Kaitlyn Chen provided the offense in many defensive battles at Princeton. On Monday, she did the same for the Golden State Valkyries in a 62-49 win over the Washington Mystics. Our @jennhatfield.bsky.social explains how it happened — and how Mystics coach and Princeton alum Sydney Johnson reacted.

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Kaitlyn Chen, bench spark Golden State Valkyries in defensive battle with Washington Mystics #wnba

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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The 2026 Wimbledon Championships have already been a wild ride, but plenty more is yet to come. Tennis Insider Joey Dillon previews the quarterfinal and discusses this week's top headlines in women's tennis: www.theixsports.com/newsletter/2...

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Down to eight at a wild Wimbledon | The IX Sports

Joey Dillon previews the 2026 women's quarterfinal matches at Wimbledon and shares the biggest women's tennis news of the week.

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