With the playoffs all but out of reach, the Mercury are left to find meaning in their final nine games and determine what they can carry into next season.
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Posted inWashington Mystics
‘Erase your potential’: Inside the Washington Mystics’ player development process
Player development is a big reason why the Mystics will likely make their first playoff appearance since 2023 this season
Posted inMinnesota Lynx
Minnesota is viewing its longest road trip of the season as a battle test and a sprint
Reeve: ‘If we were looking to be a little more battle tested, then that happened tonight.’
Posted inFeatures
Ta’Niya Latson is finding her confidence with the Las Vegas Aces
Latson signed a development contract with the Aces after being waived by the Los Angeles Sparks
Posted inWNBA
Bridget Carleton, ‘an automatic No. 1’ for Portland, is just getting better
Carleton is also the ‘prototype’ for Unrivaled, the league’s GM, Clare Duwelius, tells The IX Sports
Posted inSeattle Storm
Back from injury, masked Ezi Magbegor brings defense and leadership to Seattle Storm
Magbegor: “I think it’s more just like letting my voice like kind of come and be heard in certain situations, and not feeling like it needs to be validated by others — being confident in myself”
Posted inPodcasts
The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: Stephanie White’s message and the WNBA’s fight for dignity
This week the hosts break down Stephanie White’s comments to the media Tuesday and the rise of bad actors creating a moral panic about transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Posted inGolden State Valkyries
Tiffany Hayes is thriving in a veteran role with the Valkyries
Hayes is playing fewer minutes, but staying healthy and guiding a young Golden State squad
Posted inAtlanta Dream
Behind the Dream’s decision to hold at the WNBA trade deadline
The Dream were in active discussions, but no deals came to fruition
Posted inDallas Wings
‘Only way is through’: Dallas Wings look to break out of rut in season’s final quarter
Paige Bueckers: “The only way is through, the only one that can help us out of our little rut is us”
