WNBA: Phoenix Mercury Roster and Team Information
Who Are the Phoenix Mercury?
The Phoenix Mercury are a professional basketball team competing in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Since its founding in 1997, the team has consistently ranked among the league's top teams, making numerous playoff appearances, capturing three WNBA Championships in 2007, 2009, and 2014, and consistently fielding an All-Star-caliber roster.
Current Phoenix Mercury Roster
Guards
- Diana Taurasi
- Skylar Diggins-Smith
- Kia Nurse
- Bria Hartley
- Sophie Cunningham
Forwards
- Brittney Griner
- Candace Parker
- Alanna Smith
- Shey Peddy
Centers
- Tina Charles
- Brionna Jones
Team Performance and Championships
The Phoenix Mercury have established themselves as a powerhouse in the WNBA, consistently competing for league titles and producing some of the league's greatest players.
- 3 WNBA Championships (2007, 2009, 2014)
- 10 WNBA Finals appearances
- 13 Western Conference Championships
- 24 All-WNBA Team selections
- 5 Defensive Player of the Year awards
Key Players
The Mercury roster boasts several All-Star players who have played instrumental roles in the team's success:
- Diana Taurasi: 10x All-Star, 3x WNBA Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist
- Brittney Griner: 8x All-Star, 2x WNBA Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist
- Candace Parker: 6x All-Star, 2x WNBA Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist
- Skylar Diggins-Smith: 4x All-Star, Olympic Silver Medalist
Head Coach
The Phoenix Mercury are led by Vanessa Nygaard, who was named head coach in 2022. Nygaard previously served as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Lynx and has a strong track record of player development and team success.
Home Arena
The Phoenix Mercury play their home games at Footprint Center, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
