2010 Phoenix Mercury season
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The 2010 WNBA season is the 14th season for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association
.
dispersal draft
. The Mercury waived their pick.
.
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{|class="navbox wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:100px"|Signed
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:210px"|Former team
|- style="height:40px"
| Brooke Smith
|| February 9, 2010 || re-signed
|- style="height:40px"
| Candice Dupree
|| March 30, 2010 || Chicago Sky
|- style="height:40px"
| Penny Taylor || April 16, 2010 || re-signed
|- style="height:40px"
| Temeka Johnson
|| April 16, 2010 || re-signed
|- style="height:40px"
| Sequoia Holmes
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
|- style="height:40px"
| Taylor Lilley
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
|- style="height:40px"
| Kara Braxton
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:100px"|Left
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:210px"|New team
|- style="height:40px"
| Le'coe Willingham
|| February 9, 2010 || Seattle Storm
|- style="height:40px"
| Cappie Pondexter
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
|- style="height:40px"
| Kelly Mazzante
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
|- style="height:40px"
| Nicole Ohlde
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
!width="50"|Pos.
!width="250"|Starter
!width="250"|Bench
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | C
| Tangela Smith
| Brooke Smith
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PF
| Candice Dupree
| Kara Braxton
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SF
| Penny Taylor
| DeWanna Bonner
/ Sequoia Holmes
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SG
| Diana Taurasi
| Taylor Lilley
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PG
| Temeka Johnson
| Ketia Swanier
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00" | 2010 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2010 WNBA season is the 14th season for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association
.
dispersal draft
. The Mercury waived their pick.
.
{| class="navbox wikitable"
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="2%"| Round
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="5%"| Pick
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
|-
| 2
| 24
| Tyra Grant
|
| Penn State
|-
| 3
| 26
| Nyeshia Stevenson
|
| Oklahoma
|-
|}
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width=125"|Date
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" colspan=2|Trade
|-
| rowspan=2|March 26, 2009
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
| width=325|To Los Angeles Sparks
|-
| Temeka Johnson
| first round pick in 2010 draft
|-
| rowspan=2|March 30, 2010
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
| width=325|To New York Liberty
|-
| Candice Dupree
(from Chi.
)
| Cappie Pondexter
and Kelly Mazzante
|-
| rowspan=2|July 23, 2010
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
| width=325|To Tulsa Shock
|-
| Kara Braxton
| Nicole Ohlde
and a first-round pick in 2011 Draft
|}
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{|class="navbox wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:100px"|Signed
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:210px"|Former team
|- style="height:40px"
| Brooke Smith
|| February 9, 2010 || re-signed
|- style="height:40px"
| Candice Dupree
|| March 30, 2010 || Chicago Sky
|- style="height:40px"
| Penny Taylor || April 16, 2010 || re-signed
|- style="height:40px"
| Temeka Johnson
|| April 16, 2010 || re-signed
|- style="height:40px"
| Sequoia Holmes
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
|- style="height:40px"
| Taylor Lilley
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
|- style="height:40px"
| Kara Braxton
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:100px"|Left
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:210px"|New team
|- style="height:40px"
| Le'coe Willingham
|| February 9, 2010 || Seattle Storm
|- style="height:40px"
| Cappie Pondexter
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
|- style="height:40px"
| Kelly Mazzante
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
|- style="height:40px"
| Nicole Ohlde
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
!width="50"|Pos.
!width="250"|Starter
!width="250"|Bench
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | C
| Tangela Smith
| Brooke Smith
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PF
| Candice Dupree
| Kara Braxton
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SF
| Penny Taylor
| DeWanna Bonner
/ Sequoia Holmes
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SG
| Diana Taurasi
| Taylor Lilley
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PG
| Temeka Johnson
| Ketia Swanier
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00" | 2010 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2010 WNBA season is the 14th season for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association
.
dispersal draft
. The Mercury waived their pick.
.
{| class="navbox wikitable"
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="2%"| Round
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="5%"| Pick
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
|-
| 2
| 24
| Tyra Grant
|
| Penn State
|-
| 3
| 26
| Nyeshia Stevenson
|
| Oklahoma
|-
|}
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width=125"|Date
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" colspan=2|Trade
|-
| rowspan=2|March 26, 2009
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
| width=325|To Los Angeles Sparks
|-
| Temeka Johnson
| first round pick in 2010 draft
|-
| rowspan=2|March 30, 2010
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
| width=325|To New York Liberty
|-
| Candice Dupree
(from Chi.
)
| Cappie Pondexter
and Kelly Mazzante
|-
| rowspan=2|July 23, 2010
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
| width=325|To Tulsa Shock
|-
| Kara Braxton
| Nicole Ohlde
and a first-round pick in 2011 Draft
|}
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{|class="navbox wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:100px"|Signed
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:210px"|Former team
|- style="height:40px"
| Brooke Smith
|| February 9, 2010 || re-signed
|- style="height:40px"
| Candice Dupree
|| March 30, 2010 || Chicago Sky
|- style="height:40px"
| Penny Taylor || April 16, 2010 || re-signed
|- style="height:40px"
| Temeka Johnson
|| April 16, 2010 || re-signed
|- style="height:40px"
| Sequoia Holmes
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
|- style="height:40px"
| Taylor Lilley
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
|- style="height:40px"
| Kara Braxton
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:100px"|Left
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:210px"|New team
|- style="height:40px"
| Le'coe Willingham
|| February 9, 2010 || Seattle Storm
|- style="height:40px"
| Cappie Pondexter
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
|- style="height:40px"
| Kelly Mazzante
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
|- style="height:40px"
| Nicole Ohlde
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
!width="50"|Pos.
!width="250"|Starter
!width="250"|Bench
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | C
| Tangela Smith
| Brooke Smith
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PF
| Candice Dupree
| Kara Braxton
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SF
| Penny Taylor
| DeWanna Bonner
/ Sequoia Holmes
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SG
| Diana Taurasi
| Taylor Lilley
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PG
| Temeka Johnson
| Ketia Swanier
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00" | 2010 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || May 2 || 4:00pm || @ Seattle
|| 58-77 || Williams (19) || Paris
(9) || Stevenson, Williams (2) || KeyArena
4,912 || 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2 || May 8 || 10:00pm || China National Team
|| 106-78 || Johnson
(21) || Bonner
(7) || Swanier
(7) || US Airways Center
2,393 || 1-1
|}
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00" | 2010 Game Log: Regular Season
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#eeeeee; color:#000000" | Watch all games live on WNBA LiveAccess
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
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! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1 || May 15 || 2:00pm || Los Angeles
|| ESPN2 || 78-77 || Dupree
(17) || Dupree
(10) || Taurasi
, Johnson
(3) || US Airways Center
14,772 || 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || May 22 || 10:00pm || Seattle
|| || 89-95 (OT) || Bonner
(24) || Bonner
(12) || Johnson
, Taylor (5) || US Airways Center
10,144 || 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || May 25 || 7:00pm || @ Tulsa || ESPN2 || 110-96 || Taurasi
(35) || Dupree
(14) || Taylor (7) || BOK Center
4,100 || 2-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 4 || May 28 || 10:00pm || Atlanta
|| || 93-96 || Taurasi
(30) || Bonner
(13) || Taylor (7) || US Airways Center
7,986 || 2-2
|}
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 5 || June 1 || 7:30pm || @ Minnesota
|| ESPN2 || 82-92 || Taurasi
(21) || Dupree
(9) || Johnson
(5) || Target Center
6,854 || 2-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 6 || June 4 || 10:00pm || Los Angeles
|| || 90-89 || Bonner
(24) || Dupree
(8) || Johnson
(5) || US Airways Center
6,485 || 3-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 7 || June 6 || 9:00pm || @ Seattle
|| KONG || 74-97 || Bonner
(12) || T. Smith
(8) || Taylor (6) || KeyArena
7,827 || 3-4
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 8 || June 8 || 10:30pm || @ Los Angeles
|| PRIME || 91-92 || Taurasi
(21) || T. Smith
(9) || Johnson
, Taylor (9) || STAPLES Center
7,993 || 3-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 9 || June 10 || 10:00pm || Minnesota
|| FS-A
|| 99-88 || Taurasi
(31) || Dupree
(8) || Johnson
(8) || US Airways Center
5,504 || 4-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 10 || June 12 || 10:00pm || Tulsa || || 116-84 || Dupree
, Taurasi
(18) || Bonner
(7) || Taylor (8) || US Airways Center
6,580 || 5-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 11 || June 18 || 10:00pm || San Antonio
|| || 105-108 || Taurasi
(39) || Dupree
(11) || Johnson
, Taurasi
(7) || US Airways Center
6,147 || 5-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 12 || June 20 || 6:00pm || Connecticut
|| NBATV
FS-A
|| 94-96 || Taurasi
(24) || Ohlde
(7) || Taylor (4) || US Airways Center
6,068 || 5-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 13 || June 25 || 7:30pm || @ Connecticut
|| CSN-NE
|| 79-82 || Taurasi
(26) || Bonner
(10) || Taurasi
(6) || Mohegan Sun Arena
9,518 || 5-8
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 14 || June 27 || 4:00pm || @ Washington
|| NBATV
CSN-MA || 85-95 || Taurasi
(18) || Dupree
(9) || Taurasi
(4) || Verizon Center
7,547 || 5-9
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 15 || June 29 || 7:00pm || @ Atlanta
|| SSO
|| 88-94 || Taylor (31) || Bonner
(9) || Johnson
(12) || Philips Arena
4,073 || 5-10
|}
|-
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 16 || July 1 || 10:00pm || Washington
|| FS-A
|| 104-107 || Dupree
, Taylor (23) || Dupree
(9) || Johnson
(11) || US Airways Center
5,509 || 5-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 17 || July 3 || 10:00pm || New York
|| || 97-82 || Dupree
(24) || T. Smith
(10) || Taurasi
(5) || US Airways Center
6,780 || 6-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 18 || July 6 || 10:00pm || @ Los Angeles
|| ESPN2 || 98-89 || Taurasi
(30) || Dupree
(12) || Taurasi
(7) || STAPLES Center
8,336 || 7-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 19 || July 14 || 3:30pm || Seattle
|| FS-A
|| 107-111 (3OT) || Taurasi
(44) || Dupree
(14) || Taruasi
, Taylor (4) || US Airways Center
13,508 || 7-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 20 || July 17 || 10:00pm || Tulsa || || 97-88 || Taylor (29) || Taurasi
(7) || Taurasi
(8) || US Airways Center
8,564 || 8-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 21 || July 22 || 8:00pm || @ Tulsa || COX || 123-91 || Taurasi
(26) || Bonner
(7) || Johnson
(7) || BOK Center
3,333 || 9-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 22 || July 24 || 8:00pm || @ Minnesota
|| NBATV
FS-N || 127-124 (2OT) || Dupree
(32) || Dupree
(16) || Johnson
(9) || Target Center
8,518 || 10-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 23 || July 27 || 9:30pm || @ Seattle
|| ESPN2 || 85-91 || Taurasi
(27) || Taylor (7) || Taurasi
, Taylor (6) || KeyArena
8,044 || 10-13
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 24 || July 29 || 10:00pm || Minnesota
|| || 110-92 || Taylor (22) || Dupree
, T. Smith
(8) || Johnson
(8) || US Airways Center
7,037 || 11-13
|}
|-
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 25 || August 1 || 6:00pm || Chicago
|| NBATV
FS-A
CN100
|| 97-96 || Taurasi
(35) || Bonner
, Braxton
, Dupree
(6) || Taurasi
(11) || US Airways Center
11,237 || 12-13
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 26 || August 3 || 8:00pm || @ San Antonio
|| || 103-92 || Dupree
(24) || Dupree
(12) || Taurasi
(10) || AT&T Center
6,116 || 13-13
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 27 || August 6 || 10:00pm || San Antonio
|| || 103-87 || T. Smith
, Taylor (18) || Braxton
(7) || Taylor (8) || US Airways Center
12,909 || 14-13
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 28 || August 8 || 6:00pm || Indiana
|| || 82-104 || Taurasi
(21) || Dupree
(6) || Taurasi
(7) || US Airways Center
10,995 || 14-14
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 29 || August 10 || 8:00pm || @ Chicago
|| || 82-91 || Taurasi
(28) || T. Smith
(10) || Taylor (7) || Allstate Arena
4,089 || 14-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 30 || August 13 || 7:00pm || @ Indiana
|| || 90-110 || Johnson
(23) || Braxton
, Taylor (6) || Taurasi
(4) || Conseco Fieldhouse
10,002 || 14-16
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 31 || August 14 || 7:30pm || @ New York
|| NBATV
MSG
|| 69-107 || Bonner
(20) || Braxton
, Dupree
(8) || Johnson
(4) || Madison Square Garden
9,645 || 14-17
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 32 || August 17 || 10:30pm || @ Los Angeles
|| NBATV
PRIME || 90-84 || Braxton
(16) || Dupree
, Taylor (11) || Taylor (7) || STAPLES Center
8,817 || 15-17
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 33 || August 20 || 7:00pm || Seattle
|| || 71-78 || Braxton
(15) || Bonner
(7) || Bonner
(4) || US Airways Center
12,459 || 15-18
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 34 || August 22 || 3:00pm || @ San Antonio
|| || 82-83 || Bonner
(20) || Bonner
(12) || Bonner
, Lilley
, Swanier
(3) || AT&T Center
8,331 || 15-19
|}
|}
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00" | 2010 Game Log: Postseason
|- valign="top"
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Series
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1 || August 26 || 9:00pm || San Antonio
|| ESPN2 || 106-93 || Dupree
(32) || Dupree
(8) || Taurasi
(10) || US Airways Center
8,927 || 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2 || August 28 || 1:00pm || @ San Antonio
|| ESPN2 || 92-73 || Taurasi
(23) || Dupree
(11) || Taylor (12) || AT&T Center
6,763 || 2-0
|}
|-
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Series
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || September 2 || 10:00pm || @ Seattle
|| NBATV || 74-82 || Taylor (16) || Dupree
(11) || Johnson
(7) || KeyArena
9,686 || 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || September 5 || 3:00pm || Seattle
|| ABC
|| 88-91 || Taurasi
(28) || T. Smith
(7) || Johnson
(12) || US Airways Center
9,010 || 0-2
|}
|}
|-
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="16%" | Player
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | GP
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | GS
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | MPG
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | FG%
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | 3P%
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | FT%
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | RPG
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="5%" | APG
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | SPG
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | BPG
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | PPG
|-
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| 32 || 4 || 25.4 || .465 || .358 || .840 || 6.1 || 1.3 || 0.69 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|1.16 || 12.0
|-
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| 13 || 0 || 17.2 || .544 || .000 || .711 || 4.8 || 1.2 || 0.62 || 0.38 || 11.1
|-
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| style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || 29.8 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|.664 || .000 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|.936 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|7.6 || 1.3 || 1.03 || 0.82 || 15.7
|-
|
| 15 || 0 || 7.9 || .205 || .000 || .733 || 1.3 || 0.4 || 0.40 || 0.00 || 1.8
|-
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| style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || 27.3 || .411 || .309 || .796 || 3.2 || 4.7 || 0.94 || 0.21 || 9.2
|-
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| 21 || 1 || 10.8 || .397 || .326 || .909 || 0.9 || 0.7 || 0.52 || 0.05 || 3.3
|-
|
| 20 || 0 || 11.1 || .442 || .000 || .609 || 1.9 || 0.5 || 0.20 || 0.40 || 3.0
|-
|
| 16 || 0 || 8.2 || .739 || .000 || .857 || 1.8 || 0.3 || 0.06 || 0.25 || 2.5
|-
|
| style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || 29.2 || .395 || .347 || .750 || 5.2 || 0.9 || 0.68 || 0.85 || 9.2
|-
|
| 32 || 0 || 10.1 || .391 || .387 || .524 || 1.2 || 1.7 || 0.34 || 0.03 || 3.0
|-
|
| 32 || 32 || 30.0 || .509 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|.442 || .893 || 4.4 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|5.0 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|1.47 || 0.28 || 15.9
|-
|
| 31 || 31 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|32.2 || .427 || .374 || .912 || 4.3 || 4.7 || 1.23 || 0.61 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|22.6
|}
Women's National Basketball Association
The Women's National Basketball Association is a women's professional basketball league in the United States. It currently is composed of twelve teams. The league was founded on April 24, 1996 as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association...
.
Dispersal draft
Based on the Mercury's 2009 record, they would pick 12th in the Sacramento MonarchsSacramento Monarchs
The Sacramento Monarchs were a basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 until folding on November 20, 2009...
dispersal draft
Dispersal draft
A dispersal draft is a process in professional sports for assigning players to a new team when their current team goes out of business, consolidates with another team, or for some other reason ceases to exist. Since most sports drafts are held in North America, this is where most dispersal drafts...
. The Mercury waived their pick.
WNBA Draft
The following are the Mercury's selections in the 2010 WNBA Draft2010 WNBA Draft
The 2010 WNBA Draft is the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. The draft was held on April 8, 2010. The first round was shown on ESPN2 , while the second and third rounds were shown on NBA TV and ESPNU.A lottery was...
.
Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | School/Team/Country |
---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 24 | Tyra Grant | Penn State | |
3 | 26 | Nyeshia Stevenson | Oklahoma University of Oklahoma The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its... |
|
Transaction log
- March 26, 2009: The Mercury traded their first round pick in the 2010 draft to the Los Angeles Sparks in return for Temeka Johnson.
- February 9: The Mercury signed Brooke Smith to a training camp contract.
- February 26: The Mercury signed Ashley Paris to a training camp contract.
- March 17: The Mercury signed Lanae Williams to a training camp contract.
- March 30: The Mercury traded Cappie Pondexter and Kelly Mazzante to the New York Liberty in exchange for Candice Dupree from the Chicago Sky, as part of a three-team trade.
- April 16: The Mercury re-signed Penny Taylor and Temeka Johnson.
- May 3: The Mercury waived Tyra Grant.
- May 11: The Mercury waived Nyeshia Stevenson and Ashley Paris.
- May 13: The Mercury waived Lanae Williams and Yuko Oga.
- July 23: The Mercury traded Nicole Ohlde and a first-round pick in the 2011 Draft to the Tulsa Shock in exchange for Kara Braxton.
Trades
Date | Trade | |
---|---|---|
March 26, 2009 | To Phoenix Mercury Phoenix Mercury The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises... |
To Los Angeles Sparks Los Angeles Sparks The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began... |
Temeka Johnson Temeka Johnson Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:... |
first round pick in 2010 draft | |
March 30, 2010 | To Phoenix Mercury Phoenix Mercury The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises... |
To New York Liberty New York Liberty The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league... |
Candice Dupree Candice Dupree -External links:**... (from Chi. Chicago Sky The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender... ) |
Cappie Pondexter Cappie Pondexter Cappie Pondexter is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. She was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Pondexter is known for her scrappy play, quick crossovers and deadly midrange jumpshot... and Kelly Mazzante Kelly Mazzante Kelly Anne Mazzante is a professional basketball player in the WNBA. She is the all-time leading scorer in Big Ten basketball history .-Early life and college career:... |
|
July 23, 2010 | To Phoenix Mercury Phoenix Mercury The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises... |
To Tulsa Shock |
Kara Braxton Kara Braxton Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:... |
Nicole Ohlde Nicole Ohlde Nicole Katherine Ohlde is an American professional basketball player. She recently played for the Tulsa Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association.-College years:... and a first-round pick in 2011 Draft |
Additions
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{|class="navbox wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:100px"|Signed
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:210px"|Former team
|- style="height:40px"
| Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith (basketball)
Brooke Smith is a professional basketball player in the WNBA.-High school:Smith played for Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, California, where she was named a WBCA All-American...
|| February 9, 2010 || re-signed
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
|- style="height:40px"
| Candice Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
|| March 30, 2010 || Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
|- style="height:40px"
| Penny Taylor || April 16, 2010 || re-signed
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
|- style="height:40px"
| Temeka Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
|| April 16, 2010 || re-signed
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
|- style="height:40px"
| Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.-External links:*...
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
|- style="height:40px"
| Taylor Lilley
Taylor Lilley
Taylor Paige Lilley is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.Free agent signed by the Phoenix Mercury, made the team roster for 2010 season over the two draft picks of the year...
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
|- style="height:40px"
| Kara Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
Subtractions
{|class="navbox wikitable" style="text-align: center"|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:100px"|Left
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:210px"|New team
|- style="height:40px"
| Le'coe Willingham
Le'coe Willingham
Le'coe Willingham is a professional basketball player. Attending Hephzibah High School, she won the 1998 AAAA Georgia State Women's state high jump title...
|| February 9, 2010 || Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|- style="height:40px"
| Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. She was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Pondexter is known for her scrappy play, quick crossovers and deadly midrange jumpshot...
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
|- style="height:40px"
| Kelly Mazzante
Kelly Mazzante
Kelly Anne Mazzante is a professional basketball player in the WNBA. She is the all-time leading scorer in Big Ten basketball history .-Early life and college career:...
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
|- style="height:40px"
| Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Katherine Ohlde is an American professional basketball player. She recently played for the Tulsa Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association.-College years:...
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
Roster
Depth
{| style="text-align: center; background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00"!width="50"|Pos.
!width="250"|Starter
!width="250"|Bench
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | C
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
| Tangela Smith
Tangela Smith
-External links:***...
| Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith may refer to:* Brooke Smith , actress, Dr. Erica Hahn on Grey's Anatomy and lead actress in 2001 film Series 7: The Contenders* Brooke Smith , center for WNBA's Phoenix Mercury...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PF
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
| Candice Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
| Kara Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SF
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
| Penny Taylor
| DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
/ Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.-External links:*...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SG
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
| Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
| Taylor Lilley
Taylor Lilley
Taylor Paige Lilley is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.Free agent signed by the Phoenix Mercury, made the team roster for 2010 season over the two draft picks of the year...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PG
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
| Temeka Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
| Ketia Swanier
Ketia Swanier
Naketia "Ketia" Marie Swanier is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the guard position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-College career:...
|}
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00" | 2010 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2010 WNBA season is the 14th season for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association
Women's National Basketball Association
The Women's National Basketball Association is a women's professional basketball league in the United States. It currently is composed of twelve teams. The league was founded on April 24, 1996 as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association...
.
Dispersal draft
Based on the Mercury's 2009 record, they would pick 12th in the Sacramento MonarchsSacramento Monarchs
The Sacramento Monarchs were a basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 until folding on November 20, 2009...
dispersal draft
Dispersal draft
A dispersal draft is a process in professional sports for assigning players to a new team when their current team goes out of business, consolidates with another team, or for some other reason ceases to exist. Since most sports drafts are held in North America, this is where most dispersal drafts...
. The Mercury waived their pick.
WNBA Draft
The following are the Mercury's selections in the 2010 WNBA Draft2010 WNBA Draft
The 2010 WNBA Draft is the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. The draft was held on April 8, 2010. The first round was shown on ESPN2 , while the second and third rounds were shown on NBA TV and ESPNU.A lottery was...
.
{| class="navbox wikitable"
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="2%"| Round
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="5%"| Pick
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
|-
| 2
| 24
| Tyra Grant
|
| Penn State
|-
| 3
| 26
| Nyeshia Stevenson
|
| Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
|-
|}
Transaction log
- March 26, 2009: The Mercury traded their first round pick in the 2010 draft to the Los Angeles Sparks in return for Temeka Johnson.
- February 9: The Mercury signed Brooke Smith to a training camp contract.
- February 26: The Mercury signed Ashley Paris to a training camp contract.
- March 17: The Mercury signed Lanae Williams to a training camp contract.
- March 30: The Mercury traded Cappie Pondexter and Kelly Mazzante to the New York Liberty in exchange for Candice Dupree from the Chicago Sky, as part of a three-team trade.
- April 16: The Mercury re-signed Penny Taylor and Temeka Johnson.
- May 3: The Mercury waived Tyra Grant.
- May 11: The Mercury waived Nyeshia Stevenson and Ashley Paris.
- May 13: The Mercury waived Lanae Williams and Yuko Oga.
- July 23: The Mercury traded Nicole Ohlde and a first-round pick in the 2011 Draft to the Tulsa Shock in exchange for Kara Braxton.
Trades
{| class="navbox wikitable" style="width:80%"! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width=125"|Date
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" colspan=2|Trade
|-
| rowspan=2|March 26, 2009
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
| width=325|To Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
|-
| Temeka Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
| first round pick in 2010 draft
|-
| rowspan=2|March 30, 2010
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
| width=325|To New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
|-
| Candice Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(from Chi.
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
)
| Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. She was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Pondexter is known for her scrappy play, quick crossovers and deadly midrange jumpshot...
and Kelly Mazzante
Kelly Mazzante
Kelly Anne Mazzante is a professional basketball player in the WNBA. She is the all-time leading scorer in Big Ten basketball history .-Early life and college career:...
|-
| rowspan=2|July 23, 2010
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
| width=325|To Tulsa Shock
|-
| Kara Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
| Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Katherine Ohlde is an American professional basketball player. She recently played for the Tulsa Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association.-College years:...
and a first-round pick in 2011 Draft
|}
Additions
{| cellspacing="0"| valign="top" |
{|class="navbox wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:100px"|Signed
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:210px"|Former team
|- style="height:40px"
| Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith (basketball)
Brooke Smith is a professional basketball player in the WNBA.-High school:Smith played for Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, California, where she was named a WBCA All-American...
|| February 9, 2010 || re-signed
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
|- style="height:40px"
| Candice Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
|| March 30, 2010 || Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
|- style="height:40px"
| Penny Taylor || April 16, 2010 || re-signed
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
|- style="height:40px"
| Temeka Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
|| April 16, 2010 || re-signed
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
|- style="height:40px"
| Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.-External links:*...
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
|- style="height:40px"
| Taylor Lilley
Taylor Lilley
Taylor Paige Lilley is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.Free agent signed by the Phoenix Mercury, made the team roster for 2010 season over the two draft picks of the year...
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
|- style="height:40px"
| Kara Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
Subtractions
{|class="navbox wikitable" style="text-align: center"|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:100px"|Left
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:210px"|New team
|- style="height:40px"
| Le'coe Willingham
Le'coe Willingham
Le'coe Willingham is a professional basketball player. Attending Hephzibah High School, she won the 1998 AAAA Georgia State Women's state high jump title...
|| February 9, 2010 || Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|- style="height:40px"
| Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. She was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Pondexter is known for her scrappy play, quick crossovers and deadly midrange jumpshot...
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
|- style="height:40px"
| Kelly Mazzante
Kelly Mazzante
Kelly Anne Mazzante is a professional basketball player in the WNBA. She is the all-time leading scorer in Big Ten basketball history .-Early life and college career:...
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
|- style="height:40px"
| Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Katherine Ohlde is an American professional basketball player. She recently played for the Tulsa Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association.-College years:...
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
Roster
Depth
{| style="text-align: center; background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00"!width="50"|Pos.
!width="250"|Starter
!width="250"|Bench
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | C
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
| Tangela Smith
Tangela Smith
-External links:***...
| Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith may refer to:* Brooke Smith , actress, Dr. Erica Hahn on Grey's Anatomy and lead actress in 2001 film Series 7: The Contenders* Brooke Smith , center for WNBA's Phoenix Mercury...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PF
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
| Candice Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
| Kara Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SF
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
| Penny Taylor
| DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
/ Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.-External links:*...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SG
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
| Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
| Taylor Lilley
Taylor Lilley
Taylor Paige Lilley is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.Free agent signed by the Phoenix Mercury, made the team roster for 2010 season over the two draft picks of the year...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PG
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
| Temeka Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
| Ketia Swanier
Ketia Swanier
Naketia "Ketia" Marie Swanier is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the guard position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-College career:...
|}
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00" | 2010 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2010 WNBA season is the 14th season for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association
Women's National Basketball Association
The Women's National Basketball Association is a women's professional basketball league in the United States. It currently is composed of twelve teams. The league was founded on April 24, 1996 as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association...
.
Dispersal draft
Based on the Mercury's 2009 record, they would pick 12th in the Sacramento MonarchsSacramento Monarchs
The Sacramento Monarchs were a basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 until folding on November 20, 2009...
dispersal draft
Dispersal draft
A dispersal draft is a process in professional sports for assigning players to a new team when their current team goes out of business, consolidates with another team, or for some other reason ceases to exist. Since most sports drafts are held in North America, this is where most dispersal drafts...
. The Mercury waived their pick.
WNBA Draft
The following are the Mercury's selections in the 2010 WNBA Draft2010 WNBA Draft
The 2010 WNBA Draft is the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. The draft was held on April 8, 2010. The first round was shown on ESPN2 , while the second and third rounds were shown on NBA TV and ESPNU.A lottery was...
.
{| class="navbox wikitable"
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="2%"| Round
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="5%"| Pick
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
|-
| 2
| 24
| Tyra Grant
|
| Penn State
|-
| 3
| 26
| Nyeshia Stevenson
|
| Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
|-
|}
Transaction log
- March 26, 2009: The Mercury traded their first round pick in the 2010 draft to the Los Angeles Sparks in return for Temeka Johnson.
- February 9: The Mercury signed Brooke Smith to a training camp contract.
- February 26: The Mercury signed Ashley Paris to a training camp contract.
- March 17: The Mercury signed Lanae Williams to a training camp contract.
- March 30: The Mercury traded Cappie Pondexter and Kelly Mazzante to the New York Liberty in exchange for Candice Dupree from the Chicago Sky, as part of a three-team trade.
- April 16: The Mercury re-signed Penny Taylor and Temeka Johnson.
- May 3: The Mercury waived Tyra Grant.
- May 11: The Mercury waived Nyeshia Stevenson and Ashley Paris.
- May 13: The Mercury waived Lanae Williams and Yuko Oga.
- July 23: The Mercury traded Nicole Ohlde and a first-round pick in the 2011 Draft to the Tulsa Shock in exchange for Kara Braxton.
Trades
{| class="navbox wikitable" style="width:80%"! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width=125"|Date
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" colspan=2|Trade
|-
| rowspan=2|March 26, 2009
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
| width=325|To Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
|-
| Temeka Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
| first round pick in 2010 draft
|-
| rowspan=2|March 30, 2010
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
| width=325|To New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
|-
| Candice Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(from Chi.
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
)
| Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. She was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Pondexter is known for her scrappy play, quick crossovers and deadly midrange jumpshot...
and Kelly Mazzante
Kelly Mazzante
Kelly Anne Mazzante is a professional basketball player in the WNBA. She is the all-time leading scorer in Big Ten basketball history .-Early life and college career:...
|-
| rowspan=2|July 23, 2010
| width=325|To Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
| width=325|To Tulsa Shock
|-
| Kara Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
| Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Katherine Ohlde is an American professional basketball player. She recently played for the Tulsa Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association.-College years:...
and a first-round pick in 2011 Draft
|}
Additions
{| cellspacing="0"| valign="top" |
{|class="navbox wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:100px"|Signed
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00; width:210px"|Former team
|- style="height:40px"
| Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith (basketball)
Brooke Smith is a professional basketball player in the WNBA.-High school:Smith played for Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, California, where she was named a WBCA All-American...
|| February 9, 2010 || re-signed
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
|- style="height:40px"
| Candice Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
|| March 30, 2010 || Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
|- style="height:40px"
| Penny Taylor || April 16, 2010 || re-signed
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
|- style="height:40px"
| Temeka Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
|| April 16, 2010 || re-signed
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
|- style="height:40px"
| Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.-External links:*...
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
|- style="height:40px"
| Taylor Lilley
Taylor Lilley
Taylor Paige Lilley is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.Free agent signed by the Phoenix Mercury, made the team roster for 2010 season over the two draft picks of the year...
|| May 15, 2010 || free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
|- style="height:40px"
| Kara Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
Subtractions
{|class="navbox wikitable" style="text-align: center"|- align="center" bgcolor="#dddddd"
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:140px"|Player
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:100px"|Left
| style="background:#32127A;color:#FDE910; width:210px"|New team
|- style="height:40px"
| Le'coe Willingham
Le'coe Willingham
Le'coe Willingham is a professional basketball player. Attending Hephzibah High School, she won the 1998 AAAA Georgia State Women's state high jump title...
|| February 9, 2010 || Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|- style="height:40px"
| Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter
Cappie Pondexter is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. She was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Pondexter is known for her scrappy play, quick crossovers and deadly midrange jumpshot...
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
|- style="height:40px"
| Kelly Mazzante
Kelly Mazzante
Kelly Anne Mazzante is a professional basketball player in the WNBA. She is the all-time leading scorer in Big Ten basketball history .-Early life and college career:...
|| March 30, 2010 || New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
|- style="height:40px"
| Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Katherine Ohlde is an American professional basketball player. She recently played for the Tulsa Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association.-College years:...
|| July 23, 2010 || Tulsa Shock
|}
Roster
Depth
{| style="text-align: center; background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00"!width="50"|Pos.
!width="250"|Starter
!width="250"|Bench
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | C
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
| Tangela Smith
Tangela Smith
-External links:***...
| Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith may refer to:* Brooke Smith , actress, Dr. Erica Hahn on Grey's Anatomy and lead actress in 2001 film Series 7: The Contenders* Brooke Smith , center for WNBA's Phoenix Mercury...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PF
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
| Candice Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
| Kara Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SF
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
| Penny Taylor
| DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
/ Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes
Sequoia Holmes is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.-External links:*...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | SG
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
| Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
| Taylor Lilley
Taylor Lilley
Taylor Paige Lilley is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.Free agent signed by the Phoenix Mercury, made the team roster for 2010 season over the two draft picks of the year...
|-style="height:40px; background:white; color:#092C57"
! style="background:#DC143C" | PG
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
| Temeka Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
| Ketia Swanier
Ketia Swanier
Naketia "Ketia" Marie Swanier is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the guard position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-College career:...
|}
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00" | 2010 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || May 2 || 4:00pm || @ Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|| 58-77 || Williams (19) || Paris
Ashley Paris
Ashley Paris is a WNBA player for the Atlanta Dream. She is the twin sister of Courtney Paris, who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. She has been nationally recognized for her basketball achievements at the University of Oklahoma...
(9) || Stevenson, Williams (2) || KeyArena
KeyArena
KeyArena at Seattle Center , is a multipurpose arena, in Seattle, Washington. It is located north of downtown in the entertainment complex known as Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, the Century 21 Exposition...
4,912 || 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2 || May 8 || 10:00pm || China National Team
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
|| 106-78 || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(21) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(7) || Swanier
Ketia Swanier
Naketia "Ketia" Marie Swanier is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the guard position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-College career:...
(7) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
2,393 || 1-1
|}
|}
Regular season
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00" | 2010 Game Log: Regular Season
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#eeeeee; color:#000000" | Watch all games live on WNBA LiveAccess
|- valign="top"
|
May
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1 || May 15 || 2:00pm || Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
|| ESPN2 || 78-77 || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(17) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(10) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
, Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(3) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
14,772 || 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || May 22 || 10:00pm || Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|| || 89-95 (OT) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(24) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(12) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
, Taylor (5) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
10,144 || 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || May 25 || 7:00pm || @ Tulsa || ESPN2 || 110-96 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(35) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(14) || Taylor (7) || BOK Center
BOK Center
The BOK Center, or Bank of Oklahoma Center, is a 19,100-seat multi-purpose arena and a primary indoor sports and event venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Designed to accommodate arena football, hockey, basketball, concerts, and similar events, the facility was built at a cost of $178 million...
4,100 || 2-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 4 || May 28 || 10:00pm || Atlanta
Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream is a professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2008 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Dream Too LLC, which is composed of two Atlanta...
|| || 93-96 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(30) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(13) || Taylor (7) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
7,986 || 2-2
|}
|
June
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 5 || June 1 || 7:30pm || @ Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1999 season...
|| ESPN2 || 82-92 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(21) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(9) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(5) || Target Center
Target Center
The Target Center is an arena in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is sponsored by Target Corporation. The arena has a capacity of 20,500 people. It contains 702 club seats and 68 suites....
6,854 || 2-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 6 || June 4 || 10:00pm || Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
|| || 90-89 || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(24) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(8) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(5) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
6,485 || 3-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 7 || June 6 || 9:00pm || @ Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|| KONG || 74-97 || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(12) || T. Smith
Tangela Smith
-External links:***...
(8) || Taylor (6) || KeyArena
KeyArena
KeyArena at Seattle Center , is a multipurpose arena, in Seattle, Washington. It is located north of downtown in the entertainment complex known as Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, the Century 21 Exposition...
7,827 || 3-4
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 8 || June 8 || 10:30pm || @ Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
|| PRIME || 91-92 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(21) || T. Smith
Tangela Smith
-External links:***...
(9) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
, Taylor (9) || STAPLES Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
7,993 || 3-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 9 || June 10 || 10:00pm || Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1999 season...
|| FS-A
FSN Arizona
Fox Sports Arizona is a regional sports network that serves the state of Arizona. It was originally launched as Prime Sports Arizona on September 1, 1996 as an affiliate of the Prime Network...
|| 99-88 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(31) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(8) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(8) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
5,504 || 4-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 10 || June 12 || 10:00pm || Tulsa || || 116-84 || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
, Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(18) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(7) || Taylor (8) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
6,580 || 5-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 11 || June 18 || 10:00pm || San Antonio
San Antonio Silver Stars
The San Antonio Silver Stars are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; the team moved to San Antonio...
|| || 105-108 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(39) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(11) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
, Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(7) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
6,147 || 5-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 12 || June 20 || 6:00pm || Connecticut
Connecticut Sun
The Connecticut Sun is a professional basketball team based in Uncasville, Connecticut, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Orlando, Florida before the 1999 season began; the team moved to Connecticut before the 2003 season...
|| NBATV
FS-A
FSN Arizona
Fox Sports Arizona is a regional sports network that serves the state of Arizona. It was originally launched as Prime Sports Arizona on September 1, 1996 as an affiliate of the Prime Network...
|| 94-96 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(24) || Ohlde
Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Katherine Ohlde is an American professional basketball player. She recently played for the Tulsa Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association.-College years:...
(7) || Taylor (4) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
6,068 || 5-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 13 || June 25 || 7:30pm || @ Connecticut
Connecticut Sun
The Connecticut Sun is a professional basketball team based in Uncasville, Connecticut, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Orlando, Florida before the 1999 season began; the team moved to Connecticut before the 2003 season...
|| CSN-NE
CSN New England
Comcast SportsNet New England is a regional cable sports television network based in Burlington, Massachusetts that operates in Massachusetts, eastern and central Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island...
|| 79-82 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(26) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(10) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(6) || Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena
The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut located inside Mohegan Sun. The arena facility features of configurable exhibition space and a clear span...
9,518 || 5-8
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 14 || June 27 || 4:00pm || @ Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
|| NBATV
CSN-MA || 85-95 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(18) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(9) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(4) || Verizon Center
Verizon Center
Verizon Center is a sports and entertainment arena in Washington, D.C., USA, named after telecommunications sponsor Verizon Communications, and has been nicknamed the "Phone Booth" because of its association with telecommunications companies...
7,547 || 5-9
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 15 || June 29 || 7:00pm || @ Atlanta
Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream is a professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2008 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Dream Too LLC, which is composed of two Atlanta...
|| SSO
SportSouth
SportSouth is a regional sports network in the United States, with its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. SportSouth, formerly Turner South, relaunched on October 13, 2006...
|| 88-94 || Taylor (31) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(9) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(12) || Philips Arena
Philips Arena
Philips Arena is an indoor arena in Atlanta, Georgia.Completed in 1999 to replace The Omni, at a cost of $213.5 million, it is home to the Atlanta Hawks, of the National Basketball Association, and the Atlanta Dream, of the Women's National Basketball Association...
4,073 || 5-10
|}
|
July
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 16 || July 1 || 10:00pm || Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
|| FS-A
FSN Arizona
Fox Sports Arizona is a regional sports network that serves the state of Arizona. It was originally launched as Prime Sports Arizona on September 1, 1996 as an affiliate of the Prime Network...
|| 104-107 || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
, Taylor (23) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(9) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(11) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
5,509 || 5-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 17 || July 3 || 10:00pm || New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
|| || 97-82 || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(24) || T. Smith
Tangela Smith
-External links:***...
(10) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(5) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
6,780 || 6-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 18 || July 6 || 10:00pm || @ Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
|| ESPN2 || 98-89 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(30) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(12) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(7) || STAPLES Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
8,336 || 7-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 19 || July 14 || 3:30pm || Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|| FS-A
FSN Arizona
Fox Sports Arizona is a regional sports network that serves the state of Arizona. It was originally launched as Prime Sports Arizona on September 1, 1996 as an affiliate of the Prime Network...
|| 107-111 (3OT) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(44) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(14) || Taruasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
, Taylor (4) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
13,508 || 7-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 20 || July 17 || 10:00pm || Tulsa || || 97-88 || Taylor (29) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(7) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(8) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
8,564 || 8-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 21 || July 22 || 8:00pm || @ Tulsa || COX || 123-91 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(26) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(7) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(7) || BOK Center
BOK Center
The BOK Center, or Bank of Oklahoma Center, is a 19,100-seat multi-purpose arena and a primary indoor sports and event venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Designed to accommodate arena football, hockey, basketball, concerts, and similar events, the facility was built at a cost of $178 million...
3,333 || 9-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 22 || July 24 || 8:00pm || @ Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1999 season...
|| NBATV
FS-N || 127-124 (2OT) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(32) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(16) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(9) || Target Center
Target Center
The Target Center is an arena in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is sponsored by Target Corporation. The arena has a capacity of 20,500 people. It contains 702 club seats and 68 suites....
8,518 || 10-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 23 || July 27 || 9:30pm || @ Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|| ESPN2 || 85-91 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(27) || Taylor (7) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
, Taylor (6) || KeyArena
KeyArena
KeyArena at Seattle Center , is a multipurpose arena, in Seattle, Washington. It is located north of downtown in the entertainment complex known as Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, the Century 21 Exposition...
8,044 || 10-13
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 24 || July 29 || 10:00pm || Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1999 season...
|| || 110-92 || Taylor (22) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
, T. Smith
Tangela Smith
-External links:***...
(8) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(8) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
7,037 || 11-13
|}
|
August
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 25 || August 1 || 6:00pm || Chicago
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
|| NBATV
FS-A
FSN Arizona
Fox Sports Arizona is a regional sports network that serves the state of Arizona. It was originally launched as Prime Sports Arizona on September 1, 1996 as an affiliate of the Prime Network...
CN100
Comcast Network
Comcast Network is a cable television station that is shown mostly in parts of Comcast Cable services in the Eastern part of the US. Viewed in four states and 20 television markets from New Jersey to Virginia on Comcast cable systems. The main focus of the network is Philadelphia although they...
|| 97-96 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(35) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
, Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
, Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(6) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(11) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
11,237 || 12-13
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 26 || August 3 || 8:00pm || @ San Antonio
San Antonio Silver Stars
The San Antonio Silver Stars are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; the team moved to San Antonio...
|| || 103-92 || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(24) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(12) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(10) || AT&T Center
AT&T Center
AT&T Center is an indoor arena, located in San Antonio, Texas, USA. It seats 18,581, for basketball , 13,800, for ice hockey and 19,000, for concerts or religious gatherings and contains 2,018 club seats, 50 luxury suites and 32 bathrooms .It was completed in 2002, as the SBC...
6,116 || 13-13
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 27 || August 6 || 10:00pm || San Antonio
San Antonio Silver Stars
The San Antonio Silver Stars are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; the team moved to San Antonio...
|| || 103-87 || T. Smith
Tangela Smith
-External links:***...
, Taylor (18) || Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
(7) || Taylor (8) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
12,909 || 14-13
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 28 || August 8 || 6:00pm || Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|| || 82-104 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(21) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(6) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(7) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
10,995 || 14-14
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 29 || August 10 || 8:00pm || @ Chicago
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
|| || 82-91 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(28) || T. Smith
Tangela Smith
-External links:***...
(10) || Taylor (7) || Allstate Arena
Allstate Arena
Allstate Arena is a multi-purpose arena, in Rosemont, Illinois.It is home to the Chicago Rush, of the Arena Football League, DePaul University's men's basketball team, the Chicago Wolves, of the AHL, and the Chicago Sky, of the WNBA.It is located near the intersection of Mannheim Road and...
4,089 || 14-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 30 || August 13 || 7:00pm || @ Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|| || 90-110 || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(23) || Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
, Taylor (6) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(4) || Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena, it is home to the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association and the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association...
10,002 || 14-16
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 31 || August 14 || 7:30pm || @ New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
|| NBATV
MSG
MSG Network
The MSG Network, now shortened to simply MSG, is a regional cable television and radio network serving the Mid-Atlantic United States. It is focused on New York City sports teams...
|| 69-107 || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(20) || Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
, Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(8) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(4) || Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
9,645 || 14-17
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 32 || August 17 || 10:30pm || @ Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
|| NBATV
PRIME || 90-84 || Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
(16) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
, Taylor (11) || Taylor (7) || STAPLES Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
8,817 || 15-17
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 33 || August 20 || 7:00pm || Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|| || 71-78 || Braxton
Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton is an American professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.-Early life:...
(15) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(7) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(4) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
12,459 || 15-18
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 34 || August 22 || 3:00pm || @ San Antonio
San Antonio Silver Stars
The San Antonio Silver Stars are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; the team moved to San Antonio...
|| || 82-83 || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(20) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
(12) || Bonner
DeWanna Bonner
DeWanna Bonner is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the forward position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-Personal life:...
, Lilley
Taylor Lilley
Taylor Paige Lilley is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA.Free agent signed by the Phoenix Mercury, made the team roster for 2010 season over the two draft picks of the year...
, Swanier
Ketia Swanier
Naketia "Ketia" Marie Swanier is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays the guard position for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.-College career:...
(3) || AT&T Center
AT&T Center
AT&T Center is an indoor arena, located in San Antonio, Texas, USA. It seats 18,581, for basketball , 13,800, for ice hockey and 19,000, for concerts or religious gatherings and contains 2,018 club seats, 50 luxury suites and 32 bathrooms .It was completed in 2002, as the SBC...
8,331 || 15-19
|}
|}
Postseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#32127A; color:#FFFF00" | 2010 Game Log: Postseason
|- valign="top"
|
Western Conference Semifinals
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Series
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1 || August 26 || 9:00pm || San Antonio
San Antonio Silver Stars
The San Antonio Silver Stars are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; the team moved to San Antonio...
|| ESPN2 || 106-93 || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(32) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(8) || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(10) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
8,927 || 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2 || August 28 || 1:00pm || @ San Antonio
San Antonio Silver Stars
The San Antonio Silver Stars are a professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Salt Lake City, Utah before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; the team moved to San Antonio...
|| ESPN2 || 92-73 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(23) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(11) || Taylor (12) || AT&T Center
AT&T Center
AT&T Center is an indoor arena, located in San Antonio, Texas, USA. It seats 18,581, for basketball , 13,800, for ice hockey and 19,000, for concerts or religious gatherings and contains 2,018 club seats, 50 luxury suites and 32 bathrooms .It was completed in 2002, as the SBC...
6,763 || 2-0
|}
|
Western Conference Finals
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="4%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="5%" | Time (ET)
! width="9%" | Opponent
! width="5%" | TV
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="11%" | Location/Attendance
! width="5%" | Series
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || September 2 || 10:00pm || @ Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|| NBATV || 74-82 || Taylor (16) || Dupree
Candice Dupree
-External links:**...
(11) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(7) || KeyArena
KeyArena
KeyArena at Seattle Center , is a multipurpose arena, in Seattle, Washington. It is located north of downtown in the entertainment complex known as Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, the Century 21 Exposition...
9,686 || 0-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || September 5 || 3:00pm || Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
|| ABC
ESPN on ABC
ESPN on ABC is the brand used for sports programming on the ABC television network. Officially the broadcast network retains its own sports division; however, for all practical purposes, ABC's sports division has been merged with ESPN, a sports cable network majority-owned by ABC's parent, The...
|| 88-91 || Taurasi
Diana Taurasi
Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
(28) || T. Smith
Tangela Smith
-External links:***...
(7) || Johnson
Temeka Johnson
Temeka Rochelle Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her primary position is point guard.-College years:...
(12) || US Airways Center
US Airways Center
US Airways Center is a sports and entertainment arena located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It opened in 1992, and is the home of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena...
9,010 || 0-2
|}
|}
Regular season
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="navbox wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"|-
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="16%" | Player
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | GP
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | GS
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | MPG
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | FG%
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | 3P%
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | FT%
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | RPG
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="5%" | APG
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | SPG
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | BPG
! style="background:#32127A;color:#FFFF00;" width="6%" | PPG
|-
|
| 32 || 4 || 25.4 || .465 || .358 || .840 || 6.1 || 1.3 || 0.69 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|1.16 || 12.0
|-
|
| 13 || 0 || 17.2 || .544 || .000 || .711 || 4.8 || 1.2 || 0.62 || 0.38 || 11.1
|-
|
| style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || 29.8 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|.664 || .000 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|.936 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|7.6 || 1.3 || 1.03 || 0.82 || 15.7
|-
|
| 15 || 0 || 7.9 || .205 || .000 || .733 || 1.3 || 0.4 || 0.40 || 0.00 || 1.8
|-
|
| style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || 27.3 || .411 || .309 || .796 || 3.2 || 4.7 || 0.94 || 0.21 || 9.2
|-
|
| 21 || 1 || 10.8 || .397 || .326 || .909 || 0.9 || 0.7 || 0.52 || 0.05 || 3.3
|-
|
| 20 || 0 || 11.1 || .442 || .000 || .609 || 1.9 || 0.5 || 0.20 || 0.40 || 3.0
|-
|
| 16 || 0 || 8.2 || .739 || .000 || .857 || 1.8 || 0.3 || 0.06 || 0.25 || 2.5
|-
|
| style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|34 || 29.2 || .395 || .347 || .750 || 5.2 || 0.9 || 0.68 || 0.85 || 9.2
|-
|
| 32 || 0 || 10.1 || .391 || .387 || .524 || 1.2 || 1.7 || 0.34 || 0.03 || 3.0
|-
|
| 32 || 32 || 30.0 || .509 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|.442 || .893 || 4.4 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|5.0 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|1.47 || 0.28 || 15.9
|-
|
| 31 || 31 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|32.2 || .427 || .374 || .912 || 4.3 || 4.7 || 1.23 || 0.61 || style="background:#DC143C;color:white;"|22.6
|}
Awards and honors
- Diana TaurasiDiana TaurasiDiana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
was named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of June 5, 2010. - Candice DupreeCandice Dupree-External links:**...
was named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of July 3, 2010. - Diana TaurasiDiana TaurasiDiana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
was named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of July 17, 2010. - Diana TaurasiDiana TaurasiDiana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
was named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of July 24, 2010. - Candice DupreeCandice Dupree-External links:**...
was named to the 2010 WNBA All-Star Team2010 WNBA All-Star GameThe Stars at the Sun game was played on July 10, 2010 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, home of the Connecticut Sun. This game, unlike previous non-Olympic year games, was a contest between the USA women's national team and a team of WNBA All-Stars. This game is not considered a WNBA...
as a Team USA reserve. - Diana TaurasiDiana TaurasiDiana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
was named to the 2010 WNBA All-Star Team2010 WNBA All-Star GameThe Stars at the Sun game was played on July 10, 2010 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, home of the Connecticut Sun. This game, unlike previous non-Olympic year games, was a contest between the USA women's national team and a team of WNBA All-Stars. This game is not considered a WNBA...
as a Team USA starter. - Penny Taylor was named to the 2010 WNBA All-Star Team2010 WNBA All-Star GameThe Stars at the Sun game was played on July 10, 2010 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, home of the Connecticut Sun. This game, unlike previous non-Olympic year games, was a contest between the USA women's national team and a team of WNBA All-Stars. This game is not considered a WNBA...
as a WNBA reserve. - Diana TaurasiDiana TaurasiDiana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey...
was named to the All-WNBA First TeamAll-WNBA TeamThe All-WNBA Team is an annual Women's National Basketball Association honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every WNBA season. The voting is conducted by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States. The team has been selected in every season of the...
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