Without Diana Taurasi, the Phoenix Mercury turn their sights toward the future
Plans for the Mercury’s future started to come to light last offseason. In February 2024, they acquired Copper, the 2021 WNBA Finals MVP and multi-time All-Star, from the Chicago Sky. She had led the Sky to the title over the Mercury.
WNBA superstar Diana Taurasi to retire from Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX — WNBA star and Olympian Diana Taurasi has announced her retirement from basketball. In an interview with Time Magazine, Taurasi said “Mentally and physically, I’m just full.” Taurasi was drafted in 2004 and has won three WNBA championships in her career.
Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer and one of the most decorated basketball players of all time, is retiring.
Chicago got Ariel Atkins, a strong fit. But the Sky gave up a lot to the Mystics, who now have three of the top six picks this April.
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