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Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas passes Diana Taurasi, chasing only Candace Parker in this stat

It has been an up-and-down ride for the Phoenix Mercury to start their 2026 WNBA campaign, but their star forward, Alyssa Thomas, continues to be a beacon of consistency. The Mercury picked up a 97-88 loss at the hands of the visiting Los Angeles Sparks at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, but it was […] The post Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas passes Diana Taurasi, chasing only Candace Parker in this stat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike moves into top 5 in WNBA all-time scoring list vs. Mercury

Nneka Ogwumike and the Los Angeles Sparks looked to return to the win column as they visited the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday. The Sparks were coming off a loss to the Toronto Tempo, 106-96, at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday despite the 28-point explosion of Kelsey Plum, who has been on a […] The post Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike moves into top 5 in WNBA all-time scoring list vs. Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James’ message to Caitlin Clark after historic WNBA milestone

The Indiana Fever came out firing on all cylinders during their 2026 debut on Saturday. Indiana dropped a close game against Dallas, losing their home opener 107-104 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. But the Fever’s best player made WNBA history during the game and even got a shoutout from a legendary NBA figure. Fever guard Caitlin Clark […] The post LeBron James’ message to Caitlin Clark after historic WNBA milestone appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever’s Sophie Cunningham reveals shooters Mt. Rushmore, no Caitlin Clark

Sophie Cunningham didn’t need much time to build her Mount Rushmore of shooters. The Indiana Fever guard leaned on a mix of legends and personal favorites, but one name missing from the list quickly stood out, Caitlin Clark. Cunningham opened with Stephen Curry, calling him a no-brainer selection, Hardrock reports. She then added Kayla McBride, […] The post Fever’s Sophie Cunningham reveals shooters Mt. Rushmore, no Caitlin Clark appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Mercury

Despite losing Diana Taurasi to retirement and Brittney Griner to the Atlanta Dream in free agency, the Phoenix Mercury surprised the league after making an inspired run to the WNBA Finals. With Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Sami Whitcomb leading the charge, the Mercury showed that they were far from being […] The post Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Diana Taurasi appreciates ‘great rivalry’ between Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley

Diana Taurasi views the rivalry between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley as a reflection of high-level competition rather than conflict, even after a tense postgame exchange during the NCAA Tournament. Following South Carolina’s 62-48 win over UConn in the Final Four semifinal on April 3, Auriemma and Staley had a heated confrontation near the sideline […] The post Why Diana Taurasi appreciates ‘great rivalry’ between Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Leaked Audio Reveals Details of Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma Sideline Altercation That Went Out of Control

Leaked audio has brought new intensity to the Dawn Staley–Geno Auriemma sideline clash, capturing a heated exchange that quickly spiraled beyond a routine postgame moment.

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“Really is Unfair”: Diana Taurasi Reacts To Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma’s Confrontation

UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma made headlines during their Final Four showdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Apart from their undefeated run coming to an end, the long-term coach was criticized for a vocal confrontation with Dawn Staley on the sidelines before the final whistle. On Saturday, former UConn star Diana Taurasi came […]

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Diana Taurasi, Paige Bueckers support UConn at Final Four vs. South Carolina

During Geno Auriemma’s immortalized reign as UConn women’s basketball head coach, Storrs has served as a launching pad into stardom for many players. Those Huskey greats unsurprisingly remain connected and loyal to the place where they first made a name for themselves. The sisterhood endures, and it is especially strong when the program is inching […] The post Diana Taurasi, Paige Bueckers support UConn at Final Four vs. South Carolina appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Exclusive: US Sports Camps basketball VP gets real about Diana Taurasi, player development amid March Madness

Legendary athletes have no obligation to help youth players after retirement, but Diana Taurasi isn’t just any legend. The WNBA’s all-time scoring leader has been a coach with US Sports Camps (USSC) since July, when she debuted the TAURASI Snow Valley Basketball Camp, an all-girls program in Santa Barbara, Calif. USSC is the largest sports […] The post Exclusive: US Sports Camps basketball VP gets real about Diana Taurasi, player development amid March Madness appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Devin Booker sees ‘a step forward’ for WNBA after historic CBA deal

Devin Booker has always shown his support for the Phoenix Mercury and the WNBA as a whole. He’s always been at games and has shown his respect for the league’s growth. For instance, Booker has always shown reverence for Diana Taurasi, arguably the league’s greatest player. But it’s not just his experiences with her that […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker sees ‘a step forward’ for WNBA after historic CBA deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Geno Auriemma Reveals the Plight of Coaching Paige Bueckers And Diana Taurasi in Hilarious Comparison

Geno Auriemma is one of the greatest coaches of all time. In more than 40 years of coaching women’s basketball, Geno has not only won everything but also produced some of the greatest talents in college basketball. His list includes Rebecca Lobo, Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart, Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, and […]

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