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For the first time in the 17 year history of the WNBA, the entry draft will be televised. As of now, the Mercury hold the No. 1 pick. Will they take college star Brittney Griner with that pick?

The Phoenix Mercury open at home on Saturday against the L.A. Sparks. Diana Taurasi (hip flexor) expects to play after missing the first game of the season and being pulled early in the second.

The Phoenix Mercury opened up their training camp with an interesting battle for the point guard position and a surprise change for one player.

With the sixth pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft the Phoenix Mercury select Samantha Prahalis out of Ohio State. The confident point guard will be a welcome addition to the team that may be ready to contribute right away.

The Phoenix Mercury traded veteran point guard Temeka Johnson to the Tulsa Shock in exchange for Andrea Riley who was drafted in 2010.

The Phoenix Mercury are confident they can beat the Seattle Storm despite a 1-10 head-to-head record over the last two years.

The Phoenix Mercury can clinch a playoff berth with a win Thursday in San Antonio. Beyond that, seeding and home court advantage won't matter nearly as much as getting rested and healthy for the postseason.

Phoenix Mercury Finally Beat The Seattle Storm, 81-79

The Mercury got a much needed win over the Lynx in a great game that came down to the wire.

The Phoenix Mercury, in their first game since trading starting center Kara Braxton, struggled offensively in the second half and didn't execute down the stretch but still almost pulled out the win.