Latest Diana Taurasi News

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead

Oct. 24, 2024 08:14 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA looks promising heading into the offseason after a banner year with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York. Soon after the confetti stopped falling on the sellout crowd at Barclays Center following Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, the...

Diana Taurasi still mulling over decision to retire or play another year

Oct. 22, 2024 15:55 PM EDT

Diana Taurasi is still mulling over her decision whether to play another season in the WNBA or retire. The 20-year veteran and future Hall of Famer told The Associated Press on Tuesday that she’s going to take her time on deciding what she wants to do. “I don’t...

Clark first rookie to make All-WNBA 1st team since 2008, joined by unanimous choices Wilson, Collier

Oct. 16, 2024 16:44 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie guard Caitlin Clark added another accolade to her outstanding first season, earning All-WNBA honors Wednesday. The Indiana Fever guard became the first rookie to make the team since Candace Parker did it in 2008. She's the fifth rookie ever to have that...

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping

Sep. 20, 2024 10:48 AM EDT

A’ja Wilson had a season like none other in WNBA history. Caitlin Clark set records and made the Indiana Fever the biggest draw in the women’s game. Angel Reese rebounded like nobody the league has ever seen. The WNBA regular season is over. And the stat sheets were filled like...

Diana Taurasi closes out what could be final home game of her 20-year career

Sep. 20, 2024 00:57 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Diana Taurasi stood in the middle of the court where she won championships and broke records during one of the greatest careers in women's basketball history. She tried to get out the words out, but Phoenix's fans quickly interrupted. “If this is the...

Nneka Ogwumike scores 17, Storm spoil Diana Taurasi's night with 89-70 win over Mercury

Sep. 20, 2024 00:18 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points and the Seattle Storm spoiled what could be the final home game of Diana Taurasi's 20-year career with an 89-70 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. Taurasi had nine points on 3-of-9 shooting in 18 minutes, returning after...

Griner ejected after scuffle with Jackson before Mercury rally in second half to beat Sparks 85-81

Sep. 18, 2024 01:30 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittney Griner scored 14 points before being ejected after a scuffle, Natasha Cloud had 13 points and 12 assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 85-81 on Tuesday night. Griner and Sparks standout rookie Rickea Jackson were thrown out after...

WNBA playoff seeds mostly still undecided as league enters final week of season

Sep. 16, 2024 05:48 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have clinched the sixth seed in the WNBA playoffs. They won't know where they're headed for the opening round until at least Tuesday as six of the other seven postseason spots are still undecided. Diana Taurasi and Phoenix are...