How Phoenix's early draft helped them reach the finals

After drafting Kuklová, the Mercury added Brandy Reed in the third round and Karen Wilkins in the fourth. Reed had some nice ...

How the WNBA operated its six previous expansion drafts

With no CBA in place, there’s no date or rules set for the 2026 expansion draft. But there’s plenty of time to consider what ...
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Mercury's 1998 Roster Shines, Makes History

The Phoenix Mercury's 1998 season was special. They finished the season with a record of 19-11, and after beating the Cleveland Rockers in their first playoff matchup, they reached the WNBA Finals.
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Mercury's 1998 Team Paves The Way For Future Teams

The Phoenix Mercury reached the WNBA Finals for the first time in 1998, and their new additions helped them get there. Aug 29, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; WNBA basketball on the floor during a ...
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How The 1998 Expansion Draft Impacted Phoenix

The Phoenix Mercury were one of the first teams in the WNBA. They made their debut in 1997, and they finished that season with a record of 16-12. After that season, the WNBA began to grow, and the ...

Phoenix's 1999 Draft Picks Establish Themselves

The Phoenix Mercury made the WNBA Finals in 1998, and in 1999, they added some players in hopes of going on another run.