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Former Phoenix Mercury star Tangela Smith and Amiee Book join coaching staff

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have added familiarity and a forward-thinking perspective to their coaching staff on Wednesday, naming former franchise standout Tangela Smith as an assistant coach and Amiee Book as head video coordinator.

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Phoenix Mercury bring in G League leader T.C. Swirsky to coaching staff

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are adding a seasoned basketball coach to their staff ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, Washington Wizards G League assistant coach T.C.

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Phoenix Goes Head-To-Head With Eastern Conference Team

The Phoenix Mercury's series against the Washington Mystics ended in a tie, and interestingly enough, it happened with another Eastern Conference team.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 31

Mercury's Copper Gets To Work In Her First Season

The Phoenix Mercury needed to shake things up after their 2023 season. They finished the season with a record of 9-31, and their playoff streak ended. Phoenix responded to that setback with an aggressive offseason, and the franchise brought in Kahleah Copper.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 31

Mercury Great Becomes A Starter, Gets Team To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury made history in 2009, as they won their second championship. They beat the Indiana Fever, and players like Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor helped them achieve that feat.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 31

Revisiting Phoenix's Classic Game Against Old Rival

The Phoenix Mercury had a legendary game in 2006, and it was against one of their oldest rivals. The Mercury beat the Houston Comets, and both teams were a part of the WNBA's 1997 season.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 31

Phoenix's Supporting Cast Is Ready To Make An Impact

The Phoenix Mercury had a great 2025 season, and for the second year in a row, they made the playoffs. In 2024, they finished the season with a record of 19-21, and they faced the Minnesota Lynx in the first round.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 31

Le'Coe Willingham Succeeds With The Mercury

Le'coe Willingham had an admirable career, and it all started with the Connecticut Sun. Willingham went undrafted in the 2004 WNBA Draft, but the Sun gave her an opportunity shortly after.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 30

Mercury Beats Rival, Sweeps Them During The Postseason

The Phoenix Mercury made the playoffs in 2015, and in their first matchup, they faced the Tulsa Shock. They beat the Shock in both games, and they faced the Minnesota Lynx after that.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 30

Diamond DeShields Helps Out The Mercury

Diamond DeShields joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2022, and that was an important time for the team. They were fresh off their fifth WNBA Finals appearance, and they wanted to keep that momentum going.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 30

Mercury Encounter A Familiar Face In A Tough Series

The 2025 season was an important year for the Phoenix Mercury , and they did not disappoint. They finished the season with a record of 27-17, and they reached the WNBA Finals.

Diana Taurasi News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 30

Phoenix Mercury Great Diana Taurasi Remains A Part Of Special Group

The Phoenix Mercury have won three championships, and two players have won Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). Phoenix's first championship was in 2007, and Cappie Pondexter won Finals MVP.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 30

Phoenix's Penny Taylor Achieves Something Great in Comeback

The 2009 season was a big year for the Phoenix Mercury , as they returned to the playoffs. On top of that, they won their second championship, as they beat the Indiana Fever 3-2.

Brian Agler News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 30

Examining Brian Agler's Ties To The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have had many coaches and players tied to them, and those ties stem from anywhere. For example, Brian Agler was a part of the Mercury's coaching staff in 2004 , and before that, he coached the Minnesota Lynx.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 29

Kelly Miller Brings Experience To The Mercury

Kelly Miller was a college star, and when she started her WNBA career, she saw some success. While she spent some years with the Phoenix Mercury , she started her career with the Charlotte Sting.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 29

Mercury Lose To Another Eastern Conference Team

The 2015 Phoenix Mercury did well against their Western Conference rivals, and they had some competitive battles against Eastern Conference teams as well.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 29

Looking At The 2004 Mercury Coaching Staff

Over the years, the Phoenix Mercury have had several people tied to their franchise. It goes beyond players, as some people have held positions such as general manager.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 29

Past Mercury Players Wear No. 12

The Phoenix Mercury got off to a strong start, and they were involved in the WNBA's first season. That roster featured some talented players, and those players introduced specific numbers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 29

Two-Time WNBA Champion Joins The 2018 Mercury

Devereaux Peters played for the Phoenix Mercury , and it was in her final season. She started her career with the Minnesota Lynx, and she was a third-round pick.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 29

Mercury And More Prepare For Upcoming Expansion Draft

The Phoenix Mercury have a busy year ahead of them. They will face old foes, but they will also meet two teams entering the league. The Portland Fire and the Toronto Tempo will be in action this year, and before the season starts, both teams will be involved with an expansion draft.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / March 28