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Phoenix Mercury Beat Reporter for The Next • Cronkite ASU alum • UW alum
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For its 30th season, the Phoenix Mercury are entering a new era, defined by a rebrand that the organization unveiled over the weekend.

@dylankanesports.bsky.social details the changes and their significance.

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Phoenix Mercury rebrand with new identity ahead of 30th season - The IX Basketball
The Phoenix Mercury are taking a step into a new era, introducing brand new logos and uniforms for the first time ever, to mixed reviews.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Last offseason, the Phoenix Mercury made some risky choices. @dylankanesports.bsky.social explains how and why they paid off:

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How the Phoenix Mercury reshaped to become WNBA contenders - The IX Basketball
Overhauling a roster isn't easy, especially when navigating without a franchise cornerstone. Here's how the Mercury did it.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Despite the letdown of this particular ending to the Phoenix Mercury's season, the team also recognizes the building block that this season can be, moving forward into a new era of the WNBA, as our @dylankanesports.bsky.social writes.
Phoenix Mercury lose WNBA Finals, but are still proud of season - The IX Basketball
The Phoenix Mercury fell 97-86 to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals in a disappointing finish, but a strong building block.
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October 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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After trailing by 17 points, the Phoenix Mercury managed to tie Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in the final minutes. However, a clutch shot by A'ja Wilson kept them from getting the win.

@dylankanesports.bsky.social breaks down how the Mercury fell short.

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Phoenix Mercury's comeback falls short in Game 3 vs Las Vegas - The IX Basketball
The Phoenix Mercury came back from a 17-point deficit, but ultimately couldn't beat the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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The #WNBA Finals march on and so does @classicjpow.bsky.social! She's back with another episode on the road, this time, with @dylankanesports.bsky.social.
Live from the WNBA Finals: A'ja Wilson gives the Aces a 3-0 lead - The IX Basketball
Jackie Powell and Dylan Kane break down Game 3 and debate whether or not Phoenix can extend the best-of-seven series.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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After coming close to beating the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, the Phoenix Mercury lost Game 2 by a much bigger margin.

@dylankanesports.bsky.social outlines what went wrong for Phoenix and how the Mercury are feeling about Game 3 at home.

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Phoenix Mercury falter in Game 2, lose control of Finals to Aces - The IX Basketball
The Las Vegas Aces have put themselves in prime position to win WNBA championship after besting Phoenix Mercury 91-78 in Game 2 of Finals.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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The Phoenix Mercury are in familiar territory after losing Game 1 of the #WNBA Finals. Why did it happen again this postseason? Our @dylankanesports.bsky.social explains.
Why Phoenix Mercury dropped Game 1 of the WNBA Finals - The IX Basketball
After being clutch in the final minutes all postseason, the Phoenix Mercury got a taste of their own medicine in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
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October 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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The Phoenix Mercury haven't been the flashiest team this season, but now they are one of two teams left standing.

@dylankanesports.bsky.social explains how they got here and how they could win the #WNBA title:
2025 WNBA Finals: Mercury and Aces set for duel in the desert - The IX Basketball
The Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces have been on different paths to reach the WNBA Finals, but now they collide in an epic matchup.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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The Phoenix Mercury, fueled by an underdog mentality and the desire to defy expectations, have punched their ticket to the WNBA finals.

@dylankanesports.bsky.social explains how they did it: www.thenexthoops.com/features/pho...
Phoenix Mercury make WNBA Finals, defeat Minnesota Lynx 86-81 - The IX Basketball
The Phoenix Mercury punched their ticket to the 2025 WNBA Finals after beating the Minnesota Lynx in a thrilling Game 4 finish.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Our @dylankanesports.bsky.social wrote about the wild ending in Game 2 and how Phoenix orchestrated a 20-point comeback in the second half.
Phoenix Mercury stun Minnesota Lynx with historic comeback - The IX Basketball
The Phoenix Mercury looked down and out in Game 2 against the Minnesota Lynx, but outstanding poise and late-game heroics saved their hopes.
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September 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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The Phoenix Mercury started out strong in Game 1 of the semifinals, but just couldn't finish.

@dylankanesports.bsky.social recaps the game at the link:

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Phoenix Mercury run out of gas in Game 1 loss to Minnesota Lynx - The IX Basketball
The Phoenix Mercury got out to a storng start against the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx but faltered late as they go down 1-0 in the semifinals.
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September 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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What storylines should you be watching most closely when the Phoenix Mercury open their #WNBA semifinal series today against the Minnesota Lynx? Our @dylankanesports.bsky.social is glad you asked. #WNBAplayoffs
Phoenix Mercury brace for elite Minnesota Lynx in semifinals - The IX Basketball
After grinding out a series against the New York Liberty, the Phoenix Mercury get an even tougher matchup with the Minnesota Lynx.
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September 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Playoff experience proved crucial, but not for the reigning WNBA champions. Our @dylankanesports.bsky.social on what it took for the Phoenix Mercury to knock out the Liberty in a decisive Game 3.
Phoenix Mercury knock out New York Liberty in thrilling Game 3 - The IX Basketball
Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas, with the help of her battle-tested teammates, edge out the New York Liberty despite Breanna Stewart's heroics.
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September 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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The Phoenix Mercury found a different level in the second quarter and cruised to a big Game 2 victory against the New York Liberty.

Our @dylankanesports.bsky.social wrote about the road win and securing a Game 3 at home.
How the Phoenix Mercury routed the New York Liberty in Game 3 - The IX Basketball
The Mercury didn't just beat the Liberty in Game 2, they buried them. Now, the Mercury prepare for a decisive Game 3 on their homecourt.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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After an overtime loss, the Phoenix Mercury aren't just aware of being counted out. They're thriving on it. Our @dylankanesports.bsky.social explains #WNBA www.thenexthoops.com/features/mer...
Phoenix Mercury become underdogs as series moves to New York - The IX Basketball
After an overtime thriller, the Phoenix Mercury find themselves with their backs against the wall against the champion New York Liberty.
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September 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM