Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts spoke on Taurasi's mental state before the Phoenix matchup, revealing his honest take on the challenges she's faced. “No one loves to compete more than DT.

PHOENIX – The three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury today named Vanessa Nygaard (NYE-guard) the 10 th head coach in franchise history. Nygaard, born in Scottsdale, Ariz., has nearly two ...

Her longevity, too, became part of her greatness. For instance, two years ago, Taurasi recalled hosting the Mercury’s interim coach on a college recruiting visit. Last season, Taurasi suited up ...