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Mercury great Diana Taurasi admits being 'sad' over retirement
Diana Taurasi, who will have her No. 3 jersey retired by the Mercury in 2026, admits feeling "sad" over her decision to retire after 20 seasons in the WNBA.
Diana Taurasi 'sad' to walk away from basketball, Phoenix Mercury. What's next?
Taurasi played her final game for the Mercury on Sept. 25 — Phoenix lost to the Minnesota Lynx 101-88 in the first round of the playoffs. She didn't comment on whether she would return at the time and left many fans wondering “if this is it," the exact verbiage the Mercury used to advertise the team's final regular-season home games.
What led to Mercury star Diana Taurasi's retirement decision
Former Mercury star Diana Taurasi explained during her retirement press conference what ultimately led to her decision.
Diana Taurasi still going through stages of grief following retirement from WNBA
Diana Taurasi, often known for her fiery and relentless behavior on the court, isn’t a fan of showing her deeper emotions off the court. Even after retiring from the Phoenix Mercury following 20 seasons, she’s trying not to dwell on the negative.
Phoenix Mercury to celebrate Diana Taurasi with the WNBA franchise's highest honor
The Mercury announced Thursday that Taurasi will be inducted into the Mercury Ring of Honor, the franchise's highest honor, next year.
Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi opens up about her WNBA career, retirement and the future
After 20 seasons as the face of the Phoenix Mercury, Diana Taurasi has announced her retirement from basketball. The three-time WNBA Champion and the leagues all-time leading scorer was celebrated in downtown Phoenix with hundreds of Mercury personnel from the past and present packing out Diana Taurasi Court at the team’s new state-of-the-art practice facility.
Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi says final goodbyes at retirement news conference
Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi says final statements and goodbyes at her retirement news conference on March 13, 2025.
‘It is sad’: Diana Taurasi opens up on end of legendary 20-year career with Phoenix Mercury
In her first press conference since she announced her retirement, Diana Taurasi is not sure what’s next, but hopes to support her family and friends after her historic 20-year run with the Mercury.
Mercury retiring Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey
The Phoenix Mercury announced plans Thursday to retire Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey and induct the legendary guard into the club's Ring of Honor.
Diana Taurasi and the challenge of saying goodbye and discovering what’s next
Retirement hits athletes in different ways. Some need to mourn. Taurasi is experiencing this in her own unique way.
Diana Taurasi says goodbye to one of the greatest careers in women's basketball history
Taurasi made the all-WNBA first team 10 times and was on the first or second team a record 14 times. She’s also an 11-time ...
Diana Taurasi offers her version of short-lived idea with Sue Bird to join NY Liberty
Diana Taurasi spoke at her Phoenix Mercury retirement press conference about her and Sue Bird's idea to leave Phoenix Mercury and Storm for Liberty.