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Phoenix Mercury Beat Reporter for The Next • Cronkite ASU alum • UW alum
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
4 days ago
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.
www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/phoenix...
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/phoenix-mercury-embracing-changing-wnba-new-logos/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
about 1 month ago
Last offseason, the Phoenix Mercury made some risky choices.
@dylankanesports.bsky.social
explains how and why they paid off:
www.thenexthoops.com/features/how...
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/how-the-phoenix-mercury-reshaped-to-become-wnba-contenders/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
about 2 months ago
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.
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/why-phoenix-mercury-have-plenty-to-be-optimistic-about-despite-fall-short-again-in-wnba-finals-to-the-las-vegas-aces/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
about 2 months ago
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.
www.thenexthoops.com/features/pho...
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/phoenix-mercury-game-3-las-vegas-aces-wnba-finals/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
about 2 months ago
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
.
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/live-from-the-wnba-finals-aja-wilson-gives-the-aces-a-3-0-lead/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
about 2 months ago
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.
www.thenexthoops.com/features/pho...
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/phoenix-mercury-game-2-las-vegas-aces-wnba-finals/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
about 2 months ago
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.
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/why-phoenix-mercury-fell-short-game-1-wnba-finals-tibbetts-copper-sabally/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
about 2 months ago
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:
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/wnba-finals-2025-phoenix-mercury-las-vegas-aces-set-to-duel-in-desert/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
2 months ago
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...
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/phoenix-mercury-storm-to-wnba-finals-after-dramatic-comeback-against-minnesota-lynx-in-game-4/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
2 months ago
Our
@dylankanesports.bsky.social
wrote about the wild ending in Game 2 and how Phoenix orchestrated a 20-point comeback in the second half.
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/phoenix-mercury-stun-minnesota-lynx-in-game-2-make-historic-comeback/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
2 months ago
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:
www.thenexthoops.com/features/pho...
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/phoenix-mercury-run-out-of-gas-in-game-1-loss-to-minnesota-lynx/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
2 months ago
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
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/what-to-know-phoenix-mercury-wnba-semifinals-series-minnesota-lynx/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
2 months ago
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.
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/phoenix-mercury/phoenix-mercury-survive-thriller-knock-out-defending-champion-new-york-liberty-decisive-game-3/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
2 months ago
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.
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/flipping-the-script-how-phoenix-mercury-dominated-new-york-liberty/
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Dylan Kane
The IX Basketball
2 months ago
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...
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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.
https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/mercury-embrace-underdog-after-game-1-loss-to-defending-champs/
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