The Phoenix Mercury's post-Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner era began with a bang in their 81-59 blowout victory at home over the Seattle Storm on May 17. The regular season debut for their new Big 3 of Alyssa Thomas,

Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas both made guarantees about the Mercury following Kahleah Copper's sudden injury.

Taurasi retired after a 20-year WNBA career — all in Phoenix — that included three championships (2007, 2009, 2014), two Finals MVPs (2009, 2014) and one league MVP (2009). Griner, a nine-time All-Star, signed with the Atlanta Dream as a free agent after spending the first 11 seasons of her career with the Mercury.

The Phoenix Mercury tip off the 2025 season on Saturday night against the Seattle Storm. When they do, they’ll take the court without two of the franchise’s mainstays: Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner.

Satou Sabally poured in 27 points and Alyssa Thomas added 20 for the Phoenix Mercury, who led wire-to-wire in an 81-59 season-opening win over the visiting Seattle Storm on Saturday.