Diana Taurasi still going through stages of grief following retirement
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,
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
Diana Taurasi wanted to take her time before deciding whether to retire. Once the Phoenix Mercury star made up her mind, the decision came with the same kind of decisiveness she displayed through one of the greatest careers in women’s basketball history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mercury to retire Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey, induct her into Ring of Honor during 2026 WNBA season
The Phoenix Mercury announced Thursday it will retire Diana Taurasi's iconic No. 3 jersey during the 2026 WNBA season. Furthermore, she will be inducted into the Mercury's Ring of Honor. A specific date and further details for those celebrations are still to be determined.
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Diana Taurasi by the numbers: Where basketball legend ranks among all-time greats
After 25 years of dominating basketball courts, from college to the WNBA to the Olympics, Diana Taurasi is finally calling it a career. The former UConn star announced her retirement on Tuesday.
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WNBA star Diana Taurasi opens up about retiring after 2-decade career
Taurasi is a three-time WNBA champion. WNBA star Diana Taurasi is officially retiring after two decades. The Phoenix Mercury star said in an interview Wednesday with "Good Morning America" co ...
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How Diana Taurasi’s fiery competitive streak ignited a women’s basketball revolution
Diana Taurasi dribbled up the court at Arroyo High School. It was 1999, the summer before her senior year, and the nationally ranked Don Lugo High star was feeling it. She looked over to the ...
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Diana Taurasi, 3-time champion with Phoenix Mercury, retires from WNBA after 20 seasons
Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi announced her retirement on Tuesday, ending a 20-year career in the WNBA that included three WNBA championships and the league's all-time scoring record.