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.
Diana Taurasi still going through stages of grief following retirement
But then her young son Leo asked her, “Is retirement sad?” right before her family boarded a flight to New York — and all the emotions hit her.  “That was the longest four-hour plane ride to New York ever,
‘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.
Diana Taurasi Reveals WNBA Retirement Emotion With 3-Word Message
On February 25, news broke that basketball legend Diana Taurasi was retiring from the WNBA after an iconic 20-year career that included her being a three-time W
Taurasi reflects on her decision to retire after 20 years with Mercury
WNBA star Diana Taurasi announced her retirement last month after a two-decade career with the Phoenix Mercury. Taurasi, who says she doesn’t like to openly express her emotions, told the media Thursday she was sad about her decision to leave.
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 Candidly Opens Up About Emotions Surrounding Retirement
On Thursday basketball legend Diana Taurasi held her official retirement press conference, a few weeks after making the announcement in TIME magazine. While touching on the various aspects of the monumental decision,
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.
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.
UConn legend Diana Taurasi reflects on legendary 20-year career after announcing WNBA retirement
UConn women’s basketball legend Diana Taurasi reflected on a historic WNBA career after announcing her retirement from the ...