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 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,
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.
'I am sad': Diana Taurasi reflects on her retirement decision after playing for 20 seasons
PHOENIX—For the first time since announcing her retirement, Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi spoke to the media at her retirement press conference. Taurasi reconsidered her retirement upon entering the Phoenix Mercury practice facility,
‘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.
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 Phoenix Mercury.
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 says goodbye to the game she helped grow
In recent years the question had been lobbed at Diana Taurasi in a multitude of ways and wordings: When was she going to step away from basketball? Playing into her 40s, when was she going to ...
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Diana Taurasi’s Personality Was As Iconic As Her Play
Diana Taurasi has never had much use for subtlety. It was obvious what kind of player she would be from the moment she became the No. 1 pick in the 2004 WNBA draft, from the moment she began her ...
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Sabrina Ionescu honors Diana Taurasi's rich legacy with heartfelt 2-word response
The basketball fraternity has been gathering to give its flowers to Diana Taurasi after the 42-year-old announced her retirement from the game on Tuesday. Spending 20 years with the Phoenix ...
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WNBA superstar Diana Taurasi to retire from Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX — WNBA star and Olympian Diana Taurasi has announced her retirement from basketball. In an interview with Time Magazine, Taurasi said “Mentally and physically, I’m just full.” ...