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.
Diana Taurasi considers life after basketball. Will she be the next Charles Barkley?
Diana Taurasi was cagey about what’s next, now that she’s retired from the WNBA. “That’s a tough question,” she said at the Mercury’s practice facility near downtown Phoenix on Thursday afternoon.
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.
Diana Taurasi to Be Go Into Mercury Ring of Honor, Get No. 3 Jersey Retired in 2026
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What led to Mercury star Diana Taurasi's retirement decision
Former Mercury star Diana Taurasi explained during her retirement press conference what ultimately led to her 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.
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.
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Diana Taurasi returning to ESPN for 2025 March Madness broadcast
Diana Taurasi said goodbye to the Phoenix Mercury and WNBA fans when she announced her retirement from her playing career.
Diana Taurasi offers her version of short-lived idea with Sue Bird to join NY Liberty
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