For me, that was basketball forever ... When Taurasi first walked into the Mercury's practice facility for the first time since the season ended, she told GM Nick U’Ren, "I want to ...

And that was to play the game of basketball." Taurasi spoke publicly for the first time since announcing her retirement on Feb. 25 after 20 seasons with the Mercury. Earlier Thursday, the Mercury ...

Taurasi defined the Mercury for two decades. After her retirement, the Mercury must plot a way forward without their legend.

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.

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 ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Taurasi, 42, is unequivocally the women's basketball's GOAT. She led the Mercury to three titles in a decorated career. Her playing style ...