That was a challenging year for everyone, but they Mercury managed to stay focused and have a solid playoff run. A year later, they reached the WNBA Finals, and they nearly won a championship. The Mercury have had some good years, and their 2020 run was no exception.

PHOENIX — Mercury star Satou Sabally doesn’t have to meticulously check the price tags while shopping at the grocery store. There is no mental calculator balancing nutrition needs with a strict budget. That’s a privilege many aren’t afforded.

In an incendiary, unprecedented statement against commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Collier decried the WNBA as having the " worst leadership in the world ," and her relationship with Engelbert disintegrated completely after Engelbert denied comments she allegedly made about Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's earnings.

Sep 17, 2020; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Damiris Dantas (12) drives to the basket around Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) and Phoenix Mercury center Kia Vaughn (1) during the first half at the FELD Entertainment complex. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images / Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images