Overview
- Taurasi, who told ESPN on Aug. 14 that she hopes to join the Mercury ownership group within the next year or two, said she wants to be present and have influence rather than be a passive investor.
- The announcement comes as the franchise and city prepare to retire her No. 3 jersey and add her to the Mercury Ring of Honor on Aug. 16 and after courts in Phoenix were refurbished in her name.
- Mat Ishbia has held controlling interest in the Suns and Mercury since his 2023 purchase, so any new local ownership stake would need to fit within his controlling group and its decisions.
- Taurasi retired in February 2025 after 20 WNBA seasons as the league’s all-time leading scorer and has remained visible at select games while focusing on family life since retiring.
- If Taurasi becomes an owner and takes an active role, she could shape roster and community priorities for the Mercury, but key near-term signs to watch are Ishbia’s openness and who joins any expanded ownership group.