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Mercury Sets Aug. 16 Ceremony to Retire Diana Taurasi’s No. 3 and Induct Her Into Ring of Honor

The franchise will celebrate the WNBA’s all-time scoring leader after a two-decade career spent entirely in Phoenix.

Overview

  • The Mercury scheduled Taurasi’s jersey retirement and Ring of Honor induction for Aug. 16, 2026 during a home game against the Portland Fire.
  • Mercury legends as well as Taurasi’s former teammates, coaches and family are expected to attend the ceremony.
  • Owner Mat Ishbia praised Taurasi for setting the organization’s standard for winning, competition and leadership in announcing the plans.
  • Taurasi played for Phoenix from 2004 to 2024 and retired in February 2025 as the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer after 11 All-Star selections, three championships and the 2009 MVP.
  • She becomes the sixth member of the Mercury Ring of Honor, joining Cheryl Miller, Jennifer Gillom, Bridget Pettis, Penny Taylor and Michele Timms.