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 still going through stages of grief following retirement
Diana Taurasi, often known for her fiery and relentless behavior on the court, isn’t a fan of showing her deeper emotions off the court. Even after retiring from the Phoenix Mercury following 20 seasons,
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.
UConn's Geno Auriemma on Diana Taurasi's retirement: 'Greatest winner in the history of basketball'
What UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma, ESPN's Rebecca Lobo, and others said about Diana Taurasi's WNBA retirement.
Diana Taurasi 'sad' to walk away from basketball, Phoenix Mercury. What's next?
Diana Taurasi has spent the past two weeks processing her retirement following a legendary 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. Her two young children, Leo and Isla, are also wondering what that means.
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.
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.
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.
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. Furthermore, she will be inducted into the Mercury's Ring of Honor. A specific date and further details for those celebrations are still to be determined.
Becky Hammon Recalls Wanting to Fight ‘Maniac’ Diana Taurasi During Playing Days
Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon has coached against Taurasi the last few years, and also played against her for more than a decade when s ...
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Diana Taurasi says goodbye to the game she helped grow
In recent years the question had been lobbed at Diana Taurasi in ... were times when I wanted to fight her,” said Aces coach Becky Hammon, who played against Taurasi for 10 seasons in the ...
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"Times when I wanted to fight her" - HC Becky Hammon reveals Diana Taurasi's unexpected response after heated battles
Hammon revealed that Taurasi has a switch in his competitive spirit, comparing her to other basketball greats. She also recalled an instance when Taurasi’s cut-throat attitude got the best of her in a ...
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What Phoenix Mercury great Diana Taurasi said about retirement, Caitlin Clark on 'The View'
The farewell tour has begun for Diana Taurasi. Following her retirement announcement on ... it was a completely different landscape of what our generation had to fight through and the things we ...
What made Diana Taurasi special? UConn's Geno Auriemma on 'the things that she could do on the court'
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma praised Diana Taurasi as she retires from the WNBA. He coached her in college ...
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How Diana Taurasi’s fiery competitive streak ignited a women’s basketball revolution
Diana Taurasi dribbled up the court at Arroyo High School. It was 1999, the summer before her senior year, and the nationally ranked Don Lugo High star was feeling it. She looked over to the ...