Davion Moore

Joined: Jul 2, 2025

Davion Moore is a prolific writer with a wealth of experience. He has a bachelor's degree from Franklin University and a master's in Sports Journalism from Bonaventure University. His writing and expertise allowed him to join our team as the Phoenix Mercury WNBA reporter On SI.

Jun 3, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held (1) dribbles the ball past Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Jun 30, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) celebrates with guard Kahleah Copper (2) against the Indiana Fever at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

June 29, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) is defended by Chicago Sky forward Sonja Petrovic (5) during the first half at Allstate Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Jan 27, 2020; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; 2020 USA Women's National Team guard Diana Taurasi (12) waves to the crowd as she is introduced before the game against the UConn Huskies at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Aug 3, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) celebrates her 10,000th career point during the second half of the game against the Atlanta Dream at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Mercury won nine games in 2023, and their offense was key in those wins.

Sep 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (left) talks with forward Candice Dupree against the Chicago Sky during game one of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 83-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Candice Dupree had some good years with the Phoenix Mercury, and her final year was no exception.

Sep 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Anete Jekabsone-Zogota (10) against the Chicago Sky during game one of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 83-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2014, and Anete Jekabsone-Zogota was on that roster.

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) drives to the basket and shoots ht ball past Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) in the second half during game one of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Kahleah Copper joined the Phoenix Mercury in 2024, and she received recognition for her play.

Sep 5, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (2) reacts on the court against the Seattle Storm during the first half in game two of the Western Conference Finals in the 2010 WNBA Playoffs at US Airways Center. The Storm defeated the Mercury 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Mercury won a championship in 2007, but when it came to the preseason, things started on the wrong note.

Sep 9, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the shoes of a Phoenix Mercury player prior to the game against the Chicago Sky during game two of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Mercury reached the WNBA Finals in 1998, and it was due to their performance on the offensive end.

Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi celebrates after beating the Atlanta Dream on Aug. 17, 2018, at Taking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.

Atlanta .vs Phoenix 2018

The Phoenix Mercury had a nice 2018 season, and the starting lineup did a great job of setting the tone.

Sep 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Nike shoes of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) against the Chicago Sky during game one of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 83-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Bridget Pettis was one of the Phoenix Mercury's early players, and she had some good years with them.

Sep 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Mistie Bass (8) against the Chicago Sky during game one of the WNBA Finals at US Airways Center. The Mercury defeated the Sky 83-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mistie Bass won a championship with the Phoenix Mercury, and when it came to her college days, she played a role in Duke's success.

Jun 29, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) in bounds the ball against the Indiana Fever during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Mercury won a few of their season series in 2022, and one of them was against an Eastern Conference team.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) loses control of the ball against Indiana Fever forward Damiris Dantas (12) on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Phoenix Mercury had two draft picks in 2013, and one of them spent years with the team.

Mercury fans chant MVP for guard Alyssa Thomas (25) after she sets a WNBA record with 3 consecutive triple-doubles at PHX Arena in Phoenix on Aug. 7, 2025.

Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas was in the MVP race this year, and this was not the first time she was involved.

Davion Moore

Joined: Jul 2, 2025

Mercury's Held And More Represent DePaul

How The Mercury Battled Obstacles, Prepared For Playoffs

Mercury's Bonner Enters Starting Lineup, Takes Game To Another Level

How Mercury's Taurasi Helped Team USA In 2008

How The Mercury's Offense Helped Them Navigate Difficult Season

How Candice Dupree Helped Phoenix In The 2016 Season

How Mercury's Anete Jekabsone-Zogota Won Her First Championship

How Mercury's Copper Received Recognition

Why The Mercury's 2007 Preseason Motivated Them

Why Phoenix's Offense Helped Them Reach The Finals

How Phoenix's 2018 Starting Lineup Succeeded, Led Team To Playoffs

How Pettis Made One Of Phoenix's Franchise Lists

How Mercury's Bass Contributed To Duke's Success

How Phoenix Won Another Series In 2022

Looking At The Play Of Phoenix's 2013 Picks

Why Mercury's Thomas Is Inching Closer To An MVP Award