At the trade deadline, the Storm were among the teams to make a move, trading for veteran guard Brittney Sykes. Sykes earned an All-Star nod with the Washington Mystics this season, averaging 15.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and a career high 4.4 assists in 25 games.

The Phoenix Mercury could be facing the talented Seattle Storm backcourt without Monique Akoa Makani, one of their best defenders.

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The Mercury need to make two moves involving Kalani Brown and Natasha Mack with the 2025 WNBA trade deadline complete.

Mar 25, 2018; Lexington, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Asia Durr (25) battles Oregon State Beavers center Marie Gulich (21) for a rebound during the first half in the championship game of the Lexington regional of the women's basketball 2018 NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Sue Bird is one of the most iconic figures in WNBA history. And on Sunday afternoon, the league's all-time assist leader will be immortalized even further.

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas entered a league all to her own after a standout performance against the Connecticut Sun.

After the 2003 season, Harrison decided to retire. The 2004 season was an important year for the Mercury, as they picked up Penny Taylor in a dispersal draft, and they drafted Diana Taurasi a few months later. Harrison also wore No. 3 before Taurasi. Then, she wore the number, and the rest is history.

Climate Pledge Arena is the venue where and the Seattle Storm (16-17) will play the Phoenix Mercury (19-12) on Sunday.