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Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons, leaving a historic WNBA legacy and paving the way for new stars.

Diana Taurasi, a titan of women`s basketball, officially announced her retirement from professional basketball on February 26, 2025, concluding a remarkable 20-season career with the Phoenix Mercury. As the WNBA`s all-time leading scorer with 10,646 points, Taurasi leaves behind an unparalleled legacy that includes three WNBA championships, two Finals MVP awards, one regular-season MVP, and six Olympic gold medals.

At 42 years old, Taurasi`s retirement comes just before a projected financial boom in the WNBA, where player salaries are expected to rise significantly in the coming seasons. Her departure signals the end of an era, shifting the spotlight to emerging stars like rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, who has already made waves in her inaugural season.

The 2025 WNBA season is set to kick off on May 16, featuring an expanded 44-game regular season for each of the 13 teams. With the league`s standings unchanged from the previous season, anticipation builds as teams prepare for their first games. In a related development, over 20 current and former WNBA players have signed a letter urging Big Ten and SEC officials to engage with women’s basketball athletes on critical issues such as player safety and academic concerns.

As the WNBA gears up for its 29th season, fans and analysts eagerly await the new faces that will rise in Taurasi`s absence.

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