Dana Scott

Lynx’s No. 2 overall pick Olivia Miles (13 pts, 6 reb, 7 asst in their 1st win this season at Mercury, her 2nd WNBA game) spoke to me about: • facing Kahleah Copper (30 pts) • facilitating Nia Coffey’s dagger 3 to seal the win • mentorship from Napheesa Collier (OUT, ankle)

Story on Hall of Famer, Phoenix Suns rival Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd fired. via @azcsports azcentral.com/story/sports/n…

We have mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd. A Mavericks champion, Hall of Famer and coach who helped lead this franchise back to the NBA Finals. Thank you, Jason. #MFFL

Devin Booker, McDonald's collaborate for Nike Book 2 'Sedona' shoe ad. #Suns via @azcsports azcentral.com/story/sports/n…

Devin Booker collaborates with McDonald’s and release their new ad for his new Nike Book 2 “Sedona” shoe.

I’m absolutely heartbroken about learning that one of the Arizona Republic’s photographers, Rob Schumacher, has passed away. Gutted. Despondent. Much of my work for the past eight years at that newspaper had his photo artwork. May he rest in peace …

@TheRealJonLyons These prolonged games of tag among panelists, former pro athletes and media members during their school's recess in the late morning TV timeslots is the sad state of sports journalism today.

“Scal, who the hell are you?” So, I guess they still aren’t getting along

That Aces-Dream game was amazing for the sold-out crowd in Atlanta. ✊🏾

Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award, becoming the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVPs, multiple sources tell ESPN.

@DamonAmendo @BlazersLead Max Kellerman’s and Rich Paul’s facial expressions while new Trail Blazer owner Tom Dundon detailed himself skirting the cost of a Phoenix area hotel rate for the Suns-Blazers play-in game on 4/14 make this story funnier, especially when he said, “I would do it again.”🤣

@BlazersLead This man paid $4 BILLION dollars for this company and people are defending him saving pennies. We are so cooked as sports fans in holding our owners to a higher level.

Tom Dundon explained the hotel room story in Phoenix Says that since the Play-In game was scheduled so late, the hotel they were staying at wanted them to pay for an extra night and did not offer late checkout So they did that for the coaches and players, but for the staff, including Tom, since a ballroom downstairs was already reserved for lunch at 1:45, they did not pay for an extra room and instead had them hang out in the ballroom “If that’s too hard for people, then I’m not right for them. I want that culture”

Jovana Nogic is in ELITE company 🤩 In Phoenix's win over Chicago, Jovana Nogic became the first Mercury rookie to record 25+ PTS and 5 3-PT FG since Diana Taurasi did in 2004 🔥

Imagine if Sonia Citron’s half-court heave counted, after Caitlin Clark’s 3 forced OT.

@Phil_Lewis_ Lookin like Waymo sharks circling prey that ain’t there

Dozens of empty Waymos invaded an Atlanta neighborhood and circled a cul-de-sac for hours with no passengers wsbtv.com/news/local/atl…

No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd vs. No. 2 pick Olivia Miles 😯

NFL open to Vrabel-Russini jokes in team videos for 2026 schedule. via @azcsports azcentral.com/story/sports/n…

@JacobGoode18 No other media members besides myself attended in the Lynx postgame presser in person. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Check my Cheryl Reeve interview posted in my TL and my “sidebar note” comment, which explained more about that situation.

@mr_danascott How'd you get like an exclusive type interview like this right after the game? Lol

Lynx’s No. 2 overall pick Olivia Miles (13 pts, 6 reb, 7 asst in their 1st win this season at Mercury, her 2nd WNBA game) spoke to me about: • facing Kahleah Copper (30 pts) • facilitating Nia Coffey’s dagger 3 to seal the win • mentorship from Napheesa Collier (OUT, ankle)

Sidebar note: This was my first time being the only media member in person at a postgame presser. No Minnesota media members came to Phoenix, mainly because of the Timberwolves-Spurs Game 5 tonight, and the sports industry’s downsizing of beat writers.

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve spoke after their 88-84 win at Mercury’s season home opener about: • rookie Olivia Miles (13-6-7 line) leading MIN late in 4Q • MIN bench production (23 pts, 11 reb to PHX’s 13 pts, 5 reb) • MIN’s 28 fouls • PHX’s Kahleah Copper (game-high 30 pts)

Final: Mercury 84, Lynx 88. Mercury fall to 1-2, Lynx are 1-1.

Olivia Miles has stepped up for Lynx in their 2nd game, also for Napheesa Collier (OUT, left ankle). As Mercury were down by one, Miles milked the clock to 30 seconds, began the action, came off two screens at the key, touched the paint for a kickout to Nia Coffey who made a 3.