What happened: The Phoenix Mercury retired Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey and inducted her into the franchise's Ring of Honor in a Sunday night ceremony. The tribute preceded Phoenix's game against the Fire at Footprint Center.

Why it matters: Taurasi spent her entire career with the Mercury, and the number now joins the three championship banners her run in Phoenix produced. The franchise has already signaled her ties to the organization aren't ending with the jersey ceremony.

What to watch: Taurasi has said she wants a Mercury ownership stake within two years; Sunday's ceremony formalizes her standing with the franchise ahead of that push.