Former WNBA Player Charde Houston Remembered for Impact with Phoenix Mercury

Charde Houston, a former forward who played for the Phoenix Mercury, is being remembered today for her contributions to the team and the wider WNBA, following renewed interest in her career.

Houston was initially drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in the third round of the 2008 WNBA Draft, where she spent several seasons developing into a key player. She averaged a career-high 13.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals during her time with the Lynx. In 2011, she was part of the Lynx team that won a WNBA championship.

Traded to the Phoenix Mercury in 2012, Houston quickly made an impact, averaging 12.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in her first season with the team. She had a standout performance against the Washington Mystics on July 24, 2013, scoring a career-high 26 points, though the Mercury ultimately lost the game 90-77. Houston also contributed to the Mercury’s playoff run in 2013, helping them defeat the Los Angeles Sparks before falling to the Minnesota Lynx. You can find more information about the history of the Phoenix Mercury on the team’s official website.

Following her time with the Mercury, Houston was traded to the Seattle Storm and later signed with the New York Liberty, but did not play for either team. Her career highlights demonstrate the often-shifting landscape of professional women’s basketball and the valuable role players can have across multiple franchises. The WNBA continues to grow in popularity, with increased media coverage and fan engagement, as reported by the official WNBA site.

Team officials have stated they will continue to honor past players like Houston as part of ongoing franchise celebrations.