Pregnant Vodichkova to miss 2007 season

Vodichkova, who signed a three-year free agent deal with the Mercury prior to the 2005 season, averaged 9.7 points and a team-leading 6.7 rebound per game last season.

"While we certainly will miss the energy and incredible physical abilities Kamila has brought to us the past two seasons, we could not be happier for her and the new direction her life is about to take," said Mercury President and Chief Operating Officer Jay Parry. "She is always welcome back at US Airways Center, and we can’t wait for the arrival of the newest, youngest member of the X-Factor."