With Kah & Mack still sidelined, the Phoenix Mercury are showing out thanks to an elite defense and a breakout stretch from their role players. Erika and Stephen dive into the impact of Monique Akoa Makani, Kathryn Westbeld, Kitija Laska, and Lexi Held, plus how Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally are setting the tone defensively.We’ll also break down what’s working on offense, the team’s identity taking shape, and when fans can expect Kahleah Copper and Natasha Mack back on the court.
 

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Down two starters? No problem. The Phoenix Mercury stayed locked in and locked down the Los Angeles Sparks behind a huge night from Satou Sabally and a do-it-all performance from Alyssa Thomas. With Kahleah Copper and Natasha Mack still sidelined, AT commanded the floor on both ends, while Satou poured in a game-high 25 points. Erika and Stephen break down the Mercury’s second win at home, the team’s resilience through early injuries, and what to watch for heading into the weekend matchups in Seattle, then back home vs Washington.

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The Phoenix Mercury opened their season with an 81-59 statement win over the Seattle Storm, and now it’s time to see if they can keep that momentum going through a busy three-game stretch. In this episode, we take a closer look at what made that opening night performance so dominant—Satou Sabally’s explosive scoring, Alyssa Thomas’s all-around leadership, and a defense that set the tone from the jump.

With games against the Sparks on Wednesday, Storm (again) on Friday, and the Mystics on Sunday, there’s no easing into the season. We preview each matchup, highlight the key players to watch on both sides, and break down what the Mercury will need to do to stay undefeated.

Can Satou keep cooking? Will Alyssa continue to control the tempo on both ends? And when can we expect Kahleah Copper to return to the floor?

Tap in with us as we talk rotations, matchup advantages, and the energy shift around this team—and why this might be the most competitive Mercury squad we’ve seen in years.

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The 2025 WNBA season is here, and the Phoenix Mercury are entering a new era — even if the preseason didn’t go as planned. After going 0–2 and giving the Golden State Valkyries their first franchise win, there’s still plenty of reason for optimism in the Valley.

On this episode of the PHNX Mercury Podcast, hosts Erika LeDay (@erikaleaday) and Stephen Pridgeon-Garner (@StephenPG3) break down what we learned from the preseason, the outlook for the Mercury’s Big 3 of Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, and Satou Sabally, and who’s stepping up in the fight for minutes.

We also predict season stat averages for the Mercury’s top players and preview the team’s season opener vs. the Seattle Storm.

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The new era of Phoenix Mercury basketball is here, and we’re breaking down everything we learned from Game 1 of the preseason! PHNX Mercury is back as Erika and Stephen dive into the first look at the Mercury’s Big 3 of Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, and Satou Sabally. 

We’re talking roster cuts, starting lineup decisions, shot profile trends, Big 3 usage, defensive identity, and the intense battle for those final guard spots.

Plus — taking the powerhouse Aces down to the wire on A’ja’s A’One night? Yeah, we’ve got thoughts.

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The Phoenix Mercury are officially in their new era, and Media Day 2025 had all the energy we’ve been waiting for. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest moments from Media Day — from Kahleah Copper talking about leading this squad, to Alyssa Thomas bringing that toughness to the desert, and Nate Tibbetts setting the tone in his second year as head coach of the Mercury.

After saying goodbye to Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, the Mercury reloaded fast, adding a new cornerstone in Satou Sabally, veteran sharpshooter Sami Whitcomb, and dominant post presence Kalani Brown to an already storied franchise. This squad is deep, hungry, and ready to make noise in 2025.

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There are a ton of questions swirling around the Phoenix Mercury as the transition into a full fledged roster shift. Do the new big three- Satou Sabally, Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper- have enough to truly contend? What are their routes to success? What will be their identity? Erika Day and Stephen PridGeon-Garner dive into the details on it all in this training camp preview! Follow us on Twitter @PHNX_Mercury, @erikaleaday, @stephenpg3

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Join us as we dive into the Phoenix Mercury’s transformative 2025 offseason, where they skipped the WNBA Draft but made massive waves with blockbuster acquisitions and fresh talent. We break down the return of All-WNBA star Kahleah Copper, alongside the arrivals of powerhouse forwards Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, forming a dynamic new "Big 3" to elevate the Mercury’s future. Plus, we spotlight the signing of  players to training camp contracts, including rising guard Celeste Taylor, and discuss what these moves mean for the team’s championship aspirations. From trades to tryouts, we cover it all—don’t miss this episode ahead of the new era of Mercury basketball.

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On today's show, the PHNX Mercury crew will be detailing who Shyla Heal is, what she can potentially bring to the Phoenix Mercury this Summer, and why she may be relevant to their desires for this season and potentially beyond. Get to know one of the WNBL's dynamic guards as Erika Day and Stephen PridGeon-Garner speak on Heal with special guest Peter Brown of basketball.com.au!

0:00 Start

3:50 Shyla Heal Background

6:40 NBL1

8:25 What skills can translate?

12:40 How her day-to-day process uplifts teammates

16:35 New look Merc?

20:33 Defensive, Size and Switching

25:00 Fit with the current Mercury roster

26:35 Head Coach Peter Brown - Backcourt Situation

34:50 Will Shyla make the roster?

46:00 Positives and Negatives

48:30 Collegiate Options

52:50 Defense, Defense, Defense

58:25 Suns Talk

1:00:45 Final Four Predictions

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