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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