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.

Follow us at @PHNX_Mercury, @erikaleaday & @StephenPG3

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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.

Follow us @PHNX_Mercury for more Mercury content all season long.

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