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Phoenix Mercury finish 16-28 and sixth in the West after a 100-82 loss to Las Vegas Aces. A'ja Wilson scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Jewell Loyd added 25 off the bench for the Aces. Kahleah Copper led Phoenix with 18 points and Alyssa Thomas had 9 assists. The Mercury need two veteran guards and one rim-protecting forward to improve next season.

This mailbag answers fan questions about Natasha Mack's role, Kahleah Copper's usage, and Alyssa Thomas's future. We discuss whether the Mercury can reach 22-23 wins with the right free agency acquisitions. Key players discussed include Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, Natasha Mack, A'ja Wilson, and Jewell Loyd.

We analyze the defensive breakdowns against Las Vegas and the need for better spacing and rim protection. The episode covers roster battles, free agency targets, and predictions for the 2027 season.

In this episode: Final Game Analysis & Fan Q&A · Roster Battles & Free Agency · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/phx/2026-10-07/transcript.html

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