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The Phoenix Mercury finished 16-28 in sixth place, ending with a 100-82 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. A'ja Wilson scored 34 points in the finale. This episode analyzes the roster's struggles and predicts necessary offseason moves.

Hosts discuss Kahleah Copper's 18 points, Alyssa Thomas's 9 assists, and Natasha Mack's 7 rebounds. They argue for acquiring two veteran guards and one rim-protecting forward to improve competitiveness and reach a 22-23 win total next season.

Topics include defensive spacing, pace of play, and free agency strategies. The hosts evaluate current player value and outline a path back to the WNBA playoffs through strategic roster construction.

In this episode: Analyzing the Final Loss · Roster Battles & Needs · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/phx/2026-10-08/transcript.html

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