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The Phoenix Mercury finish their 16-28 season with a 100-82 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. We analyze the critical roster battles ahead, focusing on Kahleah Copper's scoring, Alyssa Thomas's playmaking, and Natasha Mack's defensive potential. Key questions include whether the Mercury will retain veteran guards and add rim protection. The Aces dominated with A'ja Wilson's 34 points, exposing Mercury's depth issues. We predict moves for the upcoming free agency window.

In this episode: Forward Position Battle · Guard Rotation Depth · Roster Cut Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/phx/2026-10-09/transcript.html

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