The Phoenix Mercury were able to pick up a win over the Toronto Tempo on Saturday but the good news ends there as Kelsey Plum is being shut down for the season, DeWanna Bonner debuted for her new team and the season is looking bleak heading into the FIBA Break.

Kelsey Plum and Phoenix Mercury woes

The Phoenix Mercury made their gamble in trading for Kelsey Plum, knowing she wasn’t healthy as well as them not having a great chance at making the playoffs — neither of those came to fruition for them.

Stephen PridGeon-Garner and Kevin Thomas are here to breakdown the Mercury’s recent run and what the latest moves mean for this team going forward. Join SPG and Kevo on the PHNX Mercury Podcast!

0:00 – Welcome back to the pod

2:54 – Mercury pick up a win vs Toronto Tempo

10:00 – Opportunities for young players

17:00 – Kelsey Plum SHUT DOWN

25:00 – Will Plum return?

32:00 – DeWanna Bonner’s debut for the Dream

37:00 – FIBA Break