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2024 WNBA draft: Who's the best talent Phoenix needs?

August 20, 2023

Aug 5, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury head coach Nikki Blue looks on against the Seattle Storm during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Phoenix Mercury sit 11th place in the WNBA, only one game behind the Indiana Fever for the worst record in the league. With Phoenix set to play Indiana on Sunday, this poses two serious questions. What do the Mercury do with the final 9 games of the season? Do they start preparing for the 2024 WNBA draft?
Tank for upcoming WNBA draft?
Tanking in all sports is seen as taboo. It's a great way to secure a potentially successful and promising future. At the same time, it comes off as disrespectful to fans (especially season ticket holders and diehards) who love their team with every ounce of their being.

The last time the Phoenix Mercury were in the draft lottery was the 2013 #WNBA Draft. Their record in the 2012 season was 7-27, with the fewest wins in franchise history. They won the No. 1 pick in the draft and selected Brittney Griner from Baylor. #ValleyTogether
— Aya Abdeen (@ayabdeen) August 17, 2023

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