Order has been restored in Phoenix. The Mercury are off to a 7-4 start—their best since 2018—and Alyssa Thomas is back to doing what she does best: setting the tone, anchoring the defense, and unlocking the full potential of Satou Sabally. Erika, Stephen, and special guest Nekias Duncan break down how AT’s return has changed the Mercury’s identity, what the team’s recent sellout crowds say about the energy in the Valley, and how the starting lineup could evolve moving forward. Plus, we talk Satou’s new PEs, all-star voting, and a huge weekend matchup with the Aces. And… keep an eye on Kahleah Copper—word is she’s traveling to Chicago with the team, and her return might be closer than we think.

TIMESTAMPS

:00 Intro

1:30 Nekias Duncan joins the show!

18:00 Paige Bueckers so far

43:00 Las Vegas Aces preview