New Rules: What the CBA and Expansion Draft mean for the Phoenix Mercury

Welcome back to the PHNX Mercury Podcast! The transformative new CBA has officially been ratified, and we’re breaking down exactly what it means for the Phoenix Mercury as the new season approaches. With the expansion draft just one week away and the rookie draft two weeks out, there is a lot to unpack. Erika, Stephen, and new to the Mercury Podcast, Gil, are here to get you caught up on everything you need to know during this shortened WNBA offseason.

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A New Era for Phoenix Mercury, WNBA

0:00 – Welcome Gil!

8:00 – 2 Truths and 1 Lie

14:00 – NEW WNBA CBA

24:00 – The “Dearica Hamby Clause”

27:08 – Two developmental players

37:20 – Expansion Rules

40:00 – Who are you protecting?

48:00 – Free Agency coming soon…

1:02:00 – Mercury REBRANDED

1:07:00 – Final thoughts