Why The Phoenix Mercury’s 1-1 Start Is MORE Encouraging Than It Looks

POSTGAME: Phoenix Mercury DROP 5th Straight Despite a BETTER Defensive Performance

The Phoenix Mercury have now lost five straight games and sit at 2-7 after another loss to the New York Liberty. The frustrating part? Phoenix did a lot of things well enough to win. Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper each scored 15 points, the Mercury forced 17 turnovers, and held New York under 70 points deep into the fourth quarter. But poor shooting, a massive rebounding deficit, and another offensive drought proved too much to overcome.   Erika, Stephen & Gil break down what went wrong against the Liberty, whether this losing streak is exposing bigger issues, and what the Mercury need to fix before the season slips away.   Welcome to PHNX Mercury, where we make it more fun to be a Mercury fan!   0:00 - Mercury drop 5th straight game 2:30 - Moral victory? 4:30 - Reaction to adversity defines a team 6:00 - This is NOT tanking. It's adversity. 9:00 - SPG's Keys in review 11:00 - Reserve scoring 13:30 - Merc need more from Kahleah Copper 22:00 - Natasha Mack's LOUD impact 28:50 - Do expectations change at all? (no.) 31:00 - Rotations 34:30 - The last 2 minutes..... 37:00 - DeWanna Bonner 44:00 - It's going to be okay 51:45 - Looking ahead on the schedule 57:38 - Arena energy MATTERS   JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube   ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix   PHNX Events: Get your tickets to Suns Takeovers, Suns Watch Parties, and MORE here: https://gophnx.com/events/     bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 15% off your first order!     Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase.   Circle K:  Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!   When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Phoenix Mercury Fall Into An Atlanta Dream Trap DROPPING Another Game

The Phoenix Mercury had the Atlanta Dream on the ropes… until the fourth quarter completely flipped the game.   Phoenix led by as many as 15 and carried a lead into the final period before Atlanta caught fire late, escaping with a two-point win after shooting a ridiculous 71% from three in the fourth quarter.   Meghan Hall of USA Today joins the show to break down Atlanta’s late-game execution, why the Dream have become one of the toughest teams in the WNBA to put away, and what this loss revealed about where the Mercury stand in 2026.   Welcome to PHNX Mercury, where we make it more fun to be a Mercury fan!   0:00 - Meghan Hall of USA Today joins the show 3:00 - Big picture Phoenix 11:30 - "Not everyone can be the Aces" 14:30 - Cracks starting to show? 18:00 - Rotations and rebounds 32:40 - Are the Atlanta Dream just... Good 54:00 - Credit Check 1:07:00 - Predictions   JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube   ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix   PHNX Events: Get your tickets to Suns Takeovers, Suns Watch Parties, and MORE here: https://gophnx.com/events/     bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 15% off your first order!     Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase.   Circle K:  Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!   When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

POSTGAME: Phoenix Mercury’s Slow Start Gets WORSE in Loss to Sparks

The Phoenix Mercury dropped their second straight home game, falling to the Los Angeles Sparks and moving to 2–4 on the season, the worst six-game start of the Nate Tibbetts era.   Erika and Stephen break down what went wrong for Phoenix, why the offense still feels uneven, what the Sparks exposed, and how concerned the Mercury should be this early in the season. Plus, what needs to change before this skid turns into something bigger.   Welcome to the PHNX Mercury Podcast, where we make it more fun to be a Mercury fan!   0:00 - NO Mack jersey for Erika?! 6:00 - Hamby went off 8:50 - Gil's takeaways 11:00 - Panic meter time? 15:00 - Lacking defensive connection 23:00 - Officiating and Game Flow 38:00 - Silver linings? 42:00 - Stephen PridGeon-Garner joins the show 51:00 - By the numbers 54:00 - More breakdown with SPG 1:05:00 - SPG's Silver Linings 1:10:00 - SPG is PANICKING?!?!   JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube   ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix   PHNX Events: Get your tickets to Suns Takeovers, Suns Watch Parties, and MORE here: https://gophnx.com/events/     bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 15% off your first order!     Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase.   Circle K:  Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!   When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Phoenix Mercury BEAT the Undefeated Sky Behind ANOTHER Jovana Nogic Masterclass ✨

The Phoenix Mercury handed the previously undefeated Chicago Sky their first loss of the season, but the biggest story might be Jovana Nogic continuing to look like one of the steals of the entire WNBA season.   Erika, Stephen and Gil breaks down Phoenix’s biggest win so far, why the Mercury are beginning to establish a real identity, and how Nogic has already made WNBA history as the league’s highest-scoring undrafted rookie. Plus, Monique Akoa Makani’s return appears imminent, and Nick U’Ren drawing interest from the Philadelphia 76ers says a lot about the respect Phoenix is earning around the league.   Welcome to PHNX Mercury, where we make it more fun to be a Mercury fan!   0:00 - Welcome Back to Planet Mercury 4:00 - Mercury vs Chicago Sky Recap 13:30 - Jovana "Yoyo" Nogic is special 28:00 - Alyssa Thomas on scouting department of Mercury 32:40 - Nick U'Ren to Philadelphia 76'ers? 45:30 - Valériane Ayayi's fit in Phoenix 56:00 - Credit Check / Toronto Tempo preview   JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube   ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix   PHNX Events: Get your tickets to Suns Takeovers, Suns Watch Parties, and MORE here: https://gophnx.com/events/     bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 15% off your first order!     Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase.   Circle K:  Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!   When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why The Phoenix Mercury Are STILL Missing Roster Pieces

The Phoenix Mercury are just 1-2 to start the season, but the bigger story might be that this roster STILL hasn’t fully come together yet.   After Fiba delays kept her out to begin the year, Valériane Ayayi finally made her Mercury debut and Phoenix immediately threw her into the starting lineup. So what does that tell us about how the Mercury envision this team long term?   We break down Ayayi’s fit alongside Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper, why the Mercury’s defensive identity already looks legit, and how roster continuity, chemistry, and missing pieces continue to impact the offense early in the season.   Plus: what’s real about Phoenix’s 1-2 start, what still needs to improve, and why this team may look VERY different a few weeks from now.   Welcome to PHNX Mercury, where we make it more fun to be a Mercury fan!   0:00 - Vibe check 4:30 - Gil's first x-factor experience 9:00 - Minnesota Lynx game recap 10:00 - Olivia Miles was special vs the Mercury 16:20 - Valériane Ayayi 22:00 - Mercury scouting department COOKING 32:00 - It's KFC, Kahleah Copper 40:00 - Missing players vs Lynx 49:30 - Gameplan vs Chicago Sky 55:00 - Predictions   JOIN THE SUPPORTERS CLUB ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc6km2r4   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube   ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix   PHNX Events: Get your tickets to Suns Takeovers, Suns Watch Parties, and MORE here: https://gophnx.com/events/     bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 15% off your first order!     Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase.   Circle K:  Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!   When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.