When we discussed the Phoenix Mercury offseason, we talked about how long it would take the Mercury to rebuild. Well, as WNBA free agency has officially started, the answer may not be as long as we thought.
The Mercury made a big splash by signing Natasha Cloud, giving them a dynamic guard. Cloud is coming off a career year where she averaged 12.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists in the 37 games she played for the Washington Mystics
The Mercury has also brought in additional reinforcement in Rebecca Allen, who played for the Connecticut Sun in 2023. To acquire Allen, the Mercury traded Moriah Jefferson to the Sun. Although it is not yet official, all signs indicate that Brittney Griner will be back in Phoenix. And the Mercury still have the White Mamba, Diana Taurasi. Adding all that up makes the 2024 iteration of the Mercury intriguing, potentially in the mix as championship contenders.
They still can go after another top talent like Elena Delle Donne, who appears to be looking for a new home; Phoenix is one of her potential suitors.
Adding EDD on top of Griner, Taurasi and Cloud gives Phoenix a core that (when healthy) should be formidable. Don’t forget that Phoenix still has the No. 3 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, potentially one of the deepest drafts in…
