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[sportsfan48]

It is going to be interesting to see what direction Phoenix goes. I would like to see them keep Cunningham, Smith, and Turner. I disagree that Sandy doesn't like to develop or play younger players. She just hasn't had many of them. But both V Young and Talbot are young (at least in WNBA experience and they have seen playing time at critical times). Emma Cannon was given a chance to prove herself as well. There are many teams out there who do play their youth over vets unless the youth is really, really good or there aren't much vets. There are only so many minutes.

Camille did do some things for us last year but not very consistently. She is still a better defender than people give her credit for. She held Stewie to next to nothing for a half when she ran out of gas and Stewie decided to play.

I was baffled about Lyttle's signing too. And I was pleasantly surprised at Bonner as our PF. She played some of the best basketball she has played for Phoenix. It will be interesting to see if that holds up once teams have a chance to figure out how to defend her at that position.

All of this gives Phoenix some flexibility.

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https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/wnba/mercury/2019/04/15/mercury-draft-pick-cunningham-has-attitudinal-edge-like-taurasi/3478253002/

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[potd41]

Cunningham is no "cream puff". Like her a lot.

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[Michelle89]

Mercury signed dutchie Emese Hof super happy for her that she gets this experience and hopefully it helps her to geton a good overseas team

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[toad455]

Hof has the potential to make the final roster. The Mercury should try and dump Little (not easy).

PostPosted: 04/15/19 11:12 am :::
And halfway through the season when Brondello hasn't played Cunningham and the Mercury give up and trade her for a bag of balls, maybe we'll find out just how good she can be. Wink

Mitchell/January
Taurasi/Y.Turner/Cunningham
Bonner/Carson/Talbot
Lyttle/Turner/Smith
Griner/Hof

Last spot between Talbot and Cunningham.

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[myrtle]

I 've always liked Essence, but when you look at their roster, I'm wondering why they signed her. Looks like it will just prevent a younger up and coming player from making the team. I guess she provides a bit of comfort level for the coaches, knowing exactly what she can/can't do coming off the bench.

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[sportsfan48]

I received my season ticket packet today along with the requisite letter that explains how wonderful the Mercury will be this year. The letter summarized our season end playoff experience with Seattle and reaffirmed that feeling that the Mercury are right on the cusp of winning their 4 championship.

After a reminder of how wonderful our "Big Three" are and were last year, BG, DT, and DB, Pitman (Executive Vice President) discussed January, Lyttle, Carson, and Vonnie Turner. He stated that January had off season surgery on her shoulder that apparently nagged her all last season. He said she is fully healed now. He stated that Sancho "worked her way back to health". So we can expect her to be on the court.

They added Carson due to her ability to play multiple positions, her versatile defense, and her ability to shoot 3 pointers. They like the contributions of Vonnie in the playoffs and there was the unsaid message that they expect more of the same.

Last but not least he stated they expected to a add at least one impactful draft pick.

His comments on Lyttle definitely answered some questions. When Lyttle and Little were brought in together, I could see them being an effective "tag team" at the four and being able to spell each other off so they would not have to play lots of minutes. It worked pretty well as we were in first place when Lyttle went down. However, the rest of our season was, IMO, an example of how ineffective Little was overall.

This is my wish, currently, for our final roster:

January/Mitchell
DT/V.Turner/Cunningham
Bonner/Carson/Talbot
Lyttle/Smith
Griner/Turner

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[root_thing]

Washington made it to the finals last year. They add back Meesseman, have Powers for the whole season, and Atkins can be expected to improve. I like what Phoenix did in the draft, but I would still make Washington the favorite. And with Dan Hughes winning a championship last year, it just feels like Mike Thibault is due.

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[Richyyy]

Also, Taurasi's about to turn 37. She had a bounce-back year last season after a couple of years where it looked like she was sliding down towards the end of her career, but can she be that good again? And if so, for how long? Griner's obviously a star but this team hasn't looked like any kind of title threat without Taurasi playing dominant basketball. If she drops off they're probably a playoff team but not much more.

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[Randy]

Agree DC is also a contender and don't forget LA either. Unless they pay a Queen's ransom for Lizilla.

[toad455]

I'd have Washington, Phoenix and Atlanta as the top favorites. Los Angeles could be the dark horse.

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[Aladyyn]

I'd say Mystics are the favorites to take the #1 seed in the regular season but the Mercury are the favorites for the title.

I'm not so sure about LA. Connecticut might finally make waves.

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[miller40]

So what’s the status of Dupree and Bonner saying last season was the last summer they’d spend on different teams, even if it meant doing something drastic, because their family is more important to them than basketball?

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/highposthoops.com/2019/04/24/phoenix-mercury-gm-jim-pitman-on-why-his-team-can-win-the-2019-wnba-championship/amp/