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Mercury entering new era without familiar faces

The Phoenix Mercury will begin the 2025 season without longtime stars Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner, marking an uncharted era for the team.
Taurasi ended her career earlier this year after two decades marked by numerous records, winning six Olympic golds and three WNBA championships, while Griner joined the Dream following an 11-season tenure with Phoenix.
To fill these key vacancies, Phoenix engaged in a three-way trade acquiring veteran 6-2 forward DeWanna Bonner Thomas, who led the Sun to the 2019 Finals and earned Paris Olympic gold last summer.
Joining Phoenix’s revamped core are 6-foot-4 forward Sabally, a 2023 All-WNBA first-team selection, and 6-foot-1 small forward Kahleah Copper, who ranked third in the league last season with an average of 21.1 points per contest and is set to take the lead role for the team moving forward.
Coach Nate Tibbetts and Sabally emphasize resilience and growth, with hopes that this new core can maintain Phoenix's long tradition of success amid significant roster changes.

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