Behind every great team, there’s someone quietly pulling the strings — someone working quietly behind the curtain, piecing together the perfect team. For the Phoenix Mercury, that person is General Manager Nick U’Ren. The Mercury needed a shake-up-not a small tweak, but a full-blown overhaul. What followed was one of the biggest roster transformations in WNBA history. Ten players were replaced as U’Ren brought in fresh faces like Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally, and Sami Whitcomb.

They landed Sabally and Thomas in blockbuster four-team trades, while Whitcomb joined via free agency. But the real magic came from the under-the-radar signings. The Mercury struck gold with training camp deals, uncovering hidden gems like Lexi Held, Monique Akoa Makani, and Kathryn Westbeld. Together, they helped

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