This week, rumors and speculation becomes true action. After weeks of hearing about what COULD happen with Deandre Ayton, soon enough we will have come to a conclusion as to what actually happens with his situation. Aside from DA's situation, many big moves have already been made as a primer to what is expected to be a gigantic offseason.Last week was the NBA Draft, and last week on Suns Mode I talked about seven different prospects the Suns could pursue.  All have found a new home in the NBA and some will be playing in the upcoming Summer League. I follow up quickly on where our prospects ended up getting drafted, as well as the opportunities the Suns ended up having that night. Last week I also spoke a lengthy bit about the Detroit Pistons and what was their expected push for Deandre Ayton's restricted free agency. Since then, the Pistons made moves that have seemingly quieted their interest in DA. I explain these moves and how it could affect DA.Free Agency opens up on Thursday June 30, and many moves are expected to happen and have been happening since right before draft day. Just before free agency started, a couple huge pieces of news had broken out. I briefly discuss these situations as well. 

• Dejounte Murray traded by Spurs
• Big free agent target Miles Bridges arrested for felony domestic violence.
• 5 other offseason thoughts before start of Free Agency

And as always, we cap off the episode with an update on the Phoenix Mercury. It has been dramatic, but it looks like our Merc are in the midst of a culture shift and are currently riding a 3 game winning streak

• Tina Charles
• Overtaking a rival
• Some of the season's best performances built by three words. 
• Skylar Diggins-Smith
• Reshanda Gray

The Mercury are in the position to make a hefty statement with two games in the next seven days. Saturday is a brunch match in Chicago to face the Sky, a consensus top-2 WNBA team that is set to rematch with the Mercury after the 2021 WNBA Finals. Continuing a winning streak while underhanded against the current best team in the league would say many things. After that the Mercury play the Sparks on Monday, who they have proven to be able to handle. And that will do it. Will the Merc inch closer to .500 basketball, and possibly carry a 5 game winning streak as we get closer to the All-Star break? Will the Suns make any large moves as free agency begins? Will the Suns retain Deandre Ayton? I hope to have answers for you next Thursday (Midnight AZ time) on Suns Mode. Make sure to stay tuned to the podcast and my twitter @ValleySunna for updates on the Suns offseason and Mercury season. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellence. Hope and pray for the best. LETS GO MERC LETS GO MERC LETS GO MERC LETS GO MERCKEEP DA AND FEED HIMPAY DA MAN@ValleySunna