Report: Alyssa Thomas Traded to Mercury from Sun; 5-Time WNBA All-Star | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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The Connecticut Sun are finalizing a sign-and-trade to acquire star forward Alyssa Thomas from the Phoenix Mercury, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reported Tuesday.

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The transaction cannot be finalized until Feb. 1, per Philippou.

The Sun had exclusive negotiating rights with Thomas after tagging her with a core designation to stop her hitting unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Thomas, who has finished the last three seasons as an All-Star and MVP finalist, is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year runner-up. She helped the Sun reach the WNBA Finals in 2019 and 2022.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

In a blockbuster trade, the Phoenix Mercury have acquired five-time WNBA All-Star Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun. Thomas, a versatile forward known for her tenacity and defensive prowess, will bring a new dynamic to the Mercury’s lineup.

The trade, which also involved draft picks and other players, signals a significant shift in the landscape of the WNBA. Thomas, who has been a key player for the Sun for several seasons, will now have the opportunity to make an impact with a new team.

Fans can expect to see Thomas make an immediate impact with the Mercury, as she joins a talented roster that includes stars such as Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. With Thomas’s addition, the Mercury are poised to be a formidable force in the upcoming WNBA season.

Stay tuned for more updates on this trade and other WNBA news, scores, highlights, stats, and rumors. The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one, with plenty of surprises and standout performances from the league’s top players.

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