Alyssa Thomas

A basketball player stands on the court with her hand held out. She is wearing a white uniform and has a black protective guard on her right arm and left leg.

Unrivaled announces rosters and development pool

By Stephanie Kaloi / November 5, 2025

The league also introduces two new teams, Breeze BC and Hive BC

Two players, both wearing white uniforms, face each other on the basketball court

How the Phoenix Mercury’s offseason risk paid off

By Dylan Kane / October 19, 2025

General manager Nick U’Ren made several bold decisions, transitioning the Mercury from an uncertain standstill to a prime position in the WNBA’s landscape

Two players battle for the ball. The player on the left is in a black uniform and the player on the right is in a white uniform.

How perseverance led to the Aces’ third championship

By Kelly Johnson / October 13, 2025

Hammon: ‘I love being their coach’

Mercury guard Kahleah Copper attempts a layup between two Aces defenders suring Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

Why the Phoenix Mercury have plenty to be optimistic about

By Dylan Kane / October 11, 2025

Phoenix was swept 4-0 by Las Vegas, but left it all on the floor

Two players battle for the ball. The player on the left is in a black uniform and the player on the right is in a white uniform.

How the Olympians of the Las Vegas Aces secured a Game 3 Finals win

By Kelly Johnson / October 10, 2025

The Aces’ handful of Olympians made all the difference in Game 3 of the WNBA finals

Alyssa Thomas drives to the basket on Megan Gustafson before attempting what would've been a go-ahead shot in the game's final seconds.

How the Phoenix Mercury failed to come back vs the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 9, 2025

Phoenix’s 17-point fourth-quarter comeback fell short, and now, the Mercury are left in daunting 3-0 series deficit

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas attempts to block a shot attempt of Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young.

Phoenix Mercury struggle to find rhythm, lose in Game 2 as Las Vegas Aces take control of WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 6, 2025

A brilliant night from Jackie Young and a quiet showing from Alyssa Thomas leaves Phoenix in a 2–0 series hole heading home

Live from the WNBA Finals: What went right for the Las Vegas Aces and wrong for the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2

By The IX Basketball / October 5, 2025

What are the takeaways from Game 2, and how can the Mercury get a win at home in Game 3

Five Phoenix Mercury players stand on the court, many of them with their hands on their hips. They are looking in different directions, and all have neutral or somber expressions on their faces.

‘Back to the drawing board’: Why the Phoenix Mercury fell short in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

By Dylan Kane / October 4, 2025

Mercury are in familiar territory after losing Game 1 for the third time this postseason

Kahleah Copper of Phoenix and Jackie Young of Las Vegas will be matched up on each other in a battle of two of the most-talented guards in the league.

2025 WNBA Finals preview: Phoenix Mercury look to cap off magical run against Las Vegas Aces

By Dylan Kane / October 2, 2025

Kahleah Copper: ‘To be standing here now is super special, but [we] got four more’