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WNBA News / Maryland Terrapins on SI / July 28

Terps' Alumni Alyssa Thomas Continues To Dominate With Double-Double In Victory Over The Mystics

Nicknamed the "Engine", Alyssa Thomas uses that name to the fullest. In her 11th WNBA season and first with the Phoenix Mercury, Thomas continues to show why she is one of the best players in league history every night she touches the floor.

Alyssa Thomas News / Burn City Sports / July 28

Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas continues to strengthen MVP case

PHOENIX — Alyssa Thomas has had a career season in her first year with the Phoenix Mercury, continuing to strengthen her case as an MVP candidate this weekend.

Alyssa Thomas News / Field Level Media / July 27

Alyssa Thomas helps Mercury break losing streak at Mystics

Alyssa Thomas dominated with a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds as the Phoenix Mercury snapped a three-game losing streak with an 88-72 victory over the Washington Mystics Sunday in the nation's capital.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 27

Mercury look to end skid against Mystics team on the rise

In the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Phoenix Mercury aim to break out of the funk Sunday when they visit the Washington Mystics. Phoenix (15-9) let a second-half lead slip away in an 89-76 loss to the host New York Liberty on Friday but still maintain the third-best overall record in the WNBA.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 25

Mercury’s early momentum falls short in loss against New York Liberty

BROOKLYN — The Phoenix Mercury couldn’t keep building off their momentum early on against the New York Liberty, falling 89-76 on Friday night. A Game Of Runs The Mercury started the game with an 8-0 run, with key three-pointers from Kahleah Copper and Monique Akoa Makani.

Phoenix Mercury spark humor over All-Star game media post

INDIANAPOLIS — The Phoenix Mercury turned heads after the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night, with a social media post celebrating Alyssa Thomas’ participation.

Mercury’s Thomas shines in WNBA All-Star Game, advocates for change

INDIANAPOLIS — Alyssa Thomas represented the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night, while also advocating for improved conditions across the league.

Fans puzzled as Mercury All-Star Thomas’ jersey missing from All-Star store

INDIANAPOLIS — Fans at WNBA All-Star weekend were left confused after not finding any Alyssa Thomas, a Phoenix Mercury All-Star, jerseys to purchase at the league’s store.

Mercury’s Sabally, Thomas praised by teammates ahead of WNBA All-Star Game

INDIANAPOLIS — Phoenix Mercury All-Stars Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas received high praise from their teammates ahead of WNBA All-Star Weekend. Phoenix’s Kiana Williams and Natasha Mack spoke to the media on Wednesday afternoon about their All-Star teammates and the work they’ve done to this point.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 15

Alyssa Thomas’ clutch free throw gives the Mercury a thrilling win against Golden State

SAN FRANCISCO — Alyssa Thomas was the star in the Phoenix Mercury’s 78-77 win against the Golden State Valkyries, with her free throw being the difference in a thrilling game on Monday night.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 15

Alyssa Thomas' last second free throw pushes Mercury past Valkyries

Alyssa Thomas capped a frantic finish by making the second of two free throws with one second remaining, breaking a tie and giving the visiting Phoenix Mercury a 78-77 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night.

Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas earns bold title in WNBA player poll

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been given a new distinction from her peers in the WNBA — the league’s biggest trash-talker. The Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman conducted an anonymous survey with approximately 40 veterans from all 13 teams on topics related to the league.

WNBA News / Bring Me The News / July 9

Lynx unravel in crunch time, fall to Mercury for third regular season loss

The Lynx fell apart down the stretch and dropped just their third regular season game of the year on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix. With five minutes left in the contest, the Lynx led 67-60.

Alyssa Thomas nets career high 29, leads Mercury over Lynx

Alyssa Thomas scored a career-high 29 points and added eight rebounds as the host Phoenix Mercury climbed closer to the league-leading Minnesota Lynx with a 79-71 victory Wednesday afternoon.

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WNBA News / Burn City Sports / July 9

Mercury stun first-place Minnesota Lynx behind Thomas’ performance

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury stunned the first-place Minnesota Lynx, taking a 79-71 victory on Wednesday afternoon. Battle Of Two Juggernauts The Lynx started the opening minutes on a 9-2 run, with the Mercury having miscues on offense.

'We Handle This As A Business: DeWanna Bonner Gets Serious On Teaming Up With Fiancee Alyssa Thomas With Phoenix Mercury

DeWanna Bonner is making one thing clear: Phoenix may be her new home, but it’s not a honeymoon. Bonner addressed the media this week after officially teaming up with fiancée Alyssa Thomas under the Phoenix Mercury banner.

Mercury teammates Sabally and Thomas to face off as rivals in WNBA All-Star Game

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury teammates Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas will face off as rivals in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier were selected as All-Star captains after obtaining the most votes during the All-Star fan voting.

'I’ve Been So Disrespected': Alyssa Thomas Gets Real Entering WNBA All-Star Game As Reserve Again

“I think I’ve been so disrespected in my career that it doesn’t matter to me anymore,” Alyssa Thomas said when asked about being named a reserve yet again for the WNBA All-Star Game.

WNBA Sends Message on Mercury Star Alyssa Thomas

Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas seems to become a better passer every single season. In 2025, she may be the best passer in the WNBA. The statistics suggest that's the case.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

Could Caitlin Clark's injury woes threaten her MVP chances?

Could Caitlin Clark's injury woes threaten her 2025 MVP chances?

Caitlin Clark's chances of winning league MVP may dwindle with her missing more games.

Clark calls out WNBA commissioner with bold statement

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Sophie Cunningham under fire over her comments about Detroit

Cunningham shared great photo after Fever won Commissioner’s Cup

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 30

This WNBA Standout Is the Biggest All-Star Starter Snub

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is right around the corner. With Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier already named as team captains, the rest of the starters were announced by the league on Monday.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 22

It's time to take the Mercury seriously after fantastic week

Weekly WNBA takeaways: It's time to take the Mercury seriously

It was a consequential week in the WNBA. The Commissioner's Cup finalists were decided, plus the Phoenix Mercury announced themselves as a team to watch.

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 21