Alyssa Thomas reportedly set to return to Phoenix Mercury in free agency
Alyssa Thomas is running it back with the Mercury after making it to the Finals last year.
Alyssa Thomas reportedly agreed to terms to return to the Phoenix Mercury, according to ESPN’s Sean Hurd. News: Alyssa Thomas is finalizing a deal to return to the Phoenix Mercury, per source — Sean Hurd (@seanahurd) April 10, 2026 Thomas was nearly a walking triple-double last year, averaging 15. 4 points, 9.
2 assists and 8. 8 rebounds. In her first year with the Mercury, Thomas helped lead the team to the WNBA Finals before losing in four games to the Las Vegas Aces.
Before Thomas joined the Mercury, she spent her first 11 seasons with the Connecticut Sun, coming close to a WNBA championship but never winning one. Thomas is a six-time All-Star, three-time All WNBA first team, seven-time All Defensive team and has led the WNBA in categories such as rebounds and steals.