The Phoenix Mercury are finalizing a trade to acquire Connecticut Sun All-Star Alyssa Thomas, according to multiple reports.
Thomas was cored by the franchise earlier this month, meaning that her only way out of Connecticut was via a sign-and-trade that she had to approve. The move won’t be official until Feb. 1, and who the Sun will acquire in the trade has yet to be disclosed.
The WNBA landscape continues to be shaken by major moves ahead of free agency, with one of the latest transactions involving Natasha Cloud.
Brittney Griner is leaving the Valley for Atlanta. After 11 seasons entirely played with the Phoenix Mercury, the 10-time All-Star center Griner has agreed to join the Atlanta Dream in free agency. ESPN's Sham Charania and Alex Phillipou were first to break the news.
Brittney Griner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Dream, ending her tenure with the Phoenix Mercury after 11 seasons, ESPN reported.
With Satou Sabally expected to make a shocking departure from the Dallas Wings, the door is open for the Phoenix Mercury. As a result, she's planning on meeting with Phoenix this week, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN via Nekias Duncan on X.
Alyssa Thomas was always reliable for the Sun, but their Tuesday trade with the Mercury proves that the business is unpredictable.
which comes just ahead of WNBA free agency opening Tuesday. During the new league's Thursday media availability, the Phoenix Mercury's Natasha Cloud called Unrivaled “the best place" to recruit for WNBA free agents, namely the Dallas Wings' two-time All ...
According to reports, the Sun also will send Ty Harris to Phoenix, while Connecticut will receive Natasha Cloud, Rebecca Allen and the No. 12 pick in this year’s draft.
Alyssa Thomas is headed to the desert as a deal between the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury is being finalized.
In a move that shakes up the WNBA landscape, Brittney Griner is joining the Atlanta Dream in free agency after a decorated 11-season stint with the Phoenix Mercury.