Alyssa Thomas - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

WNBA trade rumors: 9 players most likely to be traded by 2026 deadline, from Kelsey Plum to Skylar Diggins | Sporting News Kelsey Plum, Alyssa Thomas and Arike Ogunbowale lead the list of potential trade candidates ahead of the Aug. 2 deadline.

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Scores season-high 25 points Thomas finished with 25 points (10-14 FG, 5-8 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and one block across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 91-89 win over Golden State.

Impact Thomas came close to her second triple-double of the 2026 campaign. Still, despite falling short, she had her highest-scoring performance of the season Wednesday to help Phoenix extend its winning streak to three games. The 34-year-old continues to produce, and following the victory over the Valkyries, she is averaging 14.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.4 steals over 33.7 minutes in 27 regular-season games.

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Copper and Thomas help the Mercury beat Valkyries 91-89

Kahleah Copper scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 91-89 on Wednesday night in the return from the All-Star brea...

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Phoenix hosts Golden State following Chen's 20-point game

Golden State visits the Phoenix Mercury after Kaitlyn Chen scored 20 points in the Valkyries' 90-82 loss to the Washington Mystics

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

WNBA players, league confront surge in abusive messages. What they're doing Incidents involving Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas and Aces guard Chelsea Gray have reignited discussion about how to protect WNBA players fr...

5 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Alyssa Thomas has her 20th triple-double in the regular season as the Mercury edge the Sparks 86-82

Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th triple-double in the regular season, Kahleah Copper scored 21 points and the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 on Wednesday afterno...

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Picks up triple-double Wednesday Thomas finished with 19 points (5-9 FG, 9-13 FT), 11 rebounds, 15 assists, three steals and one block across 36 minutes in Wednesday's 86-82 win over the Sparks.

Impact Thomas had her most productive showing of the 2026 campaign Wednesday, accruing a season-high 15 assists, one away from tying her career-best of 16. The 34-year-old also picked up her first triple-double of the season while recording her second game in July with at least three steals. Although Thomas' production is down from last season, she has still played well throughout 26 regular-season appearances in 2026, averaging 14.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.5 steals over 33.6 minutes.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles hosts Phoenix after Bonner's 21-point game

Phoenix takes on the Los Angeles Sparks after DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points in the Mercury's 72-63 win against the Connecticut Sun

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Connecticut visits Phoenix after Lacan's 26-point showing

Connecticut visits the Phoenix Mercury after Leila Lacan scored 26 points in the Sun's 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Fills box score in Friday's loss Thomas posted 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block over 36 minutes during the Mercury's 96-83 loss to the Sun on Friday.

Impact Thomas showed off her all-around game Friday, leading the Mercury in assists while finishing second in rebounds to DeWanna Bonner (10) and second in points behind Kahleah Copper (21). Thomas is averaging 14.5 points, 8.0 assists, 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 33.5 minutes per game this season.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leila Lacan scores career-high 26 points, Sun beat Mercury 96-83

Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in the first of back-to-back...

JULY 18 • Associated Press

WNBA games today: Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury try to save their season Today's WNBA schedule consists of a lot of bottom-of-the-standings play. Time is running out, and those squads are desperate to keep their p...

JULY 17 • FANSIDED.COM

Connecticut visits Phoenix after Edwards' 21-point game

Connecticut faces the Phoenix Mercury after Aaliyah Edwards scored 21 points in the Sun's 90-87 win over the Portland Fire

JULY 16 • Associated Press

"Adam Silver Has Always Been the Real Villain": Fans React After Report Says Silver Forced Cathy Engelbert's Hand in Alyssa Thomas-Caitlin Clark Drama The in-game incident involving Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas had been much discussed in the past three weeks.

JULY 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Adam Silver stepped in to clean up WNBA's Caitlin Clark mess with Cathy Engelbert under fire The WNBA wasn’t going to suspend Alyssa Thomas after landing her fist on Caitlin Clark’s throat until the NBA got involved.

JULY 15 • NYPOST.COM

Adam Silver convinced WNBA to suspend Alyssa Thomas for Caitlin Clark incident A new report reveals the WNBA might not have suspended Alyssa Thomas for her cheap shot on Caitlin Clark until NBA commissioner Adam Silver...

JULY 15 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Adam Silver urged WNBA to suspend Alyssa Thomas, per report NBA Commissioner Adam Silver persuaded WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Alyssa Thomas after her incident with Caitlin Clark, rep...

JULY 15 • USATODAY.COM

Falls just short of triple-double Thomas finished with 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, 12 assists and one steal over 37 minutes in Monday's 104-100 loss to Minnesota.

Impact After scoring just seven points in Saturday's 106-58 loss to the Aces, Thomas responded accordingly to finish two rebounds shy of her first triple-double of the year. Despite a dip in production from a season ago, Thomas has had a quality 2026 campaign, and following the loss, she is averaging 14.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocks across 33.4 minutes in 23 regular-season appearances.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla McBride, Olivia Miles star in the Lynx's 104-100 win over the Mercury

Kayla McBride scored a season-high 37 points, rookie Olivia Miles had a career-high 33 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 104-100 on Monday night for their third strai...

JULY 14 • Associated Press

Minnesota plays Phoenix after McBride's 25-point outing

Minnesota hosts the Phoenix Mercury after Kayla McBride scored 25 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 90-85 win over the New York Liberty

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Biggest 2026 WNBA All-Star Game Snubs Alyssa Thomas is notably missing from the list of names. Who else has a case?

JULY 10 • SI.COM

Scores 22 points Thursday Thomas logged 22 points (10-18 FG, 2-2 FT), seven assists, six rebounds, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 92-89 loss to the Fever.

Impact Thomas turned in a strong performance with 22 points and a full stat line, though it wasn't enough as the Mercury dropped the home contest. In three games since returning from a one-game suspension, the forward is averaging 14.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks. Thomas continues to produce elite all-around numbers in her age-34 season, averaging 14.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.4 blocks across 21 appearances.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix visits Las Vegas following Wilson's 32-point game

Las Vegas takes on the Phoenix Mercury after A'ja Wilson scored 32 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 88-80 win over the Portland Fire

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Kelsey Mitchell scores 29 points, Fever hold on to beat Mercury 92-89

Kelsey Mitchell hit a layup with 10.1 seconds left to finish with 29 points and the Indiana Fever held on for a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Available Thursday Thomas (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Fever.

Impact As expected, Thomas will shed her probable tag due to a left foot issue and suit up Thursday. The star forward has averaged 14.2 points, 8.0 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks across 32.8 minutes per showing over her last five appearances.