ALYSSA THOMAS NEWS

Phoenix Mercury superstar gets huge injury update before WNBA Finals Game 2 The WNBA Finals are officially on, with the Las Vegas Aces taking on the Phoenix Mercury. Having acquired Alyssa Thomas, one of the league's...

OCTOBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Mercury must correct mistakes from Game 1 if they want to even WNBA Finals series with Aces

The Phoenix Mercury led Game 1 of the WNBA Finals for more than two-thirds of the game, but couldn’t finish what they started in their 89-86 loss to the Las Vegas Aces

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Mercury HC Nate Tibbetts receives key injury update on Alyssa Thomas ahead of Game 2 of the WNBA Finals Alyssa Thomas raised concerns within Nate Tibbetts’ team after showing signs of discomfort during Game 1 between the Phoenix Mercury and the...

OCTOBER 4 • BOLAVIP.COM

Cleared to play Game 2 Thomas (hand) has been cleared to play in Sunday's Game 2 against the Aces, Kendra Andrews reports.

Impact Thomas played through a left hand injury during Game 1 while coming one assist shy of recording a double-double in the WNBA Finals. She had an MRI on Friday night, which came back clean and won't prevent her from taking the floor Sunday in Las Vegas.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alyssa Thomas All Clear After Injury Scare Near End of WNBA Finals Game 1 Phoenix Mercury superstar Alyssa Thomas underwent an MRI on her left hand Friday after she was seen in some discomfort during Game 1 of the...

OCTOBER 4 • THESTATE.COM

Aces take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Mercury

The Las Vegas Aces host the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Alyssa Thomas misses crucial free throws as Phoenix falls to Las Vegas in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

Alyssa Thomas wouldn’t make excuses for missing two late free throws in Phoenix’s WNBA Finals-opening loss to Las Vegas

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Nears triple-double in Game 1 Thomas racked up 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists and one block across 38 minutes during Friday's 89-86 Game 1 loss to the Aces.

Impact Thomas was all over the floor during this series-opening matchup. She came one assist shy of recording a triple-double while shooting an impressive 70 percent from the field.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson and Dana Evans lead Las Vegas Aces past Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in WNBA Finals opener

A’ja Wilson and Dana Evans each scored 21 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Mercury's UNO Queen Alyssa Thomas drops Draw 4s ahead of WNBA Finals Alyssa Thomas’ competitiveness stretches far beyond the basketball court. Just ask Kahleah Copper, who lost a not-so-friendly game of UNO to...

OCTOBER 3 • USATODAY.COM

Aces and Mercury overcame challenges to reach the WNBA Finals

Las Vegas and Phoenix have both reached the WNBA Finals after overcoming significant challenges

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Unrivaled Headed to Philadelphia Next Season for League's 1st 'Tour Stop'

Unrivaled is headed to Philly! The 3-on-3 women's basketball league announced it will play a pair of games there during its second season.

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

By the Numbers: Alyssa Thomas Is the WNBA's Best-Kept Secret As the Mercury prepare for their WNBA Finals series against the Aces, let’s break down the career of Phoenix’s triple-double threat.

OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM

Aces welcome the Mercury on Friday

The Las Vegas Aces will play host to the Phoenix Mercury

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Lynx's Napheesa Collier has 2 leg injuries diagnosed after playoff loss to Phoenix Mercury Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier was sidelined after she collided with Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas during the WNBA semifinals Game 3 on...

OCTOBER 2 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Money well spent: Ishbia's investment into WNBA's Mercury pays off fast with surprise run to Finals

Mat Ishbia's investment into the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury has paid off in a hurry

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

A'ja Wilson and Las Vegas chase a third WNBA title in four years as they face Phoenix in Finals

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are looking to accomplish something only done once before by winning a third WNBA championship in four seasons

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Former CT Sun standouts Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner getting their title shot with Phoenix - The Boston Globe Alyssa Thomas finished third in this year's MVP voting and DeWanna Bonner has provided 10.9 points and a veteran presence to the Mercury.

SEPTEMBER 30 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Mercury don't care that they're not supposed to be in WNBA Finals | Opinion Alyssa Thomas finished with 23 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in leading Mercury past WNBA's top seed, the Minnesota Lynx.

SEPTEMBER 29 • AZCENTRAL.COM

WNA playoffs: Mercury erase 13-point deficit, clinch Finals berth with 86-81 victory. By The Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored 23 points, DeWanna Bonner made two key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the...

SEPTEMBER 29 • PRESSDEMOCRAT.COM

Leads team to Finals Thomas finished with 23 points (11-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 assists, eight rebounds and a steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 86-81 Game 4 win over the Lynx.

Impact Thomas put together another impressive performance Sunday, contributing a near triple-double to power the Mercury to the WNBA Finals. Thomas posted averages of 20.3 points, 9.5 assists, 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 steals in 38.0 minutes per contest in the Semifinal round.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mercury oust top-seeded Lynx, advance to WNBA Finals Alyssa Thomas had 23 points and 10 assists, Satou Sabally scored 21 points and the host Phoenix Mercury advanced to the WNBA Finals with an...

SEPTEMBER 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

WNBA scores: Mercury erase 13-point deficit, clinch Finals berth with 86-81 victory. PHOENIX (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored 23 points, DeWanna Bonner made two key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Mercury overcame...

SEPTEMBER 29 • THESTAR.COM

Mercury overcome 13-point deficit in 4th quarter, beat Lynx 86-81 to advance to WNBA Finals

Alyssa Thomas scores 23 points, and DeWanna Bonner hits clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as the Phoenix Mercury rally from a 13-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-8...

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press