ALYSSA THOMAS NEWS

New women's pro basketball league could devastate progress made by Unrivaled Alyssa Thomas' decision to join Project B may have unfortunate consequences for Unrivaled, the 3x3 professional league in Miami.

NOVEMBER 11 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition

WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026

NOVEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Aces coach has big words for her big four as Mercury are swept aside | Opinion Phoenix couldn't overcome Las Vegas, especially after injuries to Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas.

OCTOBER 11 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Even with key players injured, Phoenix Mercury go down fighting in WNBA Finals

Satou Sabally was out with a concussion and Alyssa Thomas was basically playing with one arm

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Triple-doubles in Game 4 loss Thomas triple-doubled during Friday's Game 4 loss to Las Vegas with 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and an unfortunate nine turnovers in 40 minutes.

Impact Thomas was responsible for half of the Mercury's 18 turnovers, which was particularly problematic, given that Las Vegas only turned the ball over seven times throughout the game. While Thomas and Kahleah Copper played well in the Game 4 loss, the rest of their teammates struggled, with none of the other starters eclipsing the 10-point plateau.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep

A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, sweeping their way to...

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

What happened to Alyssa Thomas? Mercury suffer massive scare as superstar exits do-or-die Game 4 with injury The Phoenix Mercury suffered another massive injury scare when Alyssa Thomas sustained a painful injury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against...

OCTOBER 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

What happened to Alyssa Thomas? Mercury star leaves WNBA Finals with apparent shoulder injury Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas went down with a shoulder injury during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.

OCTOBER 11 • USATODAY.COM

Returns to action Thomas (shoulder) has returned to Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Aces.

Impact Thomas went to the locker room right before the end of the first half with an apparent shoulder injury after a collision with Jewell Loyd. She racked up 11 points, six rebounds and five assists before the injury.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Thomas headed to the locker room as the first half of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Aces came to an end with an apparent shoulder injury, Kendra Andrews reports.

Impact Thomas suffered the injury on a Jewell Loyd screen. She immediately fell to the ground in pain. She was able to walk to the locker room on her own power, but it is uncertain whether she'll return to the game.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

ALYSSA THOMAS NAMED TO ALL-WNBA FIRST TEAM Earns Third Career All-WNBA First Team Honor PHOENIX – Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been selected to the 2025 All-WNBA First Te...

OCTOBER 10 • WNBA.COM

Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA's expanded finals

The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA’s expanded playoff schedule

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Aces try to secure WNBA Finals victory over the Mercury

The Las Vegas Aces look to clinch the WNBA Finals over the Phoenix Mercury in game four

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Mercury staring down a 3-0 deficit in the WNBA Finals After spirited comeback falls short

The Phoenix Mercury almost pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in WNBA Finals history

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Flirts with triple-double Thomas generated 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 39 minutes of Wednesday's 90-88 loss to Las Vegas in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.

Impact Thomas fell one assist shy of her second triple-double of the WNBA Playoffs, and she led Phoenix in rebounds, assists and steals Wednesday. The veteran forward has scored in double figures in each of her 10 playoff outings, including three 20-plus point outbursts.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson hits last-second jumper to lift Aces over Mercury 90-88 for a 3-0 lead in the WNBA Finals

A’ja Wilson made a turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds left, capping a stellar 34-point night and lifting the Las Vegas Aces over the Phoenix Mercury 90-88 in Game 3 of the WNBA Fin...

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Aces' A'ja Wilson and Mercury's Alyssa Thomas lead WNBA All-Defensive team Aces forward A'ja Wilson was named to WNBA's All-Defensive team on Wednesday, joining WNBA foe Alyssa Thomas of the Mercury.

OCTOBER 8 • USATODAY.COM

ALYSSA THOMAS NAMED TO WNBA ALL-DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM Earns Third Career All-Defensive First Team Honor PHOENIX – Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been selected to the 2025 WNBA All-Def...

OCTOBER 8 • WNBA.COM

Aces take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Mercury

The Las Vegas Aces visit the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals with a 2-0 lead in the series

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts doesn't plan to hold back Alyssa Thomas in WNBA Finals Alyssa Thomas' physical game is celebrated by the Phoenix Mercury, despite the risk of fouls.

OCTOBER 7 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Las Vegas tries to finish off WNBA Finals against Phoenix in game 3

The Las Vegas Aces look to clinch the WNBA Finals over the Phoenix Mercury in game three

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

"She gets away with trucking more people" - WNBA fans rip Mercury coach for flipping stance on Alyssa Thomas' officiating Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts defended his player, Alyssa Thomas, after WNBA officials voiced their concerns about her.

OCTOBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Down 2-0 in WNBA Finals, Mercury need a jolt with series moving to Phoenix

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbets was critical of his team’s defense after allowing the Las Vegas Aces to average 90 points through the first two games of the WNBA Finals

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Another balanced output in loss Thomas ended with 10 points (5-9 FG), six rebounds, five assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 91-78 loss to the Aces in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

Impact Although it was her lowest scoring total of the postseason, Thomas continued to produce across the board Sunday. The star forward has collected at least six boards and five dimes in each of her nine outings in the 2025 playoffs, during which Thomas has averaged 17.2 points, 8.7 assists, 8.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 36.1 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Young's record 21-point quarter propels Aces to 91-78 win over Mercury and 2-0 WNBA Finals lead

Jackie Young set a WNBA Finals record with 21 points in the third quarter, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 91-78 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press