The Sun gave Thomas the core designation earlier in January, meaning the only way for Thomas to be moved was via a sign-and-trade

Things are heating up in Phoenix after the Mercury acquired 5-time All-Star forward Alyssa Thomas in a trade with the Connecticut Sun, per reports.

Brittney Griner's time with the Phoenix Mercury has come to an end. After 11 seasons in Phoenix, Griner is departing in free agency. Per ESPN's Shams

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner is leaving the Phoenix Mercury after an 11-year career and intends to sign with the Atlanta Dream.

After spending 11 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner recently signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Dream.

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.

In a move that shakes up the WNBA, Brittney Griner is joining the Atlanta Dream in free agency after a decorated 11-season stint with the Phoenix Mercury.

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. Griner announced the move in a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday night, and her agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, confirmed to The Associated Press that the star center would sign a one-year deal with Atlanta.

The Phoenix Mercury's trade for Alyssa Thomas could bring in more of her All-Star teammates to address the team's needs.

We’re dealing with that now in Phoenix as the X-Factor deals with the departure of Brittney Griner, the most visible star in the history of the WNBA and perhaps all of team sports.

The Phoenix Mercury made a massive move on Tuesday that could shake up the WNBA. Phoenix is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire perennial MVP candidate Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun. The 32-year-old power forward averaged 10.