Thomas, who finished top five in MVP voting the last three seasons, has spent her entire career in Connecticut

The Mercury are finalizing a trade to acquire five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas from the Sun, sources told ESPN.

The Sun will receive guard Natasha Cloud, wing Rebecca Allen and the No. 12 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft in exchange for Thomas. Ty Harris will also head to Phoenix in the deal. The full trade was initially reported by Howard Megdal of The Next and later confirmed by Philippou.