Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/04/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Alyssa Thomas
The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2026 WNBA season with a 16-28 record and missed the playoffs, leaving Alyssa Thomas frustrated with the result. Reports following the season pointed to pressure on the front office to make offseason changes to add support around Thomas and Kahleah Copper.
The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after a confrontation with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark that the league deemed a non-basketball act. The Mercury went on to win the game without her and her teammates publicly backed her.
The Phoenix Mercury re-signed Alyssa Thomas during free agency, keeping the 2025 MVP finalist and All-WNBA First Team selection with the franchise. The team cited her ability to control games on both ends and her role in the Mercury's run to the 2025 WNBA Finals.
Alyssa Thomas was traded to the Phoenix Mercury after spending the first 11 seasons of her WNBA career with the Connecticut Sun. The move placed one of the league's most versatile forwards in a new team environment for the 2025 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Alyssa Thomas is an American professional basketball forward known for her physical, versatile play and record-setting WNBA career. She plays for the Phoenix Mercury, re-signing with the franchise in April 2026, and has also represented Team USA, including at the Paris 2024 Olympics. |
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| Notable Records | WNBA all-time leader in triple-doubles; WNBA single-season record of 8 triple-doubles (2025); WNBA all-time leader in playoff assists |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.88 m (6' 2") |
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| Weight | 92 kg (203 lbs) |
| Position | Forward |
| Jersey Number | 25 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Maryland |
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| Degree | Bachelor's Degree (implied) |
Personal Life
| Status | Active |
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| Marital Status | Single |
Relationships & More
| Children | Son (born 2021) |
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Family
| Parents | Bobby Thomas and Tina Klotzbeecher-Thomas |
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| Siblings | Devin and Alexia |
Career
| Current Team | Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) |
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| Previous Teams | Connecticut Sun (WNBA) |
| National Team | Team USA (Olympic Gold Medalist, Paris 2024) |
| Experience | 13th Season (2026) |
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| Unrivaled Team | Laces BC (Unrivaled) |
Favourites
| Sport | Basketball |
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| Team | Phoenix Mercury |
Style Quotient
| Playstyle | Relentless, high-energy, versatile forward |
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| Signature | Triple-double specialist |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was learning to walk again just 3 years ago before becoming the WNBA's triple-double leader. | |
| 2. She has played for the Connecticut Sun before joining the Phoenix Mercury. | |
| 3. She is a 1-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA. | |
| 4. She became the WNBA's all-time leader in triple-doubles, surpassing the previous record held by Tina Charles. | |
| 5. She is the mother of a son born in 2021, continuing her career while balancing motherhood. | |
| 6. In 2025 she recorded more triple-doubles than the rest of the league combined. |
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