Thomas was designated as the team’s franchise player earlier this month, meaning the only way she could sign with another team was via trade. The move can't become official until Feb. 1.

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

Brasby break down the Phoenix Mercury trade with the Connecticut Sun to acquire Alyssa Thomas, questioning the move from the Sun's perspective — including DeWanna Bonner's future.

Alyssa Thomas has a new home, the Central Dauphin star will play for the Mercury in the WNBA. In a trade from Connecticut to Phoenix, according to ESPN. The forward has played her entire career with the Sun — her entire career — and helped the organization to six consecutive semifinal appearances —