The Engine: Alyssa Thomas driving new-look Phoenix Mercury near the top of WNBA standings
August 20, 2025
Alyssa Thomas has been revving up the Phoenix Mercury. The player nicknamed The Engine has been the perfect fit for first-year coach Nate Tibbetts’ free-flowing offense, pushing the Mercury near the top of the WNBA standings even though they lost Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. Thomas earned her sixth WNBA All-Star nod in her first season in the desert and has become a top MVP candidate. Thomas leads the WNBA with 9.0 assists and is third with 8.6 rebounds per game while averaging 16.1 points. She’s also racked up five triple-doubles.