The WNBA offseason went from 0 to 100 quickly with two blockbuster trades near the start of free agency. This time, the Phoenix Mercury have gotten involved in the action by acquiring one of the league's best talents.

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.

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) handles the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) during the second half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinals series Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs) AP Photo/Stacy Bengs