The 6-foot-2 forward, Alyssa Thomas, also known as “The Engine,” plays for the Phoenix Mercury. In 2025, she is also a part of Laces BC, a team in the 'Unrivaled' 3x3 basketball league. The 6-time WNBA All-Star forward led the league in total assists in 2023 and set the record for most assists (316) in a single season. She continued to show her dominance with the ball in her hands in the 2025 season, averaging 15.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 9.2 assists with 1.6 steals per game.
Alyssa Thomas was drafted as the fourth overall pick by the New York Liberty in the 2014 WNBA Draft. She was traded to the Connecticut Sun just after being selected along with other players and assets in exchange for Tina Charles, and played for them till 2024. Since her debut for the Sun, Alyssa Thomas has led the franchise in minutes played, rebounds, assists, free throws made, and is second in total points.
Alyssa Thomas’ Salary
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was paid $215,000 for the 2025 WNBA season, according to Spotrac.
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25 | Connecticut Sun | Active | $113,000 | $113,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Connecticut Sun | Active | $115,000 | $228,000 |
| 2020 | 27 | Connecticut Sun | Active | $117,000 | $345,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Connecticut Sun | Active / Protected | $200,000 | $545,000 |
| 2022 | 29 | Connecticut Sun | Active / Protected | $206,000 | $751,000 |
| 2023 | 30 | Connecticut Sun | Active / Protected | $212,000 | $963,000 |
| 2024 | 31 | Connecticut Sun | Active / Protected | $218,000 | $1,181,000 |
| 2025 | 33 | Phoenix Mercury | Active / Protected | $215,000 | $1,396,000 |
| Total | $1,396,000 | $1,396,000 |
Alyssa Thomas Contract History
Jan 2025
The Connecticut Sun's core qualifying offer was not flatly rejected by Alyssa Thomas. Rather, the Sun used the core designation on her in January 2025, and her departure was carried out through a sign-and-trade agreement.Jan 20, 2025
Connecticut (CON) extended a Qualifying Offer to a Core PlayerFeb 03, 2021
Signed a 4-year $836,000 contract with the Connecticut Sun.Feb 05, 2018
Signed a 3-year $345,000 contract extension with the Connecticut Sun.Apr 10, 2014
Traded to the Connecticut Sun from the New York Liberty for Tina CharlesApr 10, 2014
Drafted by New York Liberty: Round 1 (#4 overall)READ MORE: Alyssa Thomas Parents
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