Teams have been allowed to negotiate with free agents since Jan. 21, but nothing can be officially signed until Feb. 1

The Connecticut Sun are reportedly sending 5-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas to the Phoenix Mercury in a sign-and-trade deal after 11 seasons.

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury.

The Unrivaled Women’s Basketball League, a three-on-three professional women’s basketball league features a shorter court, six teams and 36 WNBA players, including three Phoenix Mercury players.

As some of the biggest WNBA stars are competing in Unrivaled amid free agency, there’s a lot of speculation surrounding market movements. In that scenario, a Phoenix Mercury veteran will listen to offers for the first time.

Years ago, Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud began to hear about rumblings of a basketball league. That league would become Unrivaled. The 3×3 league, put together by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart has been the talk of the WNBA offseason.

Griner, an unrestricted free agent, is expected to return as she’s made it clear that her roots are in Phoenix. Mercury fans will get to see ... founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. Cloud and Griner will be teammates on Phantom ...

At UConn, Breanna Stewart's wife is Marta Xargay Casdermont ... She then played for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA for two seasons (2015 and 2016). She made 35 appearances and averaged 4.7 ...

Angel Reese's stardom is growing. After scoring big in basketball and fashion, it appears like she is ready to take over the food industry.

Unrivaled is a unique opportunity for both free agents and contracted WNBA players hoping to contend in 2025. Relationships are being built on and off the court. Some players are having brutally honest conversations about their experiences with their teams, while others are actively recruiting people to join theirs.

The Phoenix Mercury and head coach Nate Tibbetts are rebuilding their squad from the ground up, and they’ve found a centerpiece in the Connecticut Sun veteran. Here’s what Alyssa Thomas will bring to the Valley.