PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally were recognized in the top five of ESPN’s newcomer impact rankings two weeks into the season.
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May 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) scores against Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Thomas came to Phoenix in a trade from the Connecticut Sun in February. In a team with new faces and rookies, Thomas has been a foundation to create opportunities on offense. She has matched a career-high in assists against the Chicago Sky on May 27.
The Phoenix forward is averaging 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
Sabally in Fourth
Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) puts a shot up past Los Angeles Sparks guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (13) during the fourth quarter at PHX Arena in Phoenix, on May 21, 2025.
Sabally comes to the desert in a trade from the Dallas Wings and has been one of Phoenix’s most consistent shooters. With star Kahleah Copper out of action, Sabally has taken charge as the Mercury’s lead scorer averaging 19.8 points per game.
Both Sabally and Thomas are the team’s only two players averaging more than 11 points per game.
Sabally is shooting 38.8% from the field and 27.3% from three so far this season.
AT is making her mark on this organization right from the start pic.twitter.com/0ZGd5bf1Ns
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) May 28, 2025
What’s Next?
Thomas and Sabally will be back in action with the Mercury against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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