INDIANAPOLIS — Alyssa Thomas represented the Phoenix Mercury during the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night, while also advocating for improved conditions across the league.
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Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas (25) and Minnesota Lynx’s Courtney Williams (10) guard Golden State Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton (5) on Saturday, July 19, 2025, during the WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. © Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Throughout the weekend, the players have advocated for changes in the WNBA. One of the more prominent issues is how little players in the league make, which is lower than what their male counterparts make in the NBA. CBA meetings were held on Thursday to discuss some of these issues with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 20, 2025
In a video by PHNX Mercury during media day on Friday, Thomas joked about how money would be everyone’s answer if they were to change one thing in the league.
“There’s so many things we need to change,” the All-Star said afterwards. “I think it’s just exciting that a lot of things are changing since I’ve been in the league and hopefully it continues to get better.”
Having Fun
Jul 19, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Team Clark guard Brittney Sykes (20) shoots against Team Collier forward Alyssa Thomas (25) in the third quarter during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
While the All-Stars continued to voice their hopes for change, they had a chance to have some fun among themselves and with fans during the All-Star game. Thomas, who was on Team Collier, had six points, four rebounds and four assists.
Team Collier took the win against Team Clark, 151-131, in the friendly competition.
All-Star winner! Night three is bout to be a movie ???? pic.twitter.com/Jp2dgmfkye
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) July 20, 2025
Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury return to action to start the second half of the season against the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, July 23.
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