Mirror U.S. Sports spoke with Boston Celtics star Derrick White and NWSL's Alyssa Thomspon discussed the impact Unrivaled will have on women's sports in the near future

The Connecticut Sun parted ways with longtime star Alyssa Thomas on Tuesday by trading her to the Phoenix Mercury.

Thomas’ fiancée DeWanna Bonner becomes an option, as the six-time All-Star won two titles in Phoenix. The Mercury can try to get some guard depth from the likes of Tiffany Hayes, Natisha Hiedeman and other veterans. Regardless, it seems as though Phoenix will still be top-heavy, and that lack of depth has caused it to fizzle in recent seasons.

Week 2 of Unrivaled women’s basketball begins Friday with a doubleheader. The Phantom and Mist play in the opener, while Laces and Vinyl meet after.

Alyssa Thomas became one of the many women to make history by partaking in the first season of Unrivaled. However, after just a handful of games, she finds herself on the sidelines.

After 11 seasons as one of the faces of the Connecticut Sun, five-time WNBA All-Star Alyssa Thomas is being traded to the Phoenix Mercury, according to multiple reports. Thomas, an unrestricted free agent in 2025,

Boardroom revealed its latest cover story on Friday with Unrivaled co-founders Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier

In the three-team trade, the Storm are also acquiring the No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft and forward Li Yueru from the Sparks, as well as Las Vegas' 2026 first-round pick, sources told ESPN. Los Angeles receives the 2025 No. 9 pick and a 2026 second-round pick from Seattle. The Aces receive the 2025 No. 13 pick from the Sparks.

WNBA stars Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Brittney Griner will be in action playing Unrivaled women’s basketball Saturday.

While Brittney Griner was able to play through a hip pointer to score the game-winning basket for the Phantom in the first game Friday, Laces standout Alyssa ... co-founder Breanna Stewart scoring ...