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Fans Saddened by Disappointing News on WNBA All-Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Entering Tuesday, the Phoenix Mercury boasted a 5-2 record, sitting second in the Western Conference.
Unfortunately, Phoenix proceeded to drop its third game of the season, getting blown out 88-65 by the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis.
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Without All-Star forward, Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix struggled through much of the night, shooting a horrid 5-of-30 from 3-point range and getting outrebounded 37-24.
To make matters worse, before the contest, head coach Nate Tibbetts confirmed that Thomas, who was ruled out with a left calf injury, remains in limbo regarding her return.
“I’m not sure,” Tibbetts said when asked when she will resume basketball activities.
Fans online were quick to react to Tibbetts comments.
“Our MVP stock nooooooo 💔💔,” said one fan.
One commenter reacted to this with, “🙄.”
“Nooo that’s so sad 😩”, replied another user.
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“That’s what happens when your arms are holding on by a string,” said another commenter.
“Stop bein so secretive and give us a little info,” commented another fan.
One other user simply left it at, “[Expletive]”.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25).Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Thomas was traded to Phoenix in February and has already emerged as arguably the Mercury’s best player.
Through five games in 2025, she has averaged 15.2 points, 8.0 assists, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per contest, shooting 50.% from the field and leading the team in assists.
In her absence, the Mercury have now dropped a 74-71 contest to the Lynx on Friday, fell 85-80 to the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday and now again to Minnesota.
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Fans, hopeful that Thomas would anchor a new era in Phoenix, now face uncertainty as the season’s trajectory shifts without her on on the court.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
