The Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury meet in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals Wednesday at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Everything else about Phoenix, Thomas was on board. Mercury legend Jennifer Gillom was one of Thomas’ coaches in Connecticut, so she was well aware of the culture and the legacy of WNBA basketball in Phoenix. Thomas also played with USA Basketball, so she’d seen the fancy new practice digs.

Ahead of the WNBA Finals in Phoenix, Satou Sabally commented on Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s response to Napheesa Collier, Adam Silver’s statement on recent events, and more.

Local Phoenix businesses, like sports bars and breweries, are seeing huge crowds for team watch parties as the Phoenix Mercury return home for the WNBA Finals.

Mat Ishbia's investment into the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury has paid off in a hurry. The owner bought the Suns and Mercury for roughly $4 billion, finalizing the deal in early 2023.