UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas was the engine that made Connecticut go when she played for the Sun for 11 years. Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) drives between Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) and Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani, right, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Phoenix. The Sun spoiled Thomas’ night, beating Phoenix 75-72. “It’s crazy to think that some people are saying they’re playing one last time, because they’re retiring,” Thomas said. The Sun will honor two more former franchise members later this season when they retire Tina Charles’ jersey and coach Mike Thibault.