Although the Phoenix Mercury celebrated Alyssa Thomas’s return to Connecticut, it was filled with emotion and appreciation for her former club. When Thomas was traded to the Mercury in January, it signaled a new chapter in her career. However, during her introductory press conference, media day, and training camp, her sentiment remained the same.

Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds against her former team, Satou Sabally added 12 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 83-75 Wednesday night.

Here are the news and events happening around Arizona sports. Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury (9-4) made it a worthy homecoming with an 83-75 win over the Connecticut Sun (2-10) on June 18. Thomas returned to Connecticut after spending all 11 seasons with the franchise before being traded to the Mercury in the offseason.