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Alyssa Thomas Crowned WNBA's Best Trash-Talker in Poll

7/15/2025

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Thomas Claims Trash-Talk Title

Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury has claimed the title of the WNBA's best trash-talker, earning 13 votes in a player poll. While rising star Caitlin Clark is making waves, she trails behind Thomas and fellow competitors Courtney Williams and Marina Mabrey. With her fierce competitiveness and leading assists, Thomas is firmly in the MVP conversation.

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MVP Battle Intensifies

The 2025 WNBA season is heating up with an intense MVP race among A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and Alyssa Thomas. As teams adapt to roster changes, Emma Meesseman could redefine the competition. Standout moments, like Alyssa Thomas's stunning triple-double and Tina Charles's mentorship of rising stars, highlight the league's expanding talent and depth.

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Thomas Claims Trash-Talk Title

Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury has claimed the title of the WNBA's best trash-talker, earning 13 votes in a player poll. While rising star Caitlin Clark is making waves, she trails behind Thomas and fellow competitors Courtney Williams and Marina Mabrey. With her fierce competitiveness and leading assists, Thomas is firmly in the MVP conversation.

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