WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Mystics traded forward Aaliyah Edwards to the
Connecticut Sun for guard Jacy Sheldon on Thursday.
The move announced by the teams includes an option for Washington to swap 2026
first-round picks with Connecticut. That would be a Minnesota Lynx pick acquired
by Washington in a previous trade for a New York Liberty pick acquired by
Connecticut in another previous trade.
Washington general manager Jamila Wideman said in a news release that Sheldon
has built on a "solid" rookie campaign by establishing herself as as shooter in
Year 2 who can "read the game on both ends of the court."
Sheldon and Edwards were picked fifth and sixth in the 2024 WNBA draft,
respectively.
Sheldon has averaged 7.5 points, 2.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds while shooting
41.2% from 3-point range this season.
Edwards has averaged 6.0 points and 3.3 rebounds this season.
"Bringing Aaliyah to the Connecticut Sun is more than just a roster move; it's
a statement about where we're headed as a franchise," Sun general manager Morgan
Tuck said in a news release. "Aaliyah is a transformational talent with the
mindset and drive that aligns with our vision of building a championship
culture."