Toronto Tempo Land Aneesah Morrow in Trade With Sun: Report
Summary
The Toronto Tempo traded with the Connecticut Sun to get Aneesah Morrow just before the WNBA trade deadline. Morrow, who has strong season stats, joins a Toronto team looking to improve and make the playoffs, while the Sun prepare to move to Houston next season.Key Facts
- Toronto Tempo acquired Aneesah Morrow from the Connecticut Sun in exchange for the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round draft pick.
- Aneesah Morrow was the Sun’s 7th pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft and is averaging nearly a double-double this season (about 12 points and 9 rebounds per game).
- Toronto’s current record is 10 wins and 18 losses; they are just outside the playoff spots but still have a chance to qualify.
- Connecticut Sun have a 7-22 record and are second to last in the standings.
- The Sun will relocate to Houston starting next season after 23 years in Connecticut.
- Aneesah Morrow remains under contract through 2027 with a team option for 2028, and can become a free agent in 2029.
- Maria Kliundikova is a 6-foot-4 center who played briefly in the WNBA after time in Russia but did not play this season with Toronto.
- This trade may be the first of several before the trade deadline, with other players possibly moving teams soon.
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