US EditionWNBA Trade Grades: Mystics, Sun Earn High Marks for Swapping Aaliyah Edwards, Jacy Sheldon on Deadline Day
WASHINGTON, CONNECTICUT, AUG 7 – The Mystics traded Edwards due to reduced playing time as they rebuild, acquiring guard Sheldon and a 2026 first-round pick swap to strengthen their roster, team officials said.
- On Aug. 7, 2025, the Washington Mystics traded Canadian forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun for guard Jacy Sheldon and the right to swap their 2026 first-round picks.
- With her minutes declining behind Kiki Iriafen and veterans, Edwards became a trade candidate, and ESPN reported in early July that the Mystics were exploring offers for her.
- Highlighting Edwards' pedigree, Morgan Tuck noted `she is a two-time Olympian for Canada in 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Games.`
- The Sun, currently last in the league with a 5-23 record, will be without Edwards for Thursday’s game against the Sparks; her debut will come Sunday at Las Vegas.
- The Mohegan Tribe is exploring all options to invest in the Sun, while Steve Pagliuca has bid $325 million to buy and move the team to Boston, planning a $100 million facility.
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Breaking down the WNBA trade deadline deals and how they’ll impact this season
The WNBA trade deadline came and went with only one deal unfolding Thursday afternoon. The Mystics traded forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Sun for guard Jacy Sheldon and the rights to a 2026 first-round pick swap.
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