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Sun Trade Morrow to Tempo for Kliundikova
31 Jul
Summary
- Aneesah Morrow traded to Toronto Tempo.
- Maria Kliundikova acquired by Connecticut Sun.
- 2028 second round pick included in the deal.
The Connecticut Sun initiated a trade three days before the 2026 WNBA trade deadline, sending Aneesah Morrow to the Toronto Tempo. This transaction also brought Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick to the Sun.
Morrow, the seventh overall selection in the 2025 WNBA Draft, played 61 games for the Sun. She demonstrated notable development in her sophomore season, improving across scoring, shooting efficiency, rebounding, and playmaking.
Connecticut Sun president Jen Rizzotti expressed gratitude for Morrow's contributions. Kliundikova, a 6-foot-4 forward, was originally drafted in 2018 and has played for both the Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx.
Kliundikova was selected by the Toronto Tempo in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft. She is slated to make her season debut with the Sun when they face the Dallas Wings on Sunday, August 2. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
