Connecticut Sun trade rising star Aneesah Morrow to Toronto Tempo in surprising deadline deal

The Connecticut Sun are moving on from one of their most promising young players. Connecticut traded forward Aneesah Morrow to the Toronto Tempo on Friday in exchange for the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round draft pick, the teams announced.The deal sends Morrow, the No. 7 overall selection in the 202

Morrow, a forward in her second season out of LSU, is averaging 11.6 points and 8.9 rebounds during the 2026 campaign.

Aneesah Morrow celebrates a 3-pointer earlier this season. Bailey McLean / Getty ImagesJuly 31, 2026 1:14 pm EDT Updated Editor’s note: This article is part of our WNBA Trade Deadline coverage, which follows the moves reshaping the league.Aneesah Morrow has been traded to the Toronto Tempo, the Connecticut Sun announce