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Toronto Tempo Trade for Aneesah Morrow, Add Future Pick

8/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

Toronto Tempo acquired Aneesah Morrow from the Connecticut Sun on July 31, 2026.
Connecticut received rights to Maria Kliundikova and Toronto’s 2028 second-round pick.
Morrow, the No. 7 2025 draft pick, averages 11.6 points and 8.9 rebounds in 20 games.
Tempo GM Monica Wright Rogers said Morrow’s rebounding will help a team that ranks third-worst in rebounds.
Sun president Jen Rizzotti thanked Morrow as the franchise prepares to relocate to Houston after the 2026 season.

History

Historical Context

After five seasons in Salt Lake City, the Utah Starzz were bought by Spurs Sports & Entertainment on Dec 5 2002 and moved to San Antonio for the 2003 season, becoming the Silver Stars and marking a franchise relocation. In March 2026 the Connecticut Sun were sold for $300 million to the Fertitta family, triggering a move to Houston and highlighting the league’s market dynamics.

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Story summary

Toronto Tempo acquired Aneesah Morrow from the Connecticut Sun on July 31, 2026.
Connecticut received rights to Maria Kliundikova and Toronto’s 2028 second-round pick.
Morrow, the No. 7 2025 draft pick, averages 11.6 points and 8.9 rebounds in 20 games.
Tempo GM Monica Wright Rogers said Morrow’s rebounding will help a team that ranks third-worst in rebounds.
Sun president Jen Rizzotti thanked Morrow as the franchise prepares to relocate to Houston after the 2026 season.

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