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Sparks trade Plum, Tempo acquire Morrow amid Sun relocation

8/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Los Angeles Sparks traded guard Kelsey Plum to Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani and 2027 first-round/2028 second-round picks on Aug. 2, signaling a rebuild.
Toronto Tempo acquired Aneesah Morrow from Connecticut Sun for Maria Kliundikova’s rights and a 2028 second-round pick on July 31.
Morrow averaged 11.6 points on 42.1% shooting and led the league in defensive rebound percentage (28.3%).
Connecticut Sun finished 7-22, missed playoffs and will relocate as Houston Comets.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 the Orlando Miracle were sold to the Mohegan Tribe and moved to Uncasville, becoming the Connecticut Sun. The relocation, together with the Utah Starzz’s move to San Antonio and the Cleveland Rockers folding, left the WNBA with 14 franchises. The Sun’s debut marked the league’s first team owned by a Native American tribe and started a wave of franchise shifts.

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Story summary

Los Angeles Sparks traded guard Kelsey Plum to Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani and 2027 first-round/2028 second-round picks on Aug. 2, signaling a rebuild.
Toronto Tempo acquired Aneesah Morrow from Connecticut Sun for Maria Kliundikova’s rights and a 2028 second-round pick on July 31.
Morrow averaged 11.6 points on 42.1% shooting and led the league in defensive rebound percentage (28.3%).
Connecticut Sun finished 7-22, missed playoffs and will relocate as Houston Comets.

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