Open Extended ReactionsThe Washington Mystics have traded Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun in exchange for Jacy Sheldon and the right to a first-round pick swap in 2026, the teams announced Thursday. Washington can choose to keep the 2026 first-round pick in its possession -- originally owned by the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx -- or take Connecticut's first-rounder that it obtained from the New York Liberty, who are currently second in the standings. ET trade deadline, also dealing Brittney Sykes for Alysha Clark and Seattle's 2026 first-round pick earlier this week. Edwards, who played collegiately at UConn, was drafted sixth overall by the Mystics in 2024. "Aaliyah is a transformational talent with the mindset and drive that aligns with our vision of building a championship culture.