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Aneesah Morrow Traded to Toronto Tempo in First Deal of WNBA Deadline

Toronto added a young, high-rate rebounder to shore up an injury-hit frontcourt and short rebounding numbers.

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Jul 30, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24) walks on the court during a first half of a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Connecticut and Toronto announced on Friday that the Sun traded forward Aneesah Morrow to the Tempo for the rights to Maria Kliundikova and Toronto’s 2028 second-round pick.
  • The Tempo also waived guard Tima Pouye as a corresponding roster move and both teams said the transaction will be completed pending Morrow’s standard physical.
  • Morrow, the No. 7 pick in 2025, has averaged roughly 11.6 points and 8.9 rebounds this season and is valued for elite defensive rebounding rates that address Toronto’s league-low rebounding totals.
  • The Sun, sitting near the bottom of the standings and preparing to relocate and rebrand, prioritized future assets and roster flexibility over keeping a controllable young frontcourt piece.
  • Watch for immediate impact in Toronto because Morrow is under contract through 2027 with a 2028 option, and for clarity on Connecticut’s return because Kliundikova has not regularly played in the WNBA this season.