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Connecticut Sun WNBA Trade Deadline Predictions and Rumors – Who Can Sun Add to the Roster To Boost Their Playoffs Push?

With cap space available, key trades can revive Sun's season

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For a team that has featured in six consecutive WNBA semi-finals, the Connecticut Sun has had an underwhelming season so far. They are placed last in the standings with an awful 5-22 record and just a .185 win percentage.

The Connecticut Sun saw a roster exodus this off season as all five starters from the 2024 season left in free agency. With little reinforcements, the Sun have had it hard on the court. Their offense ranks 13th, averaging only 40.4 percent field goal conversion this season so far.

BREAKING: A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has made a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun for a record $325M and move the team to Boston as soon as 2027, per the Boston Globe.

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They are also turnover plagued, averaging at least 13.9 per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to grab 36.1% of misses, worst in the entire WNBA this season. Their inability to contain opposing wings and secure defensive boards has led to frequent late game collapses.

However, the front office has a massive opportunity to strengthen their roster before the trade deadline. The Sun have the third-most cap space in the WNBA, with $681,368 available for player moves. We look at the WNBA Trade Deadline Predictions for the Connecticut Sun.

Connecticut Sun – WNBA Trade Deadline Predictions

Bria Hartley (Chicago Sky): The veteran 3-and-D guard will provide ball-handling relief, and floor spacing to an underwhelming Sun offense. Hartley is averaging 7.2 points with 38 percent from beyond the arc. Her affordable expiring contract with the Sky makes her a low-risk, high-reward addition for the Connecticut Sun.

Tiffany Hayes (Golden State Valkyries): Hayes is an efficient sixth-woman scorer. She’s been efficient this season, averaging 12.7 points while shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc. She also has an expiring contract and the Golden State’s desire to tweak its wings’ rotation, makes her an accessible trade chip.

Aaliyah Edwards (Washington Mystics): The 23-year-old forward brings size and athleticism to the court. She has just featured an average of 14 minutes per game this season, scoring 6.8 points, and grabbing 5.2 rebounds. Washington’s stacked frontcourt and desire for draft picks might allow Edwards to be traded soon.