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Connecticut Sun Sign Bria Hartley as Final Roster Decisions Loom

The team adds veteran leadership while navigating injuries, absences, and overseas commitments ahead of the May 18 season opener.

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Connecticut Sun
Washington Mystics guard Bria Hartley returns to Connecticut Friday night to face the Connecticut Sun.
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Overview

  • Bria Hartley, returning from a 2022 ACL injury, joins the Connecticut Sun on a training camp contract as they finalize their roster.
  • The Sun must cut at least four players from their current 16-player roster by the WNBA’s May 15 deadline to meet the 12-player limit.
  • Rookies Aneesah Morrow and Saniya Rivers missed preseason games due to an ankle injury and personal reasons, respectively, but are expected to secure roster spots.
  • First-round pick Leila Lacan remains in France for her club's season, set to finish by May 16, delaying her integration into the team.
  • Veteran guard Diamond DeShields continues to recover from a right ankle injury, with no clear timeline for her return to the court.