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Mystics Trade Aaliyah Edwards to Sun for Sheldon, Pick Swap Rights

Reuniting Edwards with her college program aims to accelerate the Sun’s rebuilding efforts with a transformational frontcourt addition.

Jul 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards (24) drives to the basket during the second half against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
Aug 5, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon (4) drives against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 22: Aaliyah Edwards #24 of the Washington Mystics in action against Dearica Hamby #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the game at Carefirst Arena on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Washington completed the trade moments before the 3 p.m. ET deadline, securing the right to swap its 2026 first-round pick (originally from Minnesota) with Connecticut’s (originally from New York).
  • Aaliyah Edwards, the Mystics’ 2024 sixth overall pick, saw her playing time drop to 13.3 minutes per game this season before moving back to Connecticut, where she starred at UConn.
  • Jacy Sheldon, a 2024 fifth overall pick, averaged 7.5 points, 2.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 24.1 minutes this season and fills a backcourt shooting and playmaking role for Washington.
  • Sun general manager Morgan Tuck described Edwards as a “transformational talent” whose mindset and drive align with Connecticut’s vision of building a championship culture.
  • Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman praised Sheldon’s energy, work ethic and two-way game as an ideal complement to Washington’s rebuilding guard core.