Toronto Tempo Acquire Aneesah Morrow from Connecticut Sun in WNBA Trade

The Toronto Tempo acquired Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow in a midseason trade announced Friday, July 31, 2026. In exchange, the Sun received the rights to forward Maria Masha Kliundikova and a 2028 second round pick. To accommodate the new addition on a 12-player roster, the Tempo waived guard Tima Pouye.

Morrow, a 6-foot-1 forward selected seventh overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft out of LSU, fills an immediate need for an expansion franchise searching for young frontcourt talent. Across 20 appearances with Connecticut this season, Morrow averaged 11.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 23.2 minutes per game, notching nine double-doubles largely in a reserve role.

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The Tempo entered Friday sitting at 10-18 in their inaugural campaign, struggling in recent weeks with a five-game losing streak and ranking as the third-worst rebounding team in the league at 31.1 boards per contest. Team leadership believes Morrow immediately addresses those shortcomings.

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“We’re thrilled to welcome Aneesah to our organization, She’s a relentless competitor who impacts the game in so many ways, particularly with her ability to rebound at a high level. We believe she’s one of the emerging frontcourt talents in this league, and we’re excited to see her play in a Tempo uniform.”

Monica Wright Rogers, Tempo general manager

Morrow’s reputation for physicality on the glass is well-documented. As a rookie last season, she owned a league-leading 31.9 per cent defensive rebounding percentage. She also led NCAA Division-I in rebounding twice during her collegiate career—once as a freshman at DePaul and later as a senior at LSU.

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Her arrival drew immediate enthusiasm from teammates. Star Tempo guard Marina Mabrey, who played alongside Morrow in 2025, celebrated the acquisition on social media with SI featuring the caption 🐶🐶 lfgggg @aneesahmorrow24.

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For the Sun, the deal signals an ongoing organizational pivot. Connecticut carries a league-worst 7-22 record and is navigating an injury-plagued season that has featured extended absences for key frontcourt figures like Brittney Griner and Aaliyah Edwards. The franchise is also preparing to relocate to Houston following the conclusion of the 2026 campaign to be rebranded as the Houston Comets under owner Tilman Fertitta.

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While Morrow’s recent performances—including back-to-back 21-point outings against the Washington Mystics and a 94-88 loss to the Chicago Sky—highlighted her growing offensive confidence and improved 42.1 percent shooting from the field, the front office elected to acquire draft capital and player rights.

Roster Integration and Upcoming Schedule

The trade is pending a physical within the next 48 hours.

The new Tempo forward is expected to meet her team in San Francisco ahead of a five-game road trip. Toronto’s immediate schedule features a two-game series against the Golden State Valkyries beginning Sunday, giving the expansion side an immediate opportunity to integrate their newly acquired frontcourt presence into the rotation.