WNBA trade grades: Tempo get much-needed frontcourt boost with Aneesah Morrow; Sun keep flailing in final year

The Tempo sent the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick to the Sun

The top 3

  1. Dynasty-Forging Player Acquisitions: The Minnesota Lynx's acquisition of Sylvia Fowles in 2015 directly led to two WNBA championships, with Fowles earning Finals MVP twice, while the 2010 trade for Lindsay Whalen also contributed to four Lynx titles.
  2. Star Player Trades That Reshaped Contenders: Elena Delle Donne's move from the Chicago Sky to the Washington Mystics in 2017 culminated in a WNBA championship for the Mystics in 2019, while Tina Charles's trade to the New York Liberty in 2014 saw her achieve a career-best season.
  3. Strategic Deadline Deals with Immediate Impact: The Minnesota Lynx's acquisition of Myisha Hines-Allen in 2024 helped them reach the WNBA Finals, while Marina Mabrey's trade to the Connecticut Sun the same year saw her perform excellently, though the Sun lost in the semifinals.

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