Connecticut Sun: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Connecticut Sun News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Sun Land Angel Reese’s Former Teammate in Latest Mock Draft

The Connecticut Sun will look a lot different once the 2025 WNBA season begins in May. Head coach Stephanie White is no longer with the team and is now the coach of the Indiana Fever. The Sun hired Rachid Meziane as White's replacement.

Marina Mabrey News / Field Level Media / February 19

Sun not trading G Marina Mabrey

The Connecticut Sun are holding on to Marina Mabrey, even after the guard requested to be traded earlier this month. Connecticut shot down that request, prompting Mabrey's agent, Marcus Crenshaw of The FAM agency, to heavily criticize the Sun and their decision to not go out and make a trade.

Connecticut Sun News / ESPN / February 18

Sun deny Mabrey trade request as agent fires back

The Connecticut Sun denied guard Marina Mabrey's request to be traded, a move she asked for earlier this month.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 11

ESPN Predicts Who Connecticut Sun Will Draft After Getting Indiana Fever’s No. 8 Pick

The Connecticut Sun are expected to make a significant move in the 2025 WNBA Draft after acquiring the Indiana Fever’s No. 8 pick. ESPN predicts that the

Connecticut Sun News / Winsidr / February 3

Diamond DeShields Joins the Connecticut Sun

Diamond DeShields has signed with the Connecticut Sun, per the team. DeShields, 29, has played in six WNBA seasons, playing for the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury.

DeWanna Bonner News / Field Level Media / February 2

Report: DeWanna Bonner joining Fever on 1-year deal

Six-time WNBA All-Star forward DeWanna Bonner is signing a one-year contract with the Indiana Fever, ESPN reported Sunday. Financial terms were not disclosed for Bonner, who rejoins former Connecticut Sun coach and now Indiana bench boss Stephanie White.

Connecticut Sun News / Hardwood Heroics / January 31

Why Connecticut Sun Gets a B- From ESPN for Trade With Mercury

The Connecticut Sun received a B- grade from ESPN for their recent trade with the Phoenix Mercury. This trade marks a significant shift for the former as they now face the challenge of rebuilding their roster while losing a key player who has been integral to their success over the years.

Brionna Jones News / Winsidr / January 30

Brionna Jones Signs with the Dream

Brionna Jones is headed for the A, signing a new deal with the Atlanta Dream after spending her entire eight year career with the Connecticut Sun. Alexa Phillipou of ESPN was first with the news.

Alyssa Thomas News / NBC Sports / January 29

Watch: Alyssa Thomas' trade to Mercury leaves lingering questions for Sun | On Her Turf

Alyssa Thomas News / The Spun / January 28

Full Details Emerge From Blockbuster Alyssa Thomas Trade

One of the WNBA's top players was on the move Tuesday as the Phoenix Mercury made the trade for five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas. Per ESPN.com's Alexa Philippou, Phoenix sent a package of Natasha Cloud, Rebecca Allen and the 12th overall pick to Connecticut in return for one of the greatest players in the Sun's history.

Alyssa Thomas News / Field Level Media / January 28

Report: Mercury acquiring F Alyssa Thomas from Sun

The Phoenix Mercury are acquiring five-time All-Star forward Alyssa Thomas in a trade with the Connecticut Sun, ESPN reported Tuesday. The six-time All-Defensive Team selection has played all 11 of her seasons in the WNBA with the Sun, reaching the Finals in 2019 and 2022.

Connecticut Sun News / Hardwood Heroics / January 23

Candace Parker Sees 2 Potential Destinations for Sun Star Alyssa Thomas

Former champion Candace Parker has identified two potential destinations for Alyssa Thomas as the WNBA prepares for free agency. With Thomas’s core designation by the Connecticut Sun, speculation is growing about her future and how it might impact the team dynamics.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever given grim free-agency projection

The WNBA announced on Tuesday that teams are now officially allowed to negotiate with players ahead of the opening of the free agency window on Feb 1.

Brittney Griner News / Yardbarker / January 21

Three potential landing spots for Brittney Griner

For the first time in her career, 10-time All-Star center Brittney Griner is testing the free agent market.

Mercury star to test free agency for first time in 11-year career

Natasha Cloud all-in on Dallas Wings star joining Mercury

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever receive grim free-agency projection

WNBA legend Candace Parker predicts Clark will lose All-Star teammate

Sky reportedly will split with leading scorer due to issues in locker room

Connecticut Sun News / Field Level Media / December 4

Sun tab Rachid Meziane as head coach

The Connecticut Sun named Rachid Meziane as the franchise's seventh head coach on Wednesday. Meziane, 44, has coached professionally in his native France and also leads the Belgian women's national team.

Stephanie White News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Connecticut Sun Find Their Stephanie White Replacement

Following the 2024 WNBA season, where the Connecticut Sun were defeated in five games in the semifinals by the Minnesota Lynx, the team and head coach Stephanie White agreed to go their separate ways.

Stephanie White News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Frontrunner emerging to become new head coach of Fever, Clark

Frontrunner emerging to become new head coach of Fever, Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark may be getting her new Phil Jackson soon.

Fever's firing of second-year HC Christie Sides shouldn't come as shock

The 20 all-time greatest WNBA rookie seasons

The 'WNBA champion head coaches' quiz

WNBA News / Action Network / October 10

Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty prediction, picks, odds and how to watch Game 1

The top two seeds in the WNBA will meet in the finals as the New York Liberty host the Minnesota Lynx for Game 1 on Thursday night.

Liberty are early favorites to beat Lynx in WNBA Finals

WNBA Finals odds: Lynx vs. Liberty series odds, schedule

The 20 greatest WNBA rivalries

WNBA News / Action Network / October 8

Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx prediction, odds, picks for Game 5

As expected, this WNBA semifinal series between the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun, the two best defenses in the W, has been a knock-down drag-out affair.

Sun vs. Lynx Game 5 WNBA player props, picks, predictions, odds for Oct. 8

Sun, Lynx clash with trip to WNBA Finals on line

Lynx's offensive collapse could prevent long-awaited return to WNBA Finals

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 6

Lynx's collapse could prevent long-awaited return to WNBA Finals

Lynx's offensive collapse could prevent long-awaited return to WNBA Finals

The Minnesota Lynx had a chance to head to the WNBA Finals and couldn't capitalize as they went ice cold in their series with the Connecticut Sun.

Sabrina Ionescu's shooting display helps Liberty punch ticket to WNBA Finals for second straight season

The 20 greatest WNBA rivalries

The 'WNBA all-time playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz

Caitlin Clark News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27

WNBA players' union condemns reporter for 'blatant attempt to bait a professional athlete'

USA Today reporter Christine Brennan has drawn the ire of the WNBA Players Association for a question she asked DiJonai Carrington about Caitlin Clark.

Caitlin Clark secures big honor after rookie season ends

Clark helps break another WNBA record

Caitlin Clark News / Yardbarker / September 26

Caitlin Clark caps off rookie season with historic outing in playoff loss to Sun

Caitlin Clark's rookie season ended Wednesday after the Connecticut Sun completed a two-game sweep of the Indiana Fever in an 87-81 victory.

Sun use late threes to oust Fever

Watch: Fan forced to temporarily leave game after exchange with Clark

WNBA issues statement in apparent response to fan incident

Sun star named Most Improved Player

Napheesa Collier ties playoff scoring record as Lynx sweep Mercury

WNBA playoff takeaways: Sun and Lynx advance, setting up semifinal rematch

Nika Muhl News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / September 3

Nika Muhl rocks elegant UConn blue dress for Connecticut Sun redux (PHOTOS)

Nika Muhl is back in Connecticut for the second straight game as the former UConn star and the Seattle Storm take on the Sun on Tuesday night. The two teams previously faced off on Sunday, September 1, with the Sun outlasting Seattle for a 93-85 victory.

WNBA News / Action Network / September 2