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Paige Bueckers Could Reunite With Star Teammate Amid Trade Talk

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Sean Deveney | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 10:59 PM ET

Coming out of Connecticut two years ago, Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards had the makings of a star. She was the No. 6 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, taken one pick before Sky star Angel Reese, and with good reaqson--she had been an All-American for the Huskies, and averaged 17.1 points and 9.1 rebounds for the team in her last two seasons in Storrs.

After she left, of course, UConn went on to win a national championship with Paige Bueckers leading the way. A year after Edwards entered the WNBA, Bueckers did the same, but did so as the clear No. 1 pick in this year's draft.

While Bueckers has been stellar in Dallas since joining the Wings, Edwards has struggled in Washington, averaging 6.9 points and 5.0 rebounds in two seasons. As the Mystics rebuild and retool, they could well be looking to do so without Edwards as part of the future.

This week, ESPN reported that the Mystics have been getting--and weighing--trade calls on Edwards.

USA Today's Meghan Hall writes that reuniting Bueckers with her UConn teammate would be the most sensible landing spot for Edwards:

"Aaliyah Edwards reuniting with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers in Dallas would make a lot of sense.

"Bueckers, while dynamic by herself, could certainly use another familiar face (who spent three seasons with her) as the Wings continue to work through the growing pains of being a young team. The Wings also moved on from forward Nalyssa Smith on Monday and could insert Edwards into the lineup in the spot that was filled by Smith."

The Wings, 5-13 after a 1-11 start, badly need frontcourt help. Dallas has one player--center Li Yueru, who has been with the team for only six games--averaging more than 6.0 rebounds per game.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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