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Boosted by the return of Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, the New York Liberty pushed past visiting Connecticut, 81-79, in a thriller Monday night at Barclays Center.

Connecticut Sun News / Swish Appeal / August 8

The Connecticut Sun made a move—and it’s good one

It’s funny how quickly things change in the WNBA. A year ago Aaliyah Edwards was drafted No. 6 overall by the Washington Mystics and, after starring as a leading player for the UConn Huskies, was poised to become an instant contributor and a future star.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 7

Mystics trade Aaliyah Edwards to Sun for Jacy Sheldon

The Washington Mystics traded forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun on Thursday for guard Jacy Sheldon. Edwards, 23, is averaging 6.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in 21 games off the Washington bench this season.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / August 7

Former WNBA first-round pick gets fresh start with Sun

Just hours before the WNBA trade deadline, the Washington Mystics made another move centered on their rebuild.

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Fever Tabbed a Trade Suitor for Longtime Caitlin Clark Rival

There were stretches during her rookie year in Washington when it looked like Aaliyah Edwards might, indeed, blossom into the WNBA star it looked like she could be.

Edwards and Johnson brush off trade rumors

The Washington Mystics forward and head coach apparently learned about the rumors at the same time as everyone else. Yesterday, reports surfaced that the Washington Mystics are open to trading Aaliyah Edwards, perhaps by the deadline on Aug 7.

Mystics Looking to Trade Ex-UConn Star Aaliyah Edwards

The Washington Mystics had three of the top six picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft. They used these three picks to select Sonia Citron (No. 3 overall), Kiki Iriafen (No.

WNBA News / Bullets Forever / May 25

Recap: Mystics lose to Mercury

The Mystics fell to 2-3 on the season The Washington Mystics lost to the Phoenix Mercury 68–62 at PHX Arena on Sunday, May 25, 2025, to fall to 2-3 on the season.

WNBA News / Bullets Forever / May 4

Edwards “100% a future WNBA All-Star,” says former teammate

Louisville alum Merissah Russell, a longtime friend and teammate of Aaliyah Edwards, sees a bright future in the second-year forward. In breaking down Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards’ game, few are more qualified to weigh in than Merissah Russell.

Aaliyah Edwards Sidelined With Back Injury for at Least 2 Weeks

The Washington Mystics have to deal with another injury to a key player, Aaliyah Edwards, their 2024 first-round pick. She was diagnosed with a low back contusion on Thursday and is currently scheduled for reevaluation of her injury in two weeks.

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Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards will be sidelined at least two weeks with a low-back contusion, the team announced Thursday. Edwards, 22, averaged 7.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 34 games (17 starts) as a rookie last season.

Aaliyah Edwards Can Become the Mystics’ Best Player in 2025

Aaliyah Edwards has a golden opportunity to take the reins as the best player on the Washington Mystics. Washington is finally embracing a rebuild. They have drafted well over the last two off-seasons.

WNBA News / Bleacher Report / February 14

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Aaliyah Edwards gaining notice with Cinderella run in Unrivaled

After an uneventful rookie season in the WNBA last year, Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards has garnered attention with her meteoric rise during the Unrivaled 1-v-1 tournament.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 10

Watch: Edwards shuts out Stewart in "Unrivaled 1v1" debut

Watch: Aaliyah Edwards shuts out Brianna Stewart in "Unrivaled 1v1" debut

Sometimes, even for the most elite athletes, it's just not their night. Women's basketball star Brianna Stewart, who plays for the WNBA's New York Liberty, displayed one of the most uncharacteristic defensive performances of her career Monday night.

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This Tuesday night, look forward to the New York Liberty locking horns with the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena to continue the WNBA schedule.

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WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / June 8, 2024

WNBA/NCAAW: Aaliyah Edwards – Quite Dignity, Boisterous Talent

In 2020, a young Canadian named Aaliyah Edwards began her collegiate journey at the University of Connecticut under the guidance and leadership of famed coach Geno Auriemma.

Aaliyah Edwards shines, Mystics don’t in return to Capital One Arena

The last time that Capital One Arena hosted the Washington Mystics, Aaliyah Edwards was playing for Crestwood Prep in Toronto, Ontario, just one month removed from her 16th birthday.