The Washington Mystics' new regime started hot by assembling the best rookie duo in the league this year. However, that led to them trading second-year forward Aaliyah Edwards to the Connecticut Sun , who made that move sting on Tuesday and Thursday.

The Sun beat the Mystics 80-69 in D.C. on Tuesday before winning 67-56 in Connecticut on Thursday, and the 2024 No. 6 overall pick made the most of her playing time. She scored a combined 18 points (7-10 FG) with nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block over 32 minutes across the two contests. While this means nothing for the future, it made two straight losses to the WNBA's worst team extra painful.

Veteran forward Shakira Austin, who called Edwards her “rook,” shared her feelings after Tuesday's loss.

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