Sun ownership has evaluated capital investments for the franchise, signaling major changes as it works to stay competitive.

Jonquel Jones requested a trade from the Connecticut Sun — specifically to the New York Liberty — and got her wish granted. In a three-team trade, the Sun acquired Ty Harris, Rebecca Allen ...

One of those free agents was Satou Sabally, who joined the Mercury via a four-team trade. The Mercury made another shocking move in that trade by sending veteran wing Sophie Cunningham to the Indiana ...

The decision calls into question why Connecticut was willing to part ways with last year’s WNBA Most Improved Player in DiJonai Carrington and 3-and-D wing Rebecca Allen but not Mabrey or Cloud.

Natasha Cloud was unaware she was part of the deal with the Connecticut Sun. The Mercury acquired forward Alyssa Thomas, but sent Cloud and Rebecca Allen to Connecticut on Feb. 2.