WNBA Free Agency Day 5 Diary: Lynx make trade, sign 3 players
By Ben Dull
WNBA teams and players were allowed to begin negotiating deals January 15, but those deals can officially be signed now that the calendar has turned to February. Here’s a running log of what we know from February 7, which shall officially be referred to as day five of WNBA free agency:
Lynx re-sign Zandalasini
The Minnesota Lynx have re-signed Cecilia Zandalasini, who signed with the team August 28 just prior to the end of the 2017 regular season.
Lynx sign Kizer, Miyem
The defending champs also announced the signings of Lynetta Kizer and Endy Miyem on Wednesday afternoon. Kizer played for the Sun in 2017, and Miyem is a 6’2 forward from France.
Storm acquire Natasha Howard
The Seattle Storm acquired restricted free agent Natasha Howard in a sign-and-trade with the Lynx. In return, Minnesota receives Seattle’s 2018 second round pick and swap rights on Seattle’s 2019 first round pick.
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Sun sign 2017 2nd round pick
The Connecticut Sun have signed 2017 second round draft pick Leticia Romero, who missed the 2017 WNBA season to fulfill her commitment to the Spanish National Team.
Sun Griffin, Laney to training camp deals
The Sun also signed WNBA veterans Kelsey Griffin and Betnijah Laney to training camp contracts.
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