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![Veronica Burton, left, talks with Connecticut Sun teammate DiJonai Carrington during a WNBA game earlier in the season. Burton, acquired by the Sun on June 8, has responded to increased playing time and has been averaging 8.3 points per game. (Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) Veronica Burton, left, talks with Connecticut Sun teammate DiJonai Carrington during a WNBA game earlier in the season. Burton, acquired by the Sun on June 8, has responded to increased playing time and has been averaging 8.3 points per game. (Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2157023138-e1721684094996.jpg?w=140)
From European vacations to player development, how the Connecticut Sun are spending WNBA’s Olympic break
The Connecticut Sun will look to work on individual development and integrating new additions during the WNBA's three-week Olympic break.
![Breanna Stewart had déjà vu in Team USA's WNBA All-Star game loss on Saturday, but the Olympic team isn't hitting the panic button yet. Breanna Stewart had déjà vu in Team USA's WNBA All-Star game loss on Saturday, but the Olympic team isn't hitting the panic button yet.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24203139275276-e1721577597910.jpg?w=140)
UConn legend Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson take ownership of Team USA after loss in WNBA All-Star game
Breanna Stewart had déjà vu in Team USA's WNBA All-Star game loss on Saturday, but the Olympic team isn't hitting the panic button yet.
![Connecticut Sun All-Stars excited by Marina Mabrey trade entering Olympic break: 'She fits right in' Connecticut Sun All-Stars excited by Marina Mabrey trade entering Olympic break: 'She fits right in'](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2162734918.jpg?w=132)
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Connecticut Sun All-Stars excited by Marina Mabrey trade entering Olympic break: ‘She fits right in’
Barely 48 hours after the Connecticut Sun finalized a trade with the Chicago Sky for Marina Mabrey, the veteran guard was on the court in an orange No. 4 jersey...
![A trio of UConn women's basketball legends will represent Team USA alongside Connecticut Sun star Alyssa Thomas in the WNBA All-Star game. A trio of UConn women's basketball legends will represent Team USA alongside Connecticut Sun star Alyssa Thomas in the WNBA All-Star game.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AP23197110379463.jpg?w=132)
UConn women’s basketball legends, Connecticut Sun stars go head-to-head in WNBA All-Star Game: How to watch
A trio of UConn women's basketball legends will represent Team USA alongside Connecticut Sun star Alyssa Thomas in the WNBA All-Star game.
![The Connecticut Sun acquired Marina Mabrey in a trade with the Chicago Sky in exchange for Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson and draft assets. The Connecticut Sun acquired Marina Mabrey in a trade with the Chicago Sky in exchange for Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson and draft assets.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24145053463944.jpg?w=132)
Connecticut Sun trade ex-UConn star Moriah Jefferson, Rachel Banham in exchange for Marina Mabrey
The Connecticut Sun acquired Marina Mabrey in a trade with the Chicago Sky in exchange for Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson and draft assets.
![Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas reacts during the first half of Game 3 of the team's WNBA basketball semifinal playoff series against the New York Liberty, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas reacts during the first half of Game 3 of the team's WNBA basketball semifinal playoff series against the New York Liberty, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/APphoto_Liberty-Sun-Basketball-3-e1721230281450.jpg?w=140)
Why Alyssa Thomas’ baffling late-game absence, another loss to Liberty could cost Sun in WNBA playoffs
The Connecticut Sun dropped their third game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday with Alyssa Thomas sidelined in the fourth quarter.
![New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, left, dribbles against Connecticut Sun guard Rebecca Allen during the third quarter of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez) New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, left, dribbles against Connecticut Sun guard Rebecca Allen during the third quarter of a WNBA basketball game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP23267706843406-e1721178600849.jpg?w=140)
Connecticut Sun give up 30 points to Sabrina Ionescu in 82-74 loss to New York Liberty
The Connecticut Sun suffered their third loss of the 2024 season against the New York Liberty in Brooklyn on Tuesday, falling 82-74.
![Former Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird arrives during her jersey retirement ceremony following a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics, on June 11, 2023, in Seattle. Retired U.S. women’s basketball player Sue Bird was introduced Friday Sept. 8, 2023 as the global ambassador for the 2026 Women’s World Cup. Bird won nine Olympic and World Cup gold medals in a two-decade career with the U.S. women’s program. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) Former Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird arrives during her jersey retirement ceremony following a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics, on June 11, 2023, in Seattle. Retired U.S. women’s basketball player Sue Bird was introduced Friday Sept. 8, 2023 as the global ambassador for the 2026 Women’s World Cup. Bird won nine Olympic and World Cup gold medals in a two-decade career with the U.S. women’s program. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Basketball_World_Cup_Sue_Bird_95522-e1721155145780.jpg?w=140)
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Barbie creates doll for UConn legend Sue Bird as part of 65th anniversary collection
UConn women's basketball legend Sue Bird will be the first WNBA player with her own Barbie as part of Mattel's 65th anniversary Role Model collection.
![Rachel Banham led the Connecticut Sun to a win vs. the Phoenix Mercury with eight 3-pointers, but leadership is most important contribution. Rachel Banham led the Connecticut Sun to a win vs. the Phoenix Mercury with eight 3-pointers, but leadership is most important contribution.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rachel-banham.jpg?w=132)
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Connecticut Sun celebrate ‘ultimate teammate’ Rachel Banham after historic performance vs. Phoenix Mercury
Rachel Banham led the Connecticut Sun to a win vs. the Phoenix Mercury with eight 3-pointers, but leadership is most important contribution.
![Rachel Banham hit eight 3-pointers to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-69 victory over the Phoenix Mercury at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday. Rachel Banham hit eight 3-pointers to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-69 victory over the Phoenix Mercury at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rachel-banham.jpg?w=132)
Rachel Banham shines as Connecticut Sun rout Phoenix Mercury 96-69 in final home game before Olympic break
Rachel Banham hit eight 3-pointers to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-69 victory over the Phoenix Mercury at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday.