WNBA Announces Indiana Fever's Trade of Connor McCaffery to Los Angeles Sparks
McCaffery Joins Sparks After Two Seasons in Indiana
The Indiana Fever have traded forward Connor McCaffery to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for a 2024 second-round draft pick, the teams announced Wednesday.
McCaffery, the son of Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball coach Fran McCaffery, was drafted by the Fever with the 34th overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft.
The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 5.9 points and 3.8 rebounds in 56 games (21 starts) over two seasons with the Fever.
Sparks Bolster Frontcourt Depth
The Sparks, who finished 13-21 last season and missed the playoffs, add a young and versatile frontcourt player in McCaffery.
McCaffery can play both forward positions and brings a strong defensive presence to the Sparks.
He also has a developing outside shot, averaging 33.3% from three-point range last season.
Fever Clear Cap Space
The Fever, who went 5-29 last season, clear some cap space with the trade.
Indiana is currently projected to have over $1 million in cap space, which could be used to sign a free agent or make another trade.
The Fever also have the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft.
Conclusion
The trade of Connor McCaffery from the Indiana Fever to the Los Angeles Sparks is a move that benefits both teams.
The Sparks add a young and talented frontcourt player, while the Fever clear cap space and acquire a future draft pick.
It remains to be seen how McCaffery will perform in Los Angeles, but he has the potential to be a valuable contributor for the Sparks.
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