The Washington Mystics forward and head coach apparently learned about the rumors at the same time as everyone else.
Yesterday, reports surfaced that the Washington Mystics are open to trading Aaliyah Edwards, perhaps by the deadline on Aug 7.
Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post asked Mystics Head Coach Sydney Johnson about the report yesterday at practice. Johnson said that he also just learned about it and was not aware of any discussions regarding Edwards’ future.
Sydney Johnson said he just found out about the ESPN report that the Mystics are in trade talks to move Aaliyah Edwards. Said he cannot comment and “I have nothing to say.” Added that’s not his role or something he’s privy to. pic.twitter.com/hjiAeeBxvM
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) July 1, 2025
Johnson also said that he would continue to focus on his “direct communication” with players when in a situation like Edwards’ and focus on what he can control.
Edwards was also asked questions at practice and she said her strategy is to remain with the present.
Aaliyah Edwards said she didn’t know about the report: “I am just trying to stay present in the moment. Focus on the team. Focus on what you need to get done for Thursday. I’m not really looking too much into what’s being said online. My focus is here with the team, where my feet…
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) July 1, 2025
Asked Aaliyah Edwards about staying in good spirits during a challenging season: “As a competitor, you definitely think about those things. And as an athlete, we go through highs and lows. We have great seasons. We don’t have good seasons. We kind of have stall seasons. So my… https://t.co/yvS6kVq7xN
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) July 1, 2025
The Mystics’ next game is tomorrow when they play the Minnesota Lynx on the road. It will be interesting to see how the Mystics utilize Edwards over the next few weeks, especially with the trade deadline slowly but surely coming up in just one month.