The Connecticut Sun have denied guard Marina Mabrey's request to be traded, sparking backlash from her agent who criticized the team's handling of the situation. Despite Mabrey's contributions as a key player, her desire to leave the team, which she initially joined after a trade from the Chicago Sky, was not accommodated. Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti explained the decision to keep Mabrey was based on the team's investment and plans for her role in the future. This incident raises questions about player autonomy in the evolving landscape of women's professional basketball.
"In this current age of women's empowerment and support of the players, the CT Sun threatening to force Marina Mabrey to play for them after her trade request is mind-boggling."
"The reasons that we have for not trading Marina are rooted in positivity. It's rooted in a desire to build around her and..."
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