Kennedy Burke Signs 1-Year Deal with Connecticut Sun

Veteran forward joins Sun as team prepares for final season in Connecticut before relocation to Houston.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:35pm

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The Connecticut Sun have signed veteran forward Kennedy Burke to a one-year contract in WNBA free agency. Burke, the No. 22 overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft, has spent time with the Indiana Fever, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and New York Liberty over her six-year career. She's coming off the best statistical season of her career with the Liberty in 2024.

Why it matters

The Sun are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years last season. Signing Burke adds depth and experience to their frontcourt rotation as the team prepares for its final season in Connecticut before relocating to Houston in 2027.

The details

Burke's new contract with the Sun is expected to be a one-year deal, meaning she would not be with the team when they move to Houston. The 6-foot-2 forward began her career with the Indiana Fever in 2019 and has also played for the Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics. She had her best season in 2024 with the New York Liberty, averaging career-highs of 8.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

  • Burke was the No. 22 overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft.
  • She played for the Indiana Fever in 2019 and 2020 before joining the Seattle Storm in 2021.
  • In 2022, Burke played for the Washington Mystics before sitting out the 2023 season to play overseas.
  • Burke spent the past two seasons with the New York Liberty, including their 2024 championship run.

The players

Kennedy Burke

A 6-foot-2 forward who was the No. 22 overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft. She has spent six seasons in the league, playing for the Indiana Fever, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics, and New York Liberty.

Brittney Griner

A future Hall of Famer who the Connecticut Sun signed in WNBA free agency this offseason.

Olivia Nelson-Ododa

A center who the Connecticut Sun opted to bring back for the upcoming season.

Rachid Meziane

The new head coach of the Connecticut Sun, taking over the team in 2022.

Tilman Fertitta

The owner of the Houston Rockets, who recently purchased the Connecticut Sun and will be relocating the team to Houston in 2027.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add Kennedy's veteran presence and versatility to our frontcourt rotation as we look to bounce back this season.”

— Curt Miller, Connecticut Sun General Manager

What’s next

The Sun will look to integrate Burke into their lineup as they aim to return to the playoffs in their final season in Connecticut before the franchise's relocation to Houston in 2027.

The takeaway

The signing of Kennedy Burke adds depth and experience to the Connecticut Sun's frontcourt as the team tries to rebound from missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years. Her arrival also comes as the franchise prepares for its final season in Connecticut before relocating to Houston in 2027.