The three-time WNBA Champ Phoenix Mercury today got the 21st-overall choice in the 2018 WNBA Draft from the Connecticut Sun in exchange for forward Cayla George, the team has actually revealed."We loved having Cayla as a component of our organization and we want her the very best in Connecticut, " stated Mercury General Manager Jim Pitman. "As we assemble our 2018 roster, this action gives us an additional asset to enhance our team."With the acquisition of the 21st pick, the Mercury now hold three options in this year's WNBA Draft. Phoenix az currently has the 8th-overall option, and will certainly have back-to-back picks in the 2nd round. The Mercury has had success with past 2nd round options, drafting Leilani Mitchell with the 25th-overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft and picking Adrian Williams with the 21st-overall choice in 2000. George was originally authorized as a freelance by the Mercury on February 4, 2015. After missing the 2016 WNBA period to concentrate on the Summertime Olympics Sun Jersey, the 6-foot-4 forward once more authorized with Phoenix metro as a cost-free agent on February 7, 2017. During her 2 years with the Mercury, George averaged 4.2 factors and 2.9 rebounds and appeared in 66 of the feasible 68 normal period ready which she was readily available.