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Wild Night in the WNBA, LSU Star Flau'jae Johnson Traded Moments After Being Drafted
- On Monday, April 13, the Golden State Valkyries selected LSU star Flau'jae Johnson 8th overall in the WNBA Draft, then traded her to the Seattle Storm for TCU forward Marta Suárez and a 2028 second-round pick.
- Widely expected to be a top-10 pick, Johnson proved herself as a dynamic guard and perimeter defender during her collegiate career at LSU, where she won a 2023 national championship.
- Suárez, a 6-foot-3 forward selected 16th overall, joins Seattle after playing at Tennessee, Cal, and TCU, where she profiled as a versatile player capable of guarding multiple positions.
- Storm general manager Talisa Rhea called the opportunity "really exciting and incredible," noting the team believed Johnson would not be available at that draft position when conversations began.
- Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin declined to discuss the trade's specific strategy or salary cap implications, stating she wanted to be "very thoughtful" regarding the players and their abilities.
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