With yesterday's trade, coach Thibault moved closer to his goal of a young, talented team with a great future.

"If you look at the team right now on paper, Pee Wee probably is more valuable to us in the short term," he said. "But when you have a chance to do something to improve your team for the long term, you do it when you can."

The Courant speculates that the Sun will use the #4 pick for Powell, if she's available, or else Ohlde or Stephens. For a contrary view, see Barry's analysis yesterday.