The Seattle Storm made a deal with the Washington Mystics, sending forward Alysha Clark and a 2026 first-round pick in exchange for guard Brittney Sykes. The trade also involves Zia Cooke, who was waived by the Mystics after being acquired from the Storm. The four-time all-defensive selection, Sykes, is having one of her best seasons, averaging 15.4 points, 4.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
Sykes joins a Storm team that ranks ninth in offensive rating but has a strong defense. She’s expected to bring additional scoring punch and bolster the team’s defense. The trade marks a significant move for the rebuilding Mystics, who now own three 2026 first-round picks. The Seattle Storm retain two of their 2026 picks from prior transactions.
The move comes as the Mystics are struggling, having lost five of their last seven games. They currently sit at 13-15 and would likely be near the bottom of the standings if the season ended today. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm remain sixth in the standings with a 16-13 record. The WNBA’s trade deadline is Thursday, bringing new challenges and opportunities for both teams.
Source: https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45908672/sources-mystics-trade-all-star-brittney-sykes-storm