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Sky Should Trade With Aces Before Draft
Jun 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh reacts after receiving a technical foul during the second half of a WNBA game against the Washington Mystics at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
The WNBA is still awaiting the approval of the next collective bargaining agreement, and teams are awaiting dates for when both the upcoming Expansion Draft and the 2026 WNBA Draft will take place. Free agency should begin later this winter. That also means the trade market can reopen for business. There's one team in particular that has something enticing for the Chicago Sky. After winning the 2021 WNBA Championship, Chicago hasn't had too much success as a franchise since. The Sky made the playoffs both seasons after their first WNBA championship. However, the team has failed to qualify for the postseason. The last time that Chicago made the WNBA Playoffs, the Las Vegas Aces ousted them on the way to their second of two consecutive titles. Aside from the Sky's head coach being a former assistant for the Aces back in 2022 through 2024, Chicago's and Las Vegas's WNBA teams don't have much in common. Yet, their is potential trade that could make these to adversaries come to an agreement and make a trade. Chic

This article first appeared on Chicago Sky On SI and was syndicated with permission.

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