Brittney Sykes is traded from the Washington Mystics to the Seattle Storm in exchange for Alysha Clark and a 2026 first-round pick. Zia Cooke was also involved in the trade but was subsequently waived by the Mystics. Sykes is enjoying a standout season, averaging 15.4 points and earning an All-Star designation. Clark, who has struggled with her role on the team, is averaging 18.0 minutes per game. The Mystics, with a record of 13-15, are in contention for three first-round picks in the 2026 draft.
The Washington Mystics are trading Brittney Sykes to the Storm in a deal that sends Alysha Clark and Seattle's 2026 first-round pick to D.C.
Sykes is having one of the best seasons of her nine-year WNBA career, averaging 15.4 points, 4.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
Clark took less money to sign with the Storm in free agency, but expectations for the team's performance and her role didn't pan out.
Washington, losers of five of its last seven games, is now in position to have three 2026 first-round picks.
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