Overview

• The WNBA’s Aug. 7 deadline closed at 3 p.m. ET with only three trades completed and most teams remaining inactive.
• The Minnesota Lynx sent Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson and a 2027 second-round pick to the Dallas Wings to acquire DiJonai Carrington.
• Seattle Storm traded Alysha Clark, Zia Cooke and a 2026 first-round pick to the Washington Mystics in exchange for guard Brittney Sykes.
• The Connecticut Sun acquired forward Aaliyah Edwards from the Mystics by giving up guard Jacy Sheldon and the rights to swap 2026 first-round picks.
• Contenders including the New York Liberty opted not to trade as they stick with their current rosters ahead of CBA negotiations.