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Storm Acquire Brittney Sykes, Lynx Land DiJonai Carrington Ahead of Deadline

With two guard swaps completed, teams are exploring veteran trade scenarios ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET deadline.

Guard Brittney Sykes, shown during a game on Aug. 3, 2025, was traded from the Washington Mystics to the Seattle Storm.
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Overview

  • Seattle Storm acquired All-Star guard Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics in exchange for Alysha Clark, Zia Cooke and a 2026 first-round pick.
  • Minnesota Lynx added last season’s Most Improved Player DiJonai Carrington from the Dallas Wings, sending Diamond Miller, Karlie Samuelson and a 2027 second-round pick to Dallas.
  • The trade deadline is set for 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 7, giving franchises two full days to bolster playoff rosters or retool for the future.
  • The WNBA’s hard $1.507 million salary cap and 12-player roster limit continue to dictate deal feasibility and force teams to balance veteran talent against draft assets.
  • League sources say teams are weighing potential trades for veterans Marina Mabrey, Aaliyah Edwards, Arike Ogunbowale and Azurà Stevens, though no additional deals have been announced.