Chicago Sky Trades Prevent Player Selection in WNBA Expansion Draft
Chicago Sky move out of the WNBA expansion draft with trades to Portland, Toronto
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The Chicago Sky will protect their players from selection in the upcoming WNBA expansion draft by trading picks with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. The trades involve the No. 17 and No. 26 picks in exchange for the No. 21 pick, allowing the Sky to retain key players for the 2026 draft.
- 01Chicago Sky trades prevent their players from being selected in the expansion draft.
- 02The team swapped the No. 17 pick for the No. 21 pick with Portland Fire.
- 03Chicago also sent the No. 26 pick to Toronto Tempo.
- 04The Sky will retain four key players under contract and one drafted player.
- 05The expansion draft is scheduled for April 13, 2026.
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The Chicago Sky have made strategic trades with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, ensuring their players will not be available for selection in the upcoming WNBA expansion draft. The Sky exchanged their No. 17 pick for the No. 21 pick with the Fire and sent the No. 26 pick to the Tempo. This allows the Sky to keep their key players, including Kamilla Cardoso, Angel Reese, Hailey Van Lith, and Maddie Westbeld, while also preparing to sign Ajša Sivka, a player drafted in 2025. The expansion draft will take place on April 13, 2026, allowing the Fire and Tempo to select players from other teams, with the Fire selecting first.
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The trades ensure that the Sky can retain their core players, which may enhance their competitiveness in the upcoming season.
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