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5 WNBA players that will be traded before the season is over

By Simon Shortt

May 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper (2) drives to the net against Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
May 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper (2) drives to the net against Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 29: Sami Whitcomb #32 of the Seattle Storm looks on during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Climate Pledge Arena on June 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 29: Sami Whitcomb #32 of the Seattle Storm looks on during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Climate Pledge Arena on June 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /

WNBA Trade Candidate No. 2: Sami Whitcomb, Seattle Storm

As mentioned previously, the Seattle Storm have a glut in the backcourt. Jewell Loyd, Ivan Dojkic, Kia Nurse and Sami Whitcomb are all heavily involved in the rotation — not to mention Gabby Williams has returned to the lineup as well and taking minutes on the wing. Even third-round pick Jade Melbourne was starting to see some minutes before the All-Star break.

If Seattle wanted to offload a guard whether it be for another post player, a late-round draft pick or just to clear space in the rotation, Whitcomb would be the player to move.

The two-time champion is still having a productive season (8.1PPG), albeit all coming off the bench save for one game. Whitmore is clearly behind Nurse and Dojkic on the depth chart, and with Williams returning, that will keep first-round pick Jordan Horston in a bench role as well.

The Storm are 4-17 on the year and losers of their last eight games. At this point, they should be looking to extract value wherever they can. Even if that means moving on from a long-time player.

I’ve mentioned a few teams already that could use some guard depth heading into the postseason push: Liberty, Sun, Wings, Mystics, etc. But finding a way to bring in Brianna Turner from the Mercury would be fun for the Storm. Seattle might have to add something to Whitcomb to get it done, though.

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