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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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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 28: Kahleah Copper #2 of the Chicago Sky during the game against the Dallas Wings at Wintrust Arena on May 28, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

WNBA Trade Candidate No. 1: Kahleah Copper, Chicago Sky

Our final player on the list of WNBA players that will be traded list: Kahleah Copper

Copper is by far the best, and highest-profile player on this list. One of the final two vestiges from the 2021 championship team, Copper represents an era in Chicago Sky basketball that is in the past.

This past offseason, we saw Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley, Azura Stevens and Emma Messeman leave. Two offseasons ago, it was Diamond DeShields and Stefanie Dolson. All of that before head coach/GM James Wade stepped down during the season.

The Sky made a big trade for Marina Mabrey before the season, who is two years younger than Copper and under contract through 2025. Copper is a free agent this offseason who they would have to re-sign to keep moving forward.

This move is purely to sell high on an All-Star player and turn the page for the franchise. A franchise that is currently 8-13, 3-7 in their last ten and lost four straight games.

The return for Copper could be enormous. Perhaps a young and talented running mate for Mabrey, or a large haul of draft picks to rebuild with. Either way, you could see any team in the league being willing to pull the trigger on Copper.

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