Trade rumors swirl as Sky and Liberty prepare for WNBA matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The WNBA's Chicago Sky host the Las Vegas Aces while the New York Liberty face the Phoenix Mercury on August 1. Skylar Diggins and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton are key players facing trade speculation ahead of the deadline. Both teams aim for playoff positioning, but injuries have affected their strategies. The Aces continue with A’ja Wilson's strong performance, and the Mercury need a win to remain in contention for the eighth seed.
- •Skylar Diggins and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton are subject to trade rumors.
- •The Sky and Liberty play their games on national TV today.
- •A’ja Wilson's recent form bolsters the Aces' lineup.
- •The Mercury must win to keep playoff hopes alive against the Liberty.
- •Injuries have complicated the Sky's playoff ambitions.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA gameday discussion: Why trade rumors will overshadow the on-court action for the Chicago Sky and New York Liberty
"Will be Skylar Diggins and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton be moved before the WNBA trade deadline?
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