Two WNBA Finals stars thrive after leaving Chicago Sky
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Two standout players from the WNBA Finals, who started their careers as first-round picks for the Chicago Sky, have transitioned to new teams after being traded. The trades have allowed them to find more fitting environments, leading to improved performances in the league. This change comes amid ongoing discussions about roster moves and the impact of such trades on team dynamics. Their success is reflective of the broader implications of player development in the WNBA.
- •Two of the Finals' biggest stars were first-round picks from Chicago Sky.
- •Both players were traded from the Chicago Sky to new teams.
- •The trades have contributed to their happier living situations.
- •Their performances in the Finals are noteworthy amid team changes.
- •The developments underscore the importance of player fit in the WNBA.
- 12:29 PMESPN — 'Exactly where I need to be': How two Finals stars came to happier homes from Chicago
"Two of the Finals' biggest stars were first-round picks from the Chicago Sky -- who traded both away.
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