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WNBA teams assess impact of recent midseason trades as deadline approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:38 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

WNBA teams assess impact of recent midseason trades as deadline approaches

Summary

As the WNBA trade deadline nears on July 30, teams evaluate past midseason trades. Key transactions include NaLyssa Smith's trade to the Las Vegas Aces in 2025, which helped them clinch a title. DiJonai Carrington joined the Minnesota Lynx but missed the playoffs due to injury. The Connecticut Sun's acquisition of Marina Mabrey aimed to bolster their playoff chances, while Myisha Hines-Allen's trade to the Lynx did not yield expected results. The upcoming deadline may prompt further activity as competitors look for impactful additions.

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By the Numbers

•WNBA trade deadline is on July 30, 2026.
•NaLyssa Smith helped the Aces win a title after joining in 2025.
•DiJonai Carrington's playoff run ended with an injury for the Lynx.
•Marina Mabrey joined the Sun, who fell short in the playoffs.
•Hines-Allen's trade to the Lynx did not fulfill expectations.

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8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Revisiting the 4 biggest recent WNBA midseason trades

What they're saying

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The Las Vegas Aces decision to trade for NaLyssa Smith last year helped them win the title, but not every midseason WNBA trade works out.
— Yahoo Sports

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