The Chicago Sky has been on a mission this WNBA offseason with a plan that has eluded everyone from fans to analysts. They began the free agency period by trading Angel Reese to Atlanta, which has led to criticism from various sections of fans and basketball experts. Now, another decision of the Sky management has caught flak among fans.
The Chicago franchise has decided to acquire young guard Jacy Sheldon from the Washington Mystics, but allegedly gave something valuable in return: a 2028 first-round pick. That class would also feature talented French forward Sarah Strong.
When ESPN analyst Alexa Philippou shared the update on X, a fan opened up about the management’s decision and wrote:
“Did they seriously trade their own pick in the Sarah Strong draft?!?!?
Given the struggles the Mystics have suffered in the last few seasons, they would need all that draft asset if they aim to find a franchise face. Brittney Sykes, who led the team in scoring and assists last season, is also now part of the Toronto Tempo.
The Sky, on the other hand, has gone into a major roster overhaul. Sheldon’s draft came as part of their decision to boost the bench while accumulating a few future picks to continue building their young core. However, giving away a first-round pick for a backup guard might not be the best way to go about it.
The Chicago Sky signs couple of crucial veteran pieces
The Chicago Sky emptied major cap space after moving Angel Reese and has signed a couple of major scorers, Skylar Diggnis and Azura Stevens, to the roster on the same day. This means that they are shifting from a rookie leading the offense to a veteran-led system.
Diggins averaged 15.5 points, six assists, and 1.2 steals every game and led the Seattle Storm to the postseason. Stevens, on the other hand, was the defensive anchor for a high-profile Los Angeles Sparks squad and is known for her relentless work on the board. She averaged 12.8 points, eight assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks every game.
Diggins-Stevens looks like a perfect lob threat pairing, but it remains to be seen if that magic converts on the floor when the new season finally begins.
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