From the games to the transaction game, this is what to expect during WNBA Trade Deadline Week 2025

Is it about the games or transaction game this week?

The Wnba-Handelsdeadline is at 3 p.m. on Thursday 7 August, because of the fact that almost every WNBA player is not still not on its Rookie scale contract, an approaching free agent, a product of the coming expiry date of the current MKBA, the Deadline of 2025 could have more action than usual and the uncertainty that the uncertainty could make the uncertainty.

For teams with Playoff ambitions, that means adding aggressive talent that can help them get ahead. Teams that are almost officially eliminated from play-off statement can, on the other hand, cash in on the feeling of urgency of opponents, to sell veterinarians who will probably leave after the season for concept activa and/or under contract young players who can help them in 2026 and then.

Such a confluence of the circumstances resulted in Sunday between the Wings Minnesota Lynx and Dallas, when the leading Lynx tried to rise by gaining Dijonai Carrington. Instead, the wings turn to the future, because they received a package in return by former no. 2 Pick Diamond Miller.

The circumstances seem good for a lot of movement, although the hard salary limit of the competition, the variable appreciation of concept activa and the competing priorities of teams, apparently sensible deals make it difficult to complete.

Nevertheless, the possibility of more activity makes it worthwhile to think about the matches of Tuesday and Wednesday through a trade -oriented lens. Who could play her last game in the threads of her current team?

Dallas Wings (8-21) vs. New York Liberty (18-10)

Tuesday, August 5 at 7 pm et (NBA TV)

With the trade on Sunday in Carrington after the late junior trade who sent Nalyssa Smith to the Las Vegas Aces in exchange for the first round of Vegas 2027, Dallas can be done. General manager Curt Miller should also eagerly listen to possible questions about Arike Ogunbowale, although it would be surprising to see the multiple Time All-Star on the move.

The New York Liberty has also taken their big step and signed free agent Emma Meesseman. Yet Jonathan Kolb has proven to be one of the smartest general managers of the competition. If there is a step that could make New York better, especially seeing how much they have struggled when only one of their core stars is from the line -up, expects that he will strive for possible upgrades.

Washington Mystics (13-15) vs. Chicago Sky (7-21)

Tuesday, August 5 at 8 pm et (Wnba League Pass)

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In the season it was easy to see Chicago Sky fight for the last play -off place while the reconstruction Washington Mystics sputtered around the basement of the competition. Instead, the destroyed sky on an eight-game skid that has deleted dreams of a play-off push of the second half, while the mystics fight for the number 8 seed.

Although they do not own their first round pick from 2026, Chicago cannot worry about donating the Lynx a loter choice. Instead, they have to sell their veterinarians to play -off contenders for concept choices could Become future lottery choices. Rachel Banham, Rebecca Allen and Elizabeth Williams can make the game that make the game on contenders.

Based on the future -oriented vision with which they approached the last season, the mystics seem to be unlikely because of their surprise season. The fact that Rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen have contributed considerably to the success of the team, may only strengthen the dedication of DC to the future in relation to the present. If the team chooses to trade Aaliyah Edwards, which has been drawn up by the previous regime, allocated by Iriafen and is reportedly available, expect it for concept choices and/or another young player who will remain under contract this season. Stefanie Dolson and Emily Engstler, two players whose rolls are minimized this season, are also names to watch.

And although it would certainly be surprising, would it be completely shocking if Washington Brittney Sykes would move for the right price? If a package is comparable to what they received from Chicago for Ariel Atkins materialized (the number 3 pick in the 2025 Draft that became Citron, a first round pick wap from 2027 and a second round pick 2027), the mystics could probably not say no.

Indiana Fever (17-12) vs. Los Angeles Sparks (12-15)

Tuesday, August 5 at 10 p.m. et (CBSSN)

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Both the Indiana fever and Los Angeles Sparks have benefited from the free agents available in the season market, who seem to sit down to sit outside the deadline.

Among players of the State, the fever has perhaps made the most fertile move of the season, adding former Spark Aari McDonald. The Sparks have found their own half of Julie Vanloo. Alissa Pili, who played under head coach Lynne Roberts in Utah, is given the opportunity to deliver the Sparks with a little more OompH, because she was signed on Sunday for a seven -day contract. The return of Rae Burrell and Cameron Brink have also given LA a greater impact in the season than any trade. Indy will hope that the long -awaited return of Caitlin Clark of her groin injury will have a similar effect.

The fact that the fever has won five games, while the Sparks are 7-3 in their last 10 games, also suggests that both teams are satisfied with their current states.

Connecticut Sun (5-23) versus Phoenix Mercury (17-11)

Tuesday, August 5 at 10 p.m. et (Wnba League Pass)

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After her trade question was refused out of season, the Marina Mabrey of the Connecticut Sun remains the one who took the owner on the market. Teams needed to be an injection of high-ups, perhaps the aces or the storm of Seattle, so that a bid war could be created that could help connecticut to bring the first round pick, first round pick wap and second round pick they sent to heaven for her last season.

Despite their place at the bottom of the rankings, the sun has no other strong trading candidates. Even if her production shows an admirable timeless isolationist, attacking playing style of Tina Charles, she does not give her an easy addition to the late season to teams with playoff ambitions, as the storm discovered in 2023 after her failed Stint with the Phoenix Mercury.

It would be a bit surprising to see that the iteration of this season makes the Mercury an important move. An aggressive low season resulted in a selection with a few High-Salary stars surrounded by mostly unproven and inexperienced players, which made Phoenix poorly positioned for an exchange, even if the recent struggles of the team suggest that a slight stir could help. Instead, they need Dewanna Bonner, drawn after her buy -out of the fever, to rediscover the Perked -Uppel that she has been in her first few games in Phoenix.

Minnesota Lynx (24-5) vs. Seattle Storm (16-13)

Tuesday, August 5 at 10 p.m. et (Wnba League Pass)

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If they see themselves as serious contenders, the storm must do an exchange, as already emphasized.

The Lynx, on the other hand, did not seem to need a movement desperately. Yet head coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve was not satisfied, so the aforementioned trade for Carrington was. The addition of Carrington, in context with the chemistry and cohesion of the Lynx, must also overwrite all concerns about the recent single injury of Napheeesa Collier, as long as the leading MVP candidate for the play -offs can return to top form.

Las Vegas Aces (15-14) vs. Golden State Valkyries (14-14)

Wednesday, August 6 at 10 p.m. et (NBA TV)

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The Las Vegas Aces do not need any movement; They need a miracle.

The previously established dual champions are a shadow of their former self, with their late June trade for Nalyssa Smith who does not help them to turn the switch. With their 2026 and 2027 first round picks already out the door, it seems that they stay in a dark place, unless they can find a trading partner who is desperate enough to gamble on the possibility of Jewell Loyd or Chelsea Gray who rediscovers an appearance of the old self with a change of landscape.

The Golden State Valkyries, on the other hand goldenExplaining every expectation in their expansion season. Certainly, they will listen to all generous offers for their players. Otherwise they will drive out of the season by keeping getting the most out of what they have.