The Seattle Storm acquired All-Star guard Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics in a trade involving Alysha Clark, Zia Cooke, and a 2026 first-round pick. Sykes, a four-time All-Defensive Team selection known for her steals and scoring, joins the Storm to bolster their playoff push. The Storm traded Clark, a veteran contributor, and rookie Cooke to acquire Sykes, hoping her defensive prowess and offensive capabilities will significantly improve their chances of making the playoffs.

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