In a significant move ahead of the playoffs, the Seattle Storm have traded for WNBA All-Star guard Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics. The trade involves the Storm sending Alysha Clark, Zia Cooke, and a 2026 first-round pick to the Mystics in exchange for Sykes, who has been averaging 15.4 points per game. This acquisition is seen as a strategic effort by the Storm to bolster their roster for a strong playoff push. Meanwhile, the Mystics are looking to build for the future with the added assets from this trade.