(Photo : Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 02: Kahleah Copper #2 of the Chicago Sky reacts in opposition to the Dallas Wings in the course of the second half at Wintrust Arena on August 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinoi
The Chicago Sky are buying and selling 2021 Finals MVP Kahleah Cooper to the Phoenix Mercury, in line with WNBA Insider Khristina Williams.
In trade, the Sky will obtain 4 draft picks, notably together with the No. 3 choose within the upcoming 2024 WNBA Draft, two second-round picks within the 2025 WNBA Draft, and the Mercury’s first-round choose in 2026. Additionally, the Sky will purchase forwards Michaela Onyenwere and Briana Turner, sources knowledgeable the Chicago Sun-Times.
The information comes as a shock following Cooper’s signing of a two-year deal final summer time to stay in Chicago till 2025.
Cooper issued an announcement expressing her pleasure about becoming a member of Phoenix.
“Phoenix ahhhhhh I’m ready and #ALLIN! To my new teammates and coaches: you’re getting all of me. My hunger, my desire, my competitive spirit. Every. Damn. Possession. X-Factor, I can’t wait to be on your side and bring another championship back to The Valley. Let’s get it.”
Khaleah Cooper’s Time in Chi-Town
Cooper, the final remaining member of the Chicago Sky’s championship group from 2021, has spent seven seasons in Chicago, averaging 11 factors, to go along with 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per recreation.
During her final three seasons with the Sky, Cooper blossomed into an All-Star.
Last season, she averaged 18.7 factors, 4.4 rebounds, and two assists per recreation. She significantly shined within the Sky’s 2021 WNBA Finals run, posting 17.7 factors and 5.9 rebounds, incomes her the Finals MVP title.
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Chicago Sky: Challenges in Chicago
The Chicago Sky have undergone a number of vital adjustments over the previous few seasons, with Cooper being the newest main departure.
Coach/General Manager James Wade left in the course of the season to take an assistant teaching place with the Toronto Raptors.
Despite the teaching change, the Sky nonetheless made the playoffs, however they determined to exchange interim head coach Emre Vatansever with Teresa Weatherspoon.
Kahleah Cooper: A New Era with the Phoenix Mercury
The Mercury have additionally been energetic following their disappointing 9-31 file final season.
They signed Natasha Cloud this offseason to play alongside versatile wing Rebecca Allen in a sign-and-trade with the Connecticut Sun, bolstering their roster alongside veterans Diana Taurasi and Brittany Griner.
The addition of Kahleah Cooper, together with Cloud, undoubtedly makes the Mercury a formidable contender this summer time in opposition to groups just like the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty.
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