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Oct 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward\/center Candace Parker, center, is overcome with emotion as she is hugged by her daughter , Lailaa Nicole Williams, left, after the Sky won the WNBA Championship against the Phoenix Mercury at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images \/ Matt Marton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
In her first season with the Sky, the Naperville Central High School (outside of Chicago) graduate made a splash with her name and made history. Though Parker only played two seasons with for the Sky, the Sparks haven’t found their footing since.<\/p>\n
Just like Chicago, Los Angeles had two lottery picks in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Whereas the Sky chose Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese<\/a>, the Sparks selected Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson. <\/p>\n 2026 WNBA Draft Order:<\/p>\n 1. Wings Tempo and Fire will flip a coin for the No. 6 and No. 7 draft picks at a later date. pic.twitter.com\/GhTNYt2Qzy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n However, Los Angeles is without a first-round pick for the second year in a row. Chicago has missed the WNBA Playoffs for as many seasons.<\/p>\n This makes the two teams perfect trade partners heading into the 2026 WNBA Draft next spring.<\/p>\n Aug 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh against the Phoenix Mercury at Phx Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n While trading the third overall selection of the 2025 WNBA Draft<\/a> to the Washington Mystics did not pay dividends for Chicago, general manager Jeff Pagliocca may not be shy about pulling off a third trade in as many years on draft night.<\/p>\n The Sparks are filled with talent. Brink and Jackson are still under contract and the Sparks took on Kelsey Plum in a three-team trade involving the Las Vegas Aces and the Seattle Storm.<\/p>\n Chicago may not be able to pry Brink or Jackson from Los Angeles. With that being said, the Sky’s second-round pick may be enough to snatch forward Dearica Hamby. Though the Sparks don’t enter the first-round picture of the 2026 WNBA Draft, an early second-round pick is a solid consolation prize. <\/p>\n Sep 3, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) dribbles against the Atlanta Dream in the first quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images \/ Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Hambry, 32, is a 10-year veteran in the league. She has averaged more than 17 points per game in the past two seasons for the Sparks. Adding Hamby’s experience and leadership to a young roster that features Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso would significantly help Sky head coach Tyler Marsh.<\/p>\n In addition to championship experience, Hambry also played for Marsh during their time together in 2022 when the Aces won the WNBA title.<\/p>\n
2. Lynx
3. Storm
4. Mystics
5. Sky
6. Tempo\/Fire
7. Fire\/Tempo
8. Valkyries
9. Mystics
10. Fever
11. Mystics
12. Sun
13. Dream
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