The Mystics made a trade earlier today involving Kia Vaughn and Bria Hartley. That move was significant in a vacuum. But in Washington, we were anticipating something bigger in the works.
We heard rumblings of ... then-Chicago Sky forward Elena Delle Donne wanting to leave town — presumably for a team closer to Delaware. It just so happens that Washington is the closest team to her home.
And now, they have now won the biggest prize in the 2016-17 WNBA offseason.
Today, we’re proud to say that EDD2DC is happening!
According to Howard Megdal of The New York Times, the Mystics will acquire Elena Delle Donne from the Chicago Sky in exchange for center Stefanie Dolson, sophomore wing Kahleah Copper, and the 2nd overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft.