Another major trade has shaken up the 2025 WNBA Draft order. Late Sunday, the Chicago Sky sent the No. 3 pick to the Washington Mystics, along with a 2027 first-round swap and a 2027 second-round pick, in exchange for veteran guard Ariel Atkins .

At first glance the Chicago Sky trading away the No. 3 pick in the upcoming 2025 Draft as part of a win now move could seem desperate. Which is likely going to

The Washington Mystics have accelerated their rebuild, trading two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky for the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft.