In a blockbuster trade on Saturday, the Sparks acquired former No. 3 overall pick Chennedy Carter and the rights to Chinese center Li Yueru from the Dream in exchange for veteran guard Erica Wheeler, the No. 15 pick in the 2022 draft, as well as a 2023 first-round pick.
Carter’s departure from Atlanta does not come as much of a surprise, as friction between incoming third-year player and the organization made the relationship between the two parties untenable.
Carter only played in 11 games during the 2021 season after being suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team.
