We have a trade to announce!
On Wednesday afternoon, the Washington Mystics sent the No. 1 pick in the 2022 WNBA draft to the Atlanta Dream in exchange for picks No. 3, 14 and a 2023 pick swap.
For the Dream, having the No. 1 spot will allow them to expedite their slight rebuild by having their pick of the litter when it comes to adding a high-end, potentially franchise-changing player who can also contribute immediately. The Mystics at No. 3 still get a premiere piece to add to an already talented roster that has retained many important pieces from their 2019 WNBA Championship team.
Just announced: @AtlantaDream have acquired the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 @wnba Draft from @WashMystics. In exchange, Dream sent their No. 3 & No. 14 pick to the Mystics. Coach T is such a strategist. This is a win for both teams. Team needs for Atlanta. And fit for Mystics
— Arielle (Ari) Chambers (@ariivory) April 6, 2022
The women’s college basketball season officially concluded on Sunday when South Carolina defeated UConn in the national championship game. But other teams’ and players’ seasons ended weeks earlier, more specifically Rhyne Howard, NaLyssa Smith and Shakira Austin — the projected top three picks of the 2022 WNBA Draft.
With the sudden shake-up in the draft order, these ladies might have to begin reimagining which city they’ll next call home and the team they may soon represent.
The 2022 WNBA Draft will take place on Monday, April 11th at 7 p.m. ET and will air on ESPN.
Who's next?
We are 1 week away from finding out! Watch the #WNBADraft on April 11th, 7pm/ET on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/NNe2zQghBd
— WNBA (@WNBA) April 4, 2022
