The Chicago Sky have traded 2021 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper and the exclusive negotiating rights to Morgan Bertsch to the Phoenix Mercury. In exchange, the Sky received forwards Michaela Onyenwere and Brianna Turner, along with the Mercury’s first-round picks in 2024 (third overall) and 2026. The terms of the agreement are still being finalized, with multiple sources confirming the details of the exchange. This move is considered one of the most surprising of the offseason.
Really lovely piece on Kahleah and the relationship she built with Chicago from @byjuliapoe https://t.co/BIM32VqXdi
The Chicago Sky will never know what could have been with a team built around Kahleah Copper. https://t.co/LBDsgfcPDR
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today. - Jussie Smollett case isn’t quite over yet - Chicago Sky are trading Kahleah Copper to the Phoenix Mercury - 2024 Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations https://t.co/bd9WmZrav5
Phoenix Mercury acquiring ’21 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper from Chicago Sky @FiifiFrimpong https://t.co/pBRnVtajvL
Mercury acquire 2021 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper from Sky for draft picks, Onyenwere and Turner https://t.co/iKRYIvFtRq
Kahleah Copper is heading west. The Chicago Sky are trading the North Philly native to the Phoenix Mercury for several draft picks, according to multiple reports. https://t.co/yvoR2uj1A8
Kahleah Copper trade grade: Who won the deal between Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury? https://t.co/KYIFQ7er8y https://t.co/rsNhjDdur3
The Sky traded 2021 Finals MVP Kahleah Copper and Morgan Bertsch to the Mercury in exchange for Brianna Turner, Michaela Onyenwere and four WNBA draft picks. https://t.co/D76YVFhR8M
🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨 The @chicagosky trade the contract of Kahleah Copper and the exclusive negotiating rights to Morgan Bertsch to the @PhoenixMercury in exchange for the contracts of Michaela Onyenwere and Brianna Turner. Chicago also acquires PHX’s own 2024 1st Rnd draft pick… https://t.co/HPDz43DMD2
The Phoenix Mercury acquired Kahleah Copper and forward Morgan Bertsch from the Chicago Sky in exchange for forwards Brianna Turner and Michaela Onyenwere, along with the Mercury’s first-round picks in 2024 (third overall) and 2026. https://t.co/eAnkgEDOGd #WNBA https://t.co/rA6fW7PkDe
KAHLEAH FREAKING COPPER. The WNBA Champion, Finals MVP and 3x All-Star is heading to The Valley! 🌵 ➡️ https://t.co/s1D4ULUvzd https://t.co/GSdnSwuR00
The Sky are trading 2021 Finals MVP Kahleah Copper to the Phoenix Mercury, multiple league sources confirmed to the Sun-Times Tuesday morning. https://t.co/mXfzNrhI3e
Breaking: Kahleah Copper's tenure with Chicago is over and she is heading to Phoenix, she announced on social media. https://t.co/f07PasJS9A
The Sky are trading 2021 Finals MVP Kahleah Copper to the Phoenix Mercury. According to multiple sources, the Sky will receive forward Michaela Onyenwere and forward Brianna Turner and four draft picks, including the 2024 No. 3 pick. https://t.co/vRzsGXswmH
The Chicago Sky are trading 2021 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper to the Phoenix Mercury, @benpickman confirms. Exact terms of the agreement are still being finalized. The Mercury pull off perhaps the most surprising move of the offseason. More ⤵️ https://t.co/90jOeGOHHI https://t.co/9G3ogJCwnc
Can confirm the Sky are trading 2021 Finals MVP Kahleah Copper, the last remaining starter from their title team, to the Phoenix Mercury. Exact terms of the deal are still being finalized but it will include draft stock.
The Sky are trading Kahleah Copper to the Mercury in exchange for players and draft pick compensation, per @Khristina Throwback to this legendary Finals photo of her vs. PHX 🤯🔥 https://t.co/akYT0q6qLX
BREAKING: The Chicago Sky is trading Kahleah Copper to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for players and draft pick compensation, sources tell @GrlsTlkSportsTV.