The GIST: The defending champs Las Vegas Aces are bringing back Candace Parker after re-signing her to a one-year deal. Meanwhile, the basketball world is in for some big changes with surprising news in the WNBA and NBA.
Elena Delle Donne takes a break: The two-time MVP has decided to step away from basketball and not accept the supermax deal offered by her current team, the Washington Mystics. Despite leading the Mystics to a championship in 2019 and being a seven-time All-Star, EDD has been dealing with injuries in recent years, including missing the entire 2020 season.
Contenders make moves at the NBA trade deadline: While most big names stayed put, some shooters and impact players switched teams. The NY Knicks acquired Bojan Bogdanović and Alec Burks from the Detroit Pistons, adding to their roster. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a surprising move by picking up Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets, and the Philadelphia 76ers added Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers. It’s time for the playoff push.
