SEATTLE – The Seattle Storm have officially acquired 2025 WNBA All-Star Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics in a high-impact trade that reshapes both rosters. In exchange, Seattle sends three-time WNBA Champion Alysha Clark, guard Zia Cooke, and a 2026 first-round draft pick to Washington.
Brittney Sykes Joins Seattle Storm
Sykes, one of the league’s premier two-way guards, is enjoying a standout season in 2025:
- 15.4 points, 4.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game
- Shooting 31.8% from three-point range
- Earned her first WNBA All-Star selection this season
A defensive powerhouse, Sykes has been named to the WNBA All-Defensive Team four times:
- First Team: 2021, 2023
- Second Team: 2020, 2022
She also led the league in steals in 2021 and 2022, and was a WNBA All-Rookie Team selection in 2017 after averaging 13.9 points and shooting 40.8% from the field.
Her arrival adds elite perimeter defense and scoring versatility to a Storm backcourt already loaded with talent.
Alysha Clark’s Legacy in Seattle
Veteran forward Alysha Clark departs Seattle after two impactful stints (2012–2020, 2025), playing 300 games—the fifth-most in franchise history. She was instrumental in the Storm’s 2018 and 2020 WNBA Championships, known for her defensive grit and leadership.
In 2025, Clark has averaged:
- 3.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game
Off the court, Clark made a lasting mark in the Seattle community, helping launch the Storm’s annual toy drive benefiting Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Zia Cooke’s Rising Potential
Guard Zia Cooke heads to Washington after a season of growth in Seattle. In 2025, she’s averaged:
- Just over 10 minutes per game
- Shooting a career-best 38.2% from three-point range
Cooke was the No. 10 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks. Over two seasons, she played 68 games, averaging 4.3 points and 11.9 minutes per game. A standout at South Carolina, she won the 2022 NCAA National Championship and earned Third-Team All-American honors in 2023.
