Sky's biggest trade deadline need isn't a player, it's a way out of the Mystics pick swap

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<p>The trade deadline is coming up Aug. 2, a time when teams can add talent for a playoff push, trade away veterans to build for the future or, as is far more common in the WNBA, stand pat.</p><p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky" target="_blank" >Sky</a> coach Tyler Marsh didn't tip his hand on what the team might do, saying he is focused on the players he has. He said he wasn't expecting many moves around the league, citing salary cap constraints and teams "outside of the Sky" being reluctant to part with draft capital.</p><p>When asked what type of player he would add if it came at no cost, he laughed.</p><p>"A'ja Wilson."</p><p>Can't fault him for dreaming about the league's best player. And dreaming might be the Sky's best escape from a past deal that has come back to haunt them.</p><p>The Sky entered the post-All-Star portion of the season in 13th place.

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