The Chicago Sky acquired Marina Mabrey as part of a four-team deal on Saturday with the New York Liberty, Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury.
The Sky, who lost Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and Azura Stevens in free agency, also received the Mercury’s second-round draft pick next year.
“We cannot wait to welcome Marina into the Chicago Sky family,” Sky general manager and coach James Wade said. “Adding a player such as Marina who can play both guard positions, is a talented sharpshooter and gives her all every single game will all be vital for our team this year. We are looking forward to having her as a big addition to our roster.”
Mabrey averaged 12.8 points and 3.7 rebounds for the Wings since the team acquired her before the 2020 season. She had a career-best 13.6 points last season.
The Wings, who gave up Mabrey, received Diamond DeShields from Phoenix as well as Chicago’s first-round draft picks the next two seasons. Dallas also has the rights to swap first-round picks with the Sky in 2025.
“Diamond DeShields has established herself as one of the premier wing players in the WNBA,” Dallas Wings president and CEO Greg Bibb said. “Her size, athleticism, ability to get to the rim and defensive acumen will make us a better basketball team. She also brings a…
