As the WNBA trade deadline approaches at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, multiple playoff contenders find themselves at a crossroads. With key weaknesses lurking beneath strong records, six teams ride the edge between title hopes and missed opportunities.

The Liberty’s bid to repeat as WNBA champions is nearing the finish line. With 15 games left in the regular season, beginning Friday night against the Wings in Dallas, the Liberty are currently in second place as the trade deadline cutoff approaches on Thursday at 3 p.m.

The Mystics acquired Clark, Zia Cooke, and a 2026 first-round pick in exchange for All-Star guard Brittney Sykes. The deal gave Seattle another elite two-way player for their postseason push, while Washington added future assets and veteran experience as part of a broader rebuild.

Nneka Ogwumike led the Storm with 23 points. Ogwumike moved past Lauren Jackson and DeWanna Bonner into seventh in WNBA history with 140 career games scoring at least 20 points

The Indiana Fever are out for their sixth straight win as they hit the West Coast for a Tuesday night matchup with the Los Angeles Sparks.