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With the much-anticipated WNBA Draft 2020 presented by State Farm looming on Friday (7 PM ET, ESPN), a three-team trade shook up both rosters and the Draft Board in one fell swoop.
The headline moment in Wednesday morning’s three-team deal was the movement of seven-time All-Star Tina Charles, the Liberty’s all-time leading scorer, to the defending champion Washington Mystics. It’s a move that answers one of the biggest questions of the WNBA offseason in terms of whether Charles would be in New York when the Liberty begin a new era.
We know that answer now. Here is a quick look at what this deal means for each of the three teams involved.
<h3>New York</h3>
The Liberty lose <a href="https://www.wnba.com/player/tina-charles/">Tina Charles</a>, their hometown star, all-time leading scorer and defining player for the past six seasons. But Charles, a seven-time All-Star, seemingly wanted an opportunity to win a title as the Liberty rebuild toward the future. Meanwhile, the Liberty can certainly make an argument for starting fresh in a new era that includes new ownership, a new arena, a new head coach and likely No. 1 overall pick Sabrina Ionescu as their marquee player.
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New York will get a talented player reaching the peak of her career in <a href="https://www.wnba.com/player/shatori-walker-kimbrough/">Shatori Walker-Kimbrough</a>, who averaged a career-best 6.7 points per game in Washington last year as well as a role-playing shooter in Tayler Hill. In addition, they get a collection of draft picks (No. 9, No. 12 and No. 15) that could either be used on some young talent, or an attractive package to make another deal before the end of the draft.
Inside, New York will make up for Charles’ departure by leaning on some younger talent. <a href="https://www.wnba.com/player/amanda-zahui-b/">Amanda Zahui B</a>, who averaged 8.6 points and 6.3 rebounds a game last season, and <a href="https://www.wnba.com/player/kiah-stokes/">Kiah Stokes</a>, back after missing the 2019 season, should take on larger roles. <a href="https://www.wnba.com/player/han-xu/">Han Xu</a>, the 6-foot-9 center from China, will likely take on more minutes as well.
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<h3>Washington</h3>
The Mystics just loaded themselves up for another title run by adding a former MVP to the roster. Charles is a top-tier, experienced post in the frontcourt to play alongside <a href="https://www.wnba.com/player/elena-delle-donne/">Elena Delle Donne</a> and <a href="https://www.wnba.com/player/emma-meesseman/">Emma Meesseman,</a> and it didn’t really cost Washington any frontline players to acquire her. Charles, who will be reunited with <a href="https://mystics.wnba.com/coach-bio/">Mike Thibault</a>, who coached her for three seasons in Connecticut at the start of her pro career, will be incredibly motivated to win a title.
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The addition of Charles to an already potent offense will change Washington’s point of emphasis away from a perimeter-heavy offense (particularly after the loss of <a href="https://www.wnba.com/player/kristi-toliver/">Kristi Toliver</a>) to something more “balanced” and certainly most post-driven than it has been. And Charles should have some more freedom inside as she will not be the centerpiece of every team’s defensive scheme given the Mystics’ other offensive weapons. Her presence will also open things up for Delle Donne and crew, giving opponents some difficult defensive choices.
<h3>Dallas</h3>
The Wings’ still have three first-round draft picks for Friday night (No. 2, No. 5 and No. 12) and picked up another first-round draft pick in 2021 and will still have a chance to select impact players through the draft or put themselves in position to make another impactful deal.
With the No. 2 and No. 5 picks, the Wings have an opportunity to add some strong building blocks for their future, whether it is Satou Sabally or Lauren Cox at No. 2 and the opportunity to add a point guard with the No. 5 pick to play alongside <a href="https://www.wnba.com/player/moriah-jefferson/">Moriah Jefferson</a>, who is back from her knee injury recovery and will be back on the floor for the first time since 2018.
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Longtime WNBA reporter Michelle Smith writes columns on WNBA.com throughout the season and offseason. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the WNBA or its clubs.

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Inside the W with Michelle Smith: Tina Trade Shakes Up Draft

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Washington Mystics Official Release:
WASHINGTON, DC – The Washington Mystics announced today that they have acquired 2012 WNBA MVP Tina Charles from the New York Liberty in exchange for the Mystics’ 2020 first round draft pick, 2021 first, second and third round picks and guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.
“We are extremely excited to bring Tina Charles to the Washington Mystics. It gives us a dynamic new weapon at both ends of the floor,” said Mystics General Manager and Head Coach Mike Thibault. “Having coached Tina before in Connecticut, I know what a huge impact she can have on the game every single night. Her ability to score inside and out will make our offense even more dangerous than in the past. Her willingness to share the ball will make it tough for opponents to double team her or Elena (Delle Donne) or Emma (Meesseman) or any of our other scorers. She is one of the best rebounders in the history of the league and that is an area that we have been looking to improve going into the upcoming season. I also think her competitive fire will be appreciated by her new teammates and she will in turn thrive in our environment. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to coach Tina again.”
Charles, a 6-4 center, averaged 16.9 points and 7.5 rebounds in 33 games with the Liberty last season, marking the sixth consecutive season she has appeared in 30 or more games. The former MVP brings a  distinguished list of career accomplishments to the reigning champion Mystics, including being named an unanimous choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2010, seven WNBA All-Star appearances (2011, 2013-2015, 2017-2019), five times being named First Team All-WNBA (2011-2012, 2015-2017) and First Team WNBA All-Defensive honors following the 2017 season. She has also won two Olympic Gold Medals with the USA Basketball Women’s National Team (2012, 2016).
The Jamaica, NY, native was originally drafted with the first overall pick out of the University of Connecticut by the Connecticut Sun in the 2010 NBA Draft. She has appeared in 330 games (all starts) for the Sun (2010-2013) and New York Liberty (2014-2019), holding career averages of 18.1 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game over 10 seasons. Charles’ 9.5 rebounds per game rank third all-time in WNBA history, trailing only Sylvia Fowles (9.8) and Cheryl Ford (9.7) and she ranks 10th overall in points per game in WNBA history. She became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 400, 500, 600 and 700 career rebounds and set the WNBA record for the first player to post three 20 point-20 rebound games.
“I also want to thank Shatori Walker-Kimbrough for all the contributions she has made to the Mystics the past three seasons,” added Thibault. “It’s always tough to have to trade a player, especially with the close-knit group that we have. Shatori was an important part of our success the last few years. We wish her well in New York.”
Walker-Kimbrough appeared in 80 games (10 starts) over the last three years for the Mystics, holding career averages of 5.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per game while shooting .413 from the field. She was originally drafted by the Mystics with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft.
New York Liberty Official Release:
BROOKLYN – April 15, 2020 – The New York Liberty announced today that the team has acquired guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, the 12th Overall Pick in the 2020 Draft, and 2021 First, Second and Third Round Picks from the Washington Mystics in exchange for center Tina Charles.
In addition, the Liberty acquired guard Tayler Hill along with the No. 9 and 15 picks in the 2020 WNBA Draft from the Dallas Wings in exchange for the Mystics’ 2021 First Round Pick (acquired in Charles deal) and New York’s own 2021 Second Round Pick.
“Tina Charles is a name that will forever be synonymous with New York basketball,” said Liberty General Manager Jonathan Kolb. “Over the past six seasons, Tina has cemented herself not only in the Liberty record books, but in the hearts of New Yorkers everywhere due to her tireless and selfless work in the community. On behalf of the New York Liberty organization I thank Tina and wish her well in Washington.”
Walker-Kimbrough appeared in 34 games (1 start) for the Washington Mystics in 2019, averaging 6,7 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists, while shooting 43.2% from the field in 17.1 minutes. The 5’9” guard has appeared in 80 career games across three WNBA seasons with Washington, holding career averages of 5.2 points and 1.2 rebounds in 13.6 minutes per game. Walker-Kimbrough was selected 6th overall by the Mystics out of the University of Maryland in 2017.
Hill appeared in four games (2 starts) for Dallas before having season-ending knee surgery in 2019. She averaged 3.3 points and 1.3 rebounds, while shooting 40.8% from the field in 12.2 minutes. The 5’9” guard has appeared in 145 career games across seven WNBA seasons with Washington and Dallas, holding career averages of 8.9 points and 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 19.7 minutes per game. Hill was selected 4th overall by Washington out of The Ohio State University in 2013.
Charles was selected first overall in the 2010 Draft by the Connecticut Sun. The Queens native was traded to New York from Connecticut in 2014.
In her six seasons in seafoam, the seven-time WNBA All-Star appeared in 200 games (all starts) posting an average of 18.7 points and 8.6 rebounds in 32.3 minutes per outing. A 10-year WNBA veteran, Charles owns career averages of 18.1 points, 9.5 rebounds and 32.4 minutes in 330 career games (all starts) in New York and Connecticut.
For the first time in franchise history New York has the No. 1 pick in the Draft. The Liberty now hold picks 1,9,12, 13, 15 and 26—the most in team history. The 2020 WNBA Draft presented by State Farm will be held on Friday April 17 as a virtual event without players, guests, or media. ESPN coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET.
Dallas Wings Official Release:
ARLINGTON, TX – The Dallas Wings have acquired 2021 first and second round draft picks from the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty, respectively. In the exchange, Dallas will send Tayler Hill and the No. 9 and 15 picks in the 2020 WNBA Draft to the New York Liberty.
“On behalf of the Dallas Wings organization, I would like to thank Tayler for her hard work and leadership during her time with our team. We wish her and her family the best moving forward,” stated Dallas Wings President &amp; CEO Greg Bibb. “This transaction creates salary cap flexibility, while adding additional assets in the 2021 draft.”
Hill was acquired by the Wings midway through the 2018 season and made her debut against the Chicago Sky on July 31. The Ohio State product made four appearances, including two starts, for the Wings in 2019 before a knee surgery sidelined her for the remainder of the season.
The Dallas Wings are entering its fifth season in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Playing games at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, the Wings have made the playoffs two of its four seasons in Dallas and look to push further during the 2020 season with Head Coach Brian Agler at the helm.

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Washington Mystics Acquire 7x All-Star Tina Charles in Three-Team Deal

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The Washington Mystics have survived the first two rounds of single-elimination playoff basketball and will face off against the Minnesota Lynx in the 2017 WNBA Playoff Semifinals. Here&#8217;s a look at how the Mystics have gotten to this point.
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				After finishing the 2016 season in 10th place, the Washington Mystics made the biggest trade of the WNBA offseason, trading for 2015 WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne. Delle Donne boasts playoff experience, as she led the Chicago Sky to the WNBA Playoffs in each of her first four seasons. Accompanied with the signing of Kristi Toliver, the Mystics appear poised for a bounce-back 2017 season.
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				The Mystics opened their 20th anniversary season with a 89-74 home victory over the San Antonio Stars. Elena Delle Donne had a strong showing in her Washington debut, putting up a +18 plus/minus rating to go along with 25 points and five rebounds.
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				In her return to Chicago, Elena Delle Donne puts up 21 points as the Mystics defeat the Sky 82-67. Tianna Hawkins puts up a strong performance off the bench, putting up 12 points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes.
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				Tayler Hill helps to lead the way for Washington with 19 points as they defeat the Chicago Sky 88-79 to finish off a sweep of a home-and-home. The victory is the second win during Washington’s season-best five-game winning streak. Hill’s 19 points kicks off a stretch of strong play, as the Ohio State guard goes her next nine games scoring at least 12 points or higher.
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				Elena Delle Donne blocks a season-high five shots to go along with 13 points and 12 rebounds, as the Mystic win a close game against the Connecticut Sun, 78-76. In an eventful final sequence, Delle Donne lost a jump ball against Jonquel Jones with 1.8 seconds remaining and Alyssa Thomas attempted a mid-range jumper to try to send the game into overtime – but Krystal Thomas had the game-winning block to seal the victory.
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				Kristi Toliver matches her regular season career high for threes in a game with seven to go along with 29 points as the Mystics defeat the Atlanta Dream 100-96. Ivory Latta also puts in a strong performance coming off the bench, putting up 18 points in 28 minutes.
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				Emma Meesseman puts up a career-high 30 points to go along with 10 rebounds as the Mystic defeat the Atlanta Dream 77-70. Kristi Toliver is vital in the victory as well, hitting all of Washington’s five three-pointers to go along with 19 points.
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				After recently losing Elena Delle Donne to a thumb injury, other players stepped up such as Krystal Thomas, who puts up her first career 20-rebound game in a 76-74 loss to the San Antonio Stars. Thomas would finish third in the league in rebounding, averaging 9.6 boards a game including 16 games of 10 or more rebounds.
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				With a 87-82 victory over the Indiana Fever, the Washington Mystics punch their ticket into the 2017 WNBA Playoffs. Emma Meesseman leads the way with 21 points and three steals. Kristi Toliver and Tierra Ruffin-Pratt each put up 18 point performances in the crucial victory.
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				In their highest scoring game of the season, Elena Delle Donne puts up a season-high 37 points including a perfect nine-for-nine from the charity stripe, as the Mystic defeat the Seattle Storm 110-106.
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				In their first appearance under the new WNBA Playoff format, the Mystics put up a strong debut, advancing to the second round with an 86-76 victory over the Dallas Wings. Emma Meesseman, Elena Delle Donne and Krystal Thomas combined to haul in 38 rebounds in the effort, with Meesseman (16 PTS, 10 REB) and Delle Donne (25 PTS, 11 REB) each recording their second career playoff double-doubles.
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				WNBA Playoff history happened under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, as Kristi Toliver hit a playoff record nine three-pointers to go along with 32 points, as the Mystics advanced to the semifinal round for the first time since 2002 with a 82-68 victory over the New York Liberty. The Mystics overcame a 14-point deficit in the first half to cut New York’s lead to six at halftime before storming back to the sound of a 25-10 third quarter.
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How They Got Here: Washington Mystics

Elena Delle Donne scores 25 points to lead the Washington Mystics in their dominating win over the Seattle Storm, 100-70.

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Mystics 100, Storm 70

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Tayler Hill goes for 17 points in win over the Sky

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Tayler Hill goes for 21 points in loss to the Lynx

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Top Play by Tayler Hill vs. the Lynx

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Glory Johnson scores 27 points as the Wings defeat the Mystics, 87-83.

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Wings 87, Mystics 83

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Tayler Hill nets 21 points in loss to the Wings

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Tayler Hill

2019 Highlights: Appeared in four games before having season-ending knee surgery.
2018 Highlights: Debuted with the Wings on 7/31 against Chicago…Scored four points with just seven minutes played&#8230;Played 13 games with the Mystics before joining the Wings&#8230;Averaged 6.2 point per game with 0.9 assists and 2.5 rebounds.
2017 Highlights: Started in 16 out of 18 games played…averaged 25.6 minutes per game…averaged 13.3 points per game including a season high of 21 points in back-to-back games…scored 10+ points in eight games and 20+ points in four games…posted a career high in field goals made (8) against Minnesota on 6/23…averaged 2.6 assists per game, including a career high eight assists against Connecticut on 5/31…averaged .938 from the free throw line…
2016 Highlights: Started in 32 out of 32 games played…led team in points per game (15.4), the highest average of her career…led team in minutes per game (29.3), also the highest average of her career…scored 10+ points in 18 games and 20+ points in nine games…led team in points in 15 contests…averaged 2.9 assists per game…posted a career high night against San Antonio on 8/28 where she scored a career high 26 points, shooting 7-of-16 from the field, including a career high 5-of-10 shooting from three-point range…shot a career high 11-of-15 from the free throw line against Dallas on 5/18…averaged .351 from three-point range…averaged .829 from the free throw line…ended the season just 42 points shy of her 1,000th career point…scored 493 total points this season, more than her combined total over the first three seasons (465)…
2015 Highlights: Saw action in 32 games this season…averaged 17.0 minutes per game…averaged 7.5 points per game…scored a career high 20 points vs. Connecticut on 8/9…averaged .319 from three-point range…played a career high 34 minutes vs. Indiana on 9/8…connected on four three-point shots in two games this season, tying her career high…collected a career high four steals in two games this season…
2014 Highlights: Saw action in five games after returning to the Mystics lineup on August 5 in a victory over New York, following the birth of her son on June 18&#8230;averaged 7.8 minutes and one point per game in a brief stint towards the end of the regular season&#8230;
2013 Highlights: Started in the first seven games for the Mystics…averaged 17.4 minutes per game (eighth amongst rookies)…scored 6.5 points per game (sixth amongst rookies)…dished out 1.5 assists per game (eighth amongst rookies)…second amongst rookies in three-point percentage (.333)…scored a career-high 16 points on three occasions, including the last two games of the regular season…
College: A two-time selection to the All-Big Ten First Team and a three-time choice for the conference&#8217;s All-Defensive team. As a four-year starter for the Buckeyes, played alongside a pair of WNBA first round draft picks (Jantel Lavender and Samantha Prahalis). 2012-13: Voted by media and coaches to All-Big Ten First Team for the second straight year, this time after leading the conference in points per game and minutes played. Increased her streak of double-figure scoring games to 64 en route to capping her career as the fifth-leading scorer in school history. 2011-12: Playing in the backcourt with Prahalis and earned All-America Honorable Mention (WBCA), All-Big Ten First Team, and All-Big Ten All-Defensive Team honors in a season in which she led conference in scoring across all games (13th in the nation). Also ranked atop the Big Ten in made 3-pt. FGs per game in conference action (12th nationally) and was third in the league in steals. 2010-11: Breakout season on both ends of floor resulted in Big Ten All-Defensive Team and All-Conference Honorable Mention honors after taking over at the 2 guard opposite Prahalis. PREP/MISC: State of Minnesota&#8217;s all-time career points leader. Her cousin, Devon George (also of Minneapolis), was part of three NBA championship teams over 13 seasons; brother P.J. played at Ohio State.
Personal: A native of Minneapolis, MN, Hill is the all-time leading scorer (boy or girl) with 3,888 points in Minnesota high school history.
Career Transactions 
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<li>Selected in the first round (4th overall) of the 2013 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. Re-signed with the Mystics in February 2017.</li>
<li>Traded to the Dallas Wings on July 23, 2018, along with a 2019 second round draft pic, and the rights to swap 2019 first round picks for Aerial Powers.</li>
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