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 2025 WNBA trade deadline hits on Thursday, with contending teams getting one last chance to bolster their rosters for a playoff push. With guard Brittney Sykes' surprising trade to the Seattle Storm, you could easily see more players traded ahead of Thursday afternoon's deadline.