History of Kahleah Copper in Timeline

Kahleah Copper is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Rose of Unrivaled. She was drafted seventh overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2016 WNBA draft but was traded to the Chicago Sky the following year. Copper has made a name for herself in professional basketball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 6, 2024: Trade to Phoenix Mercury

On February 6, 2024, Kahleah Copper was traded to the Phoenix Mercury along with the rights to Morgan Bertsch. The Chicago Sky received Michaela Onyenwere, Brianna Turner, the No. 3 pick in the 2024 draft, a 2025 second-round pick, a 2026 first-round pick, and the right to swap 2026 second round picks.

June 2024: Named to US Olympic team

In June 2024, Kahleah Copper was named to the US women's Olympic team to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. Copper and the United States defeated France 67–66 in the final, earning Copper her first gold medal and the United States' eighth consecutive gold medal.

July 17, 2024: Plays in Unrivaled League

On July 17, 2024, it was announced that Kahleah Copper would participate in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women's basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. She plays for Rose BC, which won the first Unrivaled championship.