WNBA Free Agency Rumors: Caitlin Clark's free agent teammate outlines Jewell Loyd's possible blockbuster move to Chicago Sky

Catlin Clark's teammate, Erica Wheeler, offered her expert opinion on the Jewell Loyd trade situation. On Wednesday on X, Wheeler asked her 24.4K followers to express their thoughts on the current free agency market.

Specifically, she asked her fans to leave her out of the discussions and express their opinion on different WNBA stars and where they would like to see them in the next season.

"I wanna hear from y'all? Since everyone got an opinion. Where you think players will end up? Or where you want players to go? W Free Agency. Leave me out of it, we not talking bout me," she tweeted.

One fan responded to Wheeler's post and discussed Loyd's trade situation. The fan suggested that the Seattle Storm and the Chicago Sky should trade Chennedy Carter for Loyd.

However, the Indiana Fever star did not agree with the suggestion and explained that the fan's suggestion would not work as the Sky don't have any rights to Carter.

"Ion think it work like that. I think Chi will have to give some pieces up to get Jewell. However, Chi don’t have no rights to Chen. She’s free," Wheeler tweeted.

Loyd has been in a tricky situation this offseason. In December, she had requested a trade from the Seattle Storm. On Jan. 14, the Storm assigned their core designation to the French international, making Loyd's trade a certain possibility. However, they are yet to announce a move for their veteran guard.

Insider says Gabby Williams' core designation may compromise Jewell Loyd's future at the Seattle Storm

On Jan. 14, ESPN's Kevin Pelton confirmed that the Seattle Storm had assigned Gabby Williams as their core designation for the 2025 season. This means the French international can now receive a one-year contract with the highest possible salary ($249,244) in the league.

However, Noa Dalzell from SB Nation highlighted that William's core designation is bad news for Jewell Loyd.

"If Williams wants out, the Storm could look to trade both her and Loyd this offseason, shaking up what was expected by some to be on the WNBA’s top teams prior to the 2024 season," Dazell wrote in an article on Tuesday. "But, if Williams is to stay in Seattle, she’ll likely emerge as a cornerstone of the franchise, alongside Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith.

The Storm did not have the greatest run last season. They struggled to secure a playoff spot and were knocked out by the Minnesota Lynx in the first round. So, choosing a core with Williams is a safer bet for next season, as Loyd has surrounded herself in controversy following her harassment complaint and trade request.