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WNBA transactions: Sky sign Shayla Cooper, Liberty waive Chelsea Hopkins

By Russell Steinberg

NEWARK, DE -MAY 22: Chelsea Hopkins #1 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Chicago Sky at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE on May 22, 2015. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEWARK, DE -MAY 22: Chelsea Hopkins #1 of the New York Liberty handles the ball against the Chicago Sky at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE on May 22, 2015. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Sky have signed forward Shayla Cooper, the team announced on Thursday.

Cooper was selected by the Connecticut Sun as the first pick in the second round of the 2017 WNBA Draft. She then signed a training camp contract with the Sky, playing two games and averaging 4.5 points over 11 minutes per contest.

Last season for Ohio State, Cooper averaged 10.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, and over her career, became the 33rd 1,000-point scorer in school history.

The Sky are just 1-7 and have lost five straight games. They visit San Antonio on Saturday at 7 p.m. CT.

Liberty waive Hopkins

The New York Liberty waived Chelsea Hopkins on Wednesday, just days after signing her. The Liberty brought in Hopkins to provide some short-term depth while Epiphany Prince is overseas. Hopkins played just one minute over the two games the Liberty have played since signing her.

The Liberty have won three straight games and host the Seattle Storm on Sunday.

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