Being from Chicago this has been speculated for the last few seasons (Parker coming home). Don’t know if there is any truth to it but a top pick could be worth it i suppose. Depends on where Chicago ends up in the draft order for 2019. Gotta think Beard will retire soon so maybe DeShields and a top pick? Just an idea.
If LA does decide to trade Parker to Chicago, I'd look for Dolson, the top pick and maybe 1 other player be dealt. 2019 is a deep draft but it doesn't have a Wilson/Parker/Moore/Charles type who is a clear standout at #1. McCowan or Brown could improve to that point this upcoming year, but I wouldn't count on it. Not sure it's really worth it for LA unless Parker demands a trade because the trio of her/Gray/Nneka has great chemistry and has yielded great results. None of them appear to be slowing down either. Even if they lose Beard to retirement (and she very well could stick around another year or 2, she's still a fantastic defender), they have Carson who does a good job and is very experienced. LA would be smart to keep their core intact for another couple of years and maybe squeeze another title out of their current players.
Sloot and Quigley is a good backcourt combo, but defensively both struggle big time. Overall Chicago is an awful defensive team and the coaching leaves a lot to be desired....not sure going there is the best move for Candace unless she can pull a Lebron and bring a couple of standouts with her. If they keep Sloot/Quigley and bring in Candace, they need a stellar defensive wing (could be Gabby Williams if she continues to improve her shooting) and an athletic forward with great hands to catch passes from Sloot and Parker. Sloot and Parker on the same team would be a joy to watch though, that would be the best passing duo in the league by far.
