Former Sky star Candace Parker introduced by Las Vegas Aces Parker cites how the Aces are run, owner Mark Davis’ support for women’s sports as reasons for her signing. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2023
Candace Parker to Become First Woman to Call NBA All-Star Game The two-time WNBA champion is adding another item to her list of accomplishments. Sports Illustrated · Feb 7, 2023
Sky coach/GM James Wade ready for future with new-look team He is focused on building a team around the last remaining starter from his 2021 championship roster, Kahleah Copper. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023
Sky star Kahleah Copper embraces a new leadership role after free-agency upheaval: ‘I’m ready to step into those shoes’ CHICAGO — The flurry of WNBA free agency left only one veteran star in Chicago: Kahleah Copper. Chicago Tribune · Feb 7, 2023
Candace Parker on What It Means to be the First Woman to Call the NBA All-Star Game In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Parker reflected on her pioneering role, her decision to join the Aces, the Kyrie Irving trade and working with Shaq. Sports Illustrated · Feb 7, 2023
Kahleah Copper will lead Sky’s new faces After the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley and Azura Stevens, Copper is the last remaining starter from the Sky’s championship run in 2021. She’s also their longest-tenured player. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023
There will never be another player like Courtney Vandersloot In 12 seasons with the Sky, Vandersloot averaged 10.2 points, 6.6 assists and 3.2 rebounds. In 2021, she helped bring the city its first WNBA title. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2023
The Chicago Sky went from a potential dynasty to the WNBA basement in 1 week The dismantling of the Chicago Sky was swift and painful. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 2, 2023
Shakeia Taylor: Why can’t the Sky attract — and then keep — top talent? CHICAGO — The 2021 Sky were a bright spot in a Chicago sports landscape where any kind of light was far and few between. But after winning a championship then failing to repeat, that light has flickered out. Chicago Tribune · Feb 2, 2023
SI:AM | Sorting Through WNBA Free Agency Breanna Stewart’s decision headlines the first day of signings. Sports Illustrated · Feb 2, 2023
Sky fail to make any splash on the first day of free agency The loss of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley and potentially Azurá Stevens, who has yet to announce her decision for 2023, is a major setback for the franchise. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 2, 2023
Winners and Losers of WNBA Free Agency From Breanna Stewart’s decision to several teams saying farewell to stars, evaluating all the major moves around the W so far. Sports Illustrated · Feb 1, 2023
Breanna Stewart heading to New York on first day of WNBA free agency Stewart is the second big-name free agent to announce her intentions to play for another team this season. Candace Parker said last weekend that she was going to leave the Sky and sign with the Las Vegas Aces. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2023
Courtney Vandersloot will not re-sign with Sky Vandersloot spent 12 seasons with the Sky, averaging 10.2 points and 6.6 rebounds. In that time she became the league’s third overall assist leader, behind Sue Bird and Ticha Penicheiro with 2,387 career assists. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 31, 2023 Sky mailbag: Will this be a complete rebuild year? With the Sky’s championship roster on the brink of breaking up, we answered some of your questions about where things stand.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 30, 2023 The Aces Secure an All-Star Starting Five With Addition of Candace Parker The two-time MVP’s move to the reigning champs in Las Vegas means she has the chance to close out her storied career with a third WNBA title.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 2023 Where do the Sky go from here? Without Candace Parker and potentially Courtney Vandersloot, too, the Sky will need to retool with 2021 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper as the player they build around.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 29, 2023 Aces Players Share Hilarious Reactions to Candace Parker Signing Las Vegas players weighed in on their thoughts of the seven-time All-Star joining the franchise.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 29, 2023 Candace Parker signing with Aces, ending memorable 2-year run with her hometown Sky CHICAGO — Candace Parker chose to leave the Chicago Sky for the same reason she joined the team in 2021 — to go home.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 28, 2023 Candace Parker is headed to the Las Vegas Aces, and WNBA Twitter went absolutely wild CANDACE PARKER TO THE ACES!
Sports Illustrated · Jan 28, 2023 Candace Parker Announces She Will Sign With Aces The WNBA legend joins the defending league champions and two-time MVP A'ja Wilson.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023 Sky lose Candace Parker to Aces in free agency The two-time WNBA champion took meetings with the Sparks, Sky and Aces before making her decision.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023 Whom should the Sky target if they can’t re-sign Courtney Vandersloot and Candace Parker? Best-case scenario, Sky coach/GM James Wade re-signs Vandersloot and Parker and the franchise puts off a rebuild for another year. Worst-case scenario, the Sky are forced to say goodbye to two of the WNBA’s most influential players at the same time.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 26, 2023 Sky expected to announce Nadia Rawlinson as new investor Friday The Sky began alerting media outlets Thursday of an impending change to their ownership group. It’s unclear if that means principal owner Michael Alter plans to sell his stake in the franchise or will add to the team’s investor group.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 2023 Shaq showed up to the ‘Inside the NBA’ set looking like one of the Rugrats after losing a bet to Candace Parker Shaq is truly a man of his word.