SI:AM | Aces Win a Thriller to Capture Second Straight WNBA Title Las Vegas is a dynasty in the making. Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2023
Aces Mount Second-Half Comeback Against Liberty to Win Second Straight Championship Las Vegas becomes the first WNBA team since 2002 to win back-to-back titles. Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2023
Aces beat Liberty to become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years The Aces joined the Sparks (2001-02) and Comets (1997-2000) as the only teams in league history to win consecutive titles. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2023
Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Liberty Follow Jonquel Jones’s Lead to Take Game 3 Back in Brooklyn, the former WNBA MVP led the charge as New York returned to form in its Game 3 win over the Aces. Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2023
How Do the Liberty Bounce Back for Game 2? After the Aces’ dominant Game 1 performance, New York has quite a few points to address if it wants to avoid falling into a 0–2 hole. Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2023
WNBA finals predictions: New York or Vegas? Our writers make their picks The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty tip off the WNBA finals on Sunday in a star-studded showdown of much-ballyhooed superteams. Our writers break down the series The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2023
On a Superteam of Stars, Betnijah Laney Is the Liberty’s Unsung Hero The wing’s versatility was indispensable in Game 2 against the Sun, with 20 points while shining on defense. Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2023
Late-game execution failures result in Sky’s loss to Liberty “We couldn’t execute this game,” Interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “They really turned it up and we just couldn’t respond to it. We should have, but we couldn’t.” Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2023
Dana Evans is making a strong case for sixth woman of the year in her third season In the last five games, Evans’ production has spiked. She’s averaging 14.4 points and 4.4 assists in 21 minutes Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023
Sky’s zone defense improves communication “We forced them to have a high level of communication,” Sky interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “That shows us in the game that we can talk to each other during huddles, during actions. That was our goal.” Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2023
Sky need bench to step up for postseason push In the Sky’s 12 victories, the bench averaged 20 points while shooting 43.7% and 44% on threes. In their 16 losses, it averaged 17 points, shooting 36% and 27.5% on threes. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2023
As trade deadline approaches, Sky don’t appear to be active despite clear need for changes Former coach/GM James Wade’s hurried attempt to stop the bleeding in the wake of the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley not only failed to prevent a rebuild, but it also poses a realistic hindrance to the Sky’s future success. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023
Sky star Kahleah Copper’s third All-Star nod means most because of how she earned it “Adversity is a real thing, but to not put your head down or quit says a lot,” Copper said. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2023 Aces, Liberty split All-Star Weekend competitions as Sabrina Ionescu makes history LAS VEGAS — Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum didn’t practice much for the WNBA Skills Challenge. They’d barely warmed up before taking the court.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2023 Dwyane Wade officially joins Sky ownership group “It’s official! This is for the home team — literally. I know the home team will make you feel some type of Wade.”
Sports Illustrated · Jul 13, 2023 SI:AM | The Aces’ Historic First Half They’re cruising toward a second straight championship.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023 Sky’s Kahleah Copper figures to be lock for WNBA All-Star reserve “I definitely feel like I deserve it,” Copper said. “But, we’ll see how it plays out.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2023 Sky absent among WNBA All-Star starters For the first time since 2019, the Sky will not have a starter in the All-Star Game.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2023 Kahleah Copper spurs Sky’s second-half comeback to beat Liberty The Sky (4-3) proved eight players is enough in an 86-82 road win. Copper had seven points in the first half and finished with a game-high 27.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2023 Liberty steal win against Sky in Courtney Vandersloot’s return to Wintrust Arena Vandersloot finished with eight points, eight assists, three rebounds and three blocks. Kahleah Copper had a game-high 20 points and nine rebounds for the Sky, who also got a career-high 18 points from Alanna Smith.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023 From ‘The General’ to general manager? Courtney Vandersloot already preparing for post-playing career Vandersloot’s contract with the Liberty will keep her in New York through the 2024 season. While she made no indication of ever returning to the Sky as a player, she didn’t rule out the possibility of returning in a front-office position.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023 Courtney Vandersloot’s return to Chicago begs question: What would it have taken for her to stay? Whether Vandersloot’s tenure in Chicago needed to end as abruptly as it did might not ever be answered.
Sports Illustrated · May 22, 2023 Breanna Stewart Has Arrived in New York The Liberty’s new superstar crushed the Fever on Sunday with a stellar supporting cast, marking the start of a new era in Brooklyn.
Tribune News Service · May 18, 2023 Liberty set to shatter win record in chase for franchise’s 1st WNBA title NEW YORK — Finally, the 2023 WNBA season is here.