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Sky coach James Wade’s plan for second- and third- round picks in WNBA Draft is simple: ‘Take the best player possible’

The Sky don’t have a first-round pick and might not have the luxury of drafting based on a need.

Chicago Sun-Times

Looking back at the Sky’s notable players who were drafted outside of the first round

The Sky have the 11th pick in the second and third rounds of the upcoming WNBA Draft, airing at 6 p.m. Monday April 10 on ESPN.

Chicago Sun-Times

The 2023 WNBA season has all the makings of a breakout season for guard Dana Evans

“[I’m] going in [to training camp] with the same mentality I’ve always gone into something with. I’m going to put my head down and work as hard as I can,’’ Evans said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Kahleah Copper: Precious mettle for the new-look Sky

The drastically different team is built around its All-Star cornerstone, and new players will match her intensity

Chicago Sun-Times

Courtney Williams adds intangibles to Sky team being rebuilt on resolute mentality

In sevens seasons Williams has earned a reputation as a relentless backcourt presence in the WNBA. In her career, she’s totaled 2,603 points, 1,104 rebounds, 622 assists, 180 steals and 59 blocks.

Chicago Sun-Times

New player introductions feature group determined to leave own mark on Sky

There are All-Star and championship shoes to fill with the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley and Azura Stevens, but coach James Wade’s new signees aren’t feeling the pressure.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s draft stock depleted after four-team trade to acquire Marina Mabrey

The Sky traded away three first round picks and three others.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Kahleah Copper will define Sky’s culture in 2023 with same energy she brings to game

Copper has been preparing for this new role since she joined the Sky in 2017 in the trade that sent Elena Delle Donne to the Mystics for her and Stefanie Dolson.

Chicago Sun-Times

USA Basketball camp provides outlet for Sky star Kahleah Copper after time of ‘emotional’ free-agency news

This camp is Copper’s fourth in the last two years.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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

LeBron James is about to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Is he passing Michael Jordan, too?

Countless fans around the world swear James is the “GOAT,” and they aren’t wrong.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

Sky make first free agency move, signing Courtney Williams to fill vacant backcourt

After the departures of Azurá Stevens, Candace Parker and Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper is the only remaining starter from the team’s championship run.

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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

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

Fact or fiction: breaking down free agency rumors

Candace Parker is listening to four teams, one league source told the Sun-Times, but her decision ultimately will come down to returning to Los Angeles to play for the Sparks or re-signing with the Sky.

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Sky’s James Wade has plan to build another title-contending team

In his first move of free agency, Wade extended a qualifying offer to Rebekah Gardner. Next up comes some of the biggest hurdles — re-signing the Sky’s unrestricted free agents.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA All-Star Game will return to Las Vegas this season

This mark the third time the Aces have hosted All-Star weekend and the second time in three years. After the Aces hosted the All-Star events in 2021, the Sky played host in 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times

What will it take for the Sky to keep Vandersloot in the picture?

There are a handful of WNBA greats who have won multiple championships in one jersey. Vandersloot has the potential to do that, too. But gone are the days that she is blindly loyal to the franchise that drafted her.

Daily Mirror

How much does a dart player earn? Ex-pro warns "it's not as luxurious as people think"

Michael Smith went top of the PDC Order of Merit last night by winning a cool £500,000 and the World Championship title, but not all darts players are making a fortune

Chicago Sun-Times

Predictions for the Sky’s 2023 free agents

The period for qualifying offers is Jan. 11-20, and beginning on Jan. 21, players can engage in contract negotiations. On Feb. 1, players can begin signing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rebekah Gardner is getting back to her outside shot after a rookie season playing inside

She currently leads Spar CityLift Girona in scoring, averaging 15.4 points per game to go with 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals. In 11 games, she’s shooting 45% from three-point range and 58% from the field overall.

The Independent UK

James Wade knocked out of World Championship by Jim Williams

The four-time semi-finalist was stunned 3-2 by the Williams, ranked 77th in the order of merit

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