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Playoff loss leaves Sky wondering ‘what if’

As the Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces play for the WNBA title, all that’s left for the Sky to do is look back on what might have been.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky facing offseason overhaul after Game 5 loss to Sun

Free agent Courtney Vandersloot is sure to have other options, and veterans Candace Parker and Allie Quigley might be retiring.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shakeia Taylor: After an emotional playoff loss, the Sky’s future is uncertain — but hopeful

CHICAGO — After the Chicago Sky were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs Thursday night, coach and general manager James Wade held himself accountable and expressed disappointment in the outcome.

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Sun drop ‘messy’ messaging and grab a dominant victory against Sky

The Sun beat the Sky with a free-flowing offensive performance, much like what the Sky is known for. They shot 56.9% from the field and 40% from three.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky no-show at fiery Sun sets the table for a tense Game 5. Is this a rivalry? It better be

One must assume Candace Parker and Co. are as ticked off as they’ve been at any point since Day 1 of training camp.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s mental approach can’t be overlooked

“When it comes to playoffs, the mental approach sets the legends apart from the really good players,” James Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sun figure to play with desperation at home

The Sky know what it feels like to be a team desperate for its first title. That desperation makes the Sun dangerous, especially as they host the next two games of the best-of-five semifinal series.

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Emma Meesseman’s impact can’t be understated as Sky look to advance past Sun

Meesseman is averaging 9.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and one block through the Sky’s first five playoff games.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky continue to respond with backs against the wall

The Sky head to Uncasville Connecticut for Game 3 scheduled for noon on Sunday and Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday. A time has yet to be determined for Game 4.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky noticeably absent from All-Defensive teams

“I’m just happy to have all these non-defensive-team players on our team,” coach James Wade said. “It’s great.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky aren’t the favorites in a star-studded WNBA final four, but don’t tell them that

The Sky as underdogs? Come on, it just doesn’t sit right.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky showed urgency in Game 1 vs. Sun but lacked production

“You have to enforce your will and make the game be played the way you want it to be,” Allie Quigley said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky have adjustments to make in Game 2, but Parker doesn’t need to change a thing

Candace Parker was one steal short of completing the second 5x5 game in WNBA history. She recorded the first during her rookie year in 2008.

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Sky fall behind again, dropping Game 1 of WNBA semifinals to Sun

Candace Parker tried to will her team to victory with a 19-point, 18-rebound performance.

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Sky must carry over urgency from first round

Kahleah Copper returned to practice Saturday after missing Friday with a non-COVID-related illness, but Ruthy Hebard is listed as questionable.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rebekah Gardner named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team

Gardner averaged 8.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 21.7 minutes per game for the Sky during the regular season.

Sports Illustrated

Five Takeaways From the First Round of the WNBA Playoffs

With the star-studded semifinals matchups set, here’s a look at how the opening contests indicate what we can expect going forward.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky reached a new level in the first round; now it’s about sustaining

The Sky’s entire roster has WNBA championship experience with the exception of Julie Allemand, and nearly all of the players gained that experience together.

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Sky Extend Coach, GM James Wade’s Contract Through 2025 Season

The 47-year-old has taken the team to the playoffs every year since 2018, including leading them to win the WNBA title last season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky pick up options on coach/GM James Wade contract

Wade has the highest winning percentage of any Sky coach, with a 74-50 overall record in his first four seasons.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s 16-0 fourth-quarter run pushes them past Liberty and into WNBA semifinals

The Sky will face the Connecticut Sun or the Dallas Wings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s James Wade named 2022 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year

After re-signing his core players, James Wade went out and signed 2019 Finals MVP Emma Meesseman and Rebekah Gardner, an overlooked star overseas.

Chicago Tribune

Sky force decisive Game 3 with 100-62 rout of Liberty

CHICAGO — In the third quarter of Saturday’s first-round playoff game, Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley paused midplay to grin.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky respond to Game 1 loss with 100-62 rout of Liberty

Kahleah Copper, whose status was in question ahead of Game 2, finished with a game-high 20 points on 6-for-14 shooting.

Chicago Sun-Times

Facing elimination this early isn’t what Sky’s championship core re-signed for

The Sky are the No. 2 seed and have the deepest roster in the league. They shouldn’t be in this situation, given the sacrifices and upgrades they made last offseason. Yet here they are, a game away from it all ending.

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