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
CPD’s suicide problem, the latest on the mayor’s race and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · 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
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
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. Chicago Sun-Times · 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
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. Sports Illustrated · 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. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 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. Chicago Tribune · Jan 29, 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 28, 2023
Breanna Stewart Pledges to Help Improve Travel for WNBA Teams The star free agent has spoken out about the league’s use of commercial flying before. Sports Illustrated · Jan 23, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2023 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 18, 2023 Sky and Lynx will play in WNBA’s first preseason game in Canada The May 13 game will be played at Scotiabank Arena, home to the Toronto Raptors.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2023 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 · Dec 24, 2022 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2022 Player marketing agreements, prioritization and the balance between development and building personal brands in the WNBA Under the league’s collective-bargaining agreement, which was ratified ahead of the 2020 season and runs through the 2027 season, the league has over $1 million to spend annually on marketing agreements. The maximum a player can earn on a player marketing agreement is $250,000.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 16, 2022 Vegas favored for 2023 WNBA All-Star Game According to the recently released 40-game schedule, the 19th All-Star Game will be played July 15. Details are being finalized before the league makes an official announcement.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2022 Kahleah Copper believes the 2022 Sky roster hasn’t seen their last days playing together ‘‘I don’t care if people come back and sign a one-year [deal],’’ Copper said. ‘‘But there’s no way we can just be done [playing together].’’
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2022 Sky to open regular season on the road May 19 against Minnesota Lynx For the first time in WNBA history, a record 40 regular-season games will be played.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022 The WNBA still needs Candace Parker As league expansion looms, the next era of superstars is emerging. When Candace Parker does retire, it will be players such as Kahleah Copper who are tasked with taking the league to new heights.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2022 What do the recent WNBA coaching hires mean for the Sky? If Candace Parker returns for another season in the WNBA, she’s the Sky’s to lose in free agency.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2022 Kahleah Copper’s offseason will look a little different this year after adding a gold medal to her trophy case Copper opted not to play overseas this season, signing a Player Marketing Agreement with the WNBA instead.