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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.

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Sky’s loss to Storm highlights uncertainty of their playoff goals

Three-time All-Star Kahleah Copper finished with a team-high 17 points after scoring a career-high 37 on Tuesday against the Aces. But Copper alone can’t propel the Sky to the postseason.

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Storm’s Jewell Loyd and Sky’s Kahleah Copper leading franchises after exodus of stars

“I feel like I’ve been preparing the last eight seasons to be able to be in a role like this and feel OK doing it,” Loyd told the Sun-Times.

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Sky have opportunity to put space between themselves and Sparks this week

To create some separation between themselves and the bottom four teams in the league, the Sky need more cohesion in moments of adversity.

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Kahleah Copper’s career night not enough against league-leading Aces

Copper scored 37 points in the Sky’s 107-95 loss at Wintrust Arena.

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Marina Mabrey’s keys for navigating slumps offer lesson for all

“You’re going to go through little phases where you’re not playing your best basketball, but you can’t attach your self-worth to it,” Mabrey said.

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Sky announce two additions to coaching staff, including Proviso West alum Awvee Storey

Former Sky assistant Awvee Storey rejoined the team as director of basketball, strategy and personnel after four seasons on former Sun coach Curt Miller’s staff in Connecticut beginning in 2019.

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To even get consideration from free agent-to-be Jewell Loyd, Sky have work to do

“Every person wants to play in their hometown, whether it’s playing there for college, whatever it is.” said Loyd, who played high school ball at Niles West. “There’s always a different feel. . . . At the same time, I’ve only known the Seattle Storm my whole [WNBA career].’’

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Mercury midseason hiring of Nick U’Ren another signal of Sky's mismanagement if they continue without separating roles

The Sky have not commented on when and if they will separate the role of coach/general manager, which is currently being fulfilled on an interim basis by Emre Vatansever following James Wade’s abrupt departure for the NBA.

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Kahleah Copper returns from All-Star break with a heightened level of focus

“I’ve been on a team that hasn’t made the playoffs,” Copper said. “Then I’ve been on a team that went on that run and won [a title.] With that, I want to continue to keep that strong and make the playoffs.”

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Sky must establish balanced offense in second half of season

“If we play the right way, you never know who is going to go off,” Emre Vatansever said. “I’m expecting there might be some more players with improved stats in the second half because we’re trying to share the ball.”

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New Sky investor Dwyane Wade intends to be involved

“To play in this game, to play with the greats, to be a championship organization, we’re going to have to keep improving,” Wade said.

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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.

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Sky have on/off-court questions to answer during All-Star break

“Emre will be there through the 2023 season,” operating chairman Nadia Rawlinson told the Sun-Times following James Wade’s resignation. “We’re excited and confident in his ability to lead the team. We feel good about him in this role for now.”

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Kahleah Copper is glue holding Sky together amid injuries, another losing streak and the resignation of James Wade

As the Sky embrace the All-Star break, Copper is gearing up for her third straight All-Star appearance Saturday.

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Sky’s fourth-quarter struggles compounded by mental hurdle of ‘punching back’

Whether it’s unforced turnovers or a stretch of missed shots, the Sky have had a hard time recovering from in-game adversity.

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Sky falter in fourth quarter, drop second straight to Dream

Kahleah Copper finished one point shy of her career high after being held scoreless in the final 10 minutes.

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Marina Mabrey isn’t fazed by critics who think ‘They shouldn’t have traded that for her’

Mabrey is the Sky’s second-leading scorer, averaging a career-high 15.8 points per game halfway through the season. She’s still looking for All-Star recognition.

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Sky suffer first loss since former coach/GM James Wade’s resignation

“Everything is just moving on, and everything is going well,’’ interim coach/GM Emre Vatansever said. ‘‘I think it’s just a game that we lost. We didn’t do the things that we should do.”

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James Wade’s exit for the NBA makes Kahleah Copper’s future in Chicago even more uncertain

“I have a whole season to finish going into free agency next year,” Copper said. “I have to show up and be the best version of myself.”

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Sky have opportunity to separate coach, GM after James Wade’s exit, but will they?

As all other WNBA franchises have signaled, professional sports teams need separation between the court and the front office.

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James Wade says decision to leave Sky was opportunity to ‘further myself as a coach’

Wade affirmed that his decision was in no way shaped by a concern that he could potentially lose his job at the end of the season.

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Coach/GM James Wade leaves Sky at midseason to join Raptors coaching staff

CHICAGO — Chicago Sky coach and general manager James Wade resigned from the team Saturday to accept an assistant coaching position with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, leaving the WNBA franchise reeling in the midst of a rebuilding season.

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Courtney Williams notches first career triple-double in Sky’s 86-78 win over Sparks

Williams finished with 12 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds.

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Patience pays off for Sky’s Courtney Williams

Williams led the Sky to an 80-63 victory over the Sparks with a game-high 21 points, nine rebounds and two assists.

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