Sky prioritizing mental focus as they navigate two-game skid “To me, everyone has an individual duty to be ready to play and use your strengths when it’s your time,” guard Marina Mabrey says. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 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 4, 2023
Sky prove adversity is ‘not that big of a deal’ with 94-88 win over Wings despite depleted roster Marina Mabrey led the Sky with 23 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2023
Veronica Burton returns to Wintrust Arena in a new starting role for the Wings “Having an opportunity to make an impact, whatever that role may be, I’m looking forward to it. I have that starting role right now, but I’m taking it game by game.” Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2023
Small ball could work for Sky if injuries create extended absences If Rebekah Gardner and Morgan Bertsch are absent for an extended period, the Sky still might find success based on the opening minutes of the fourth quarter Friday. Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2023
Sky’s second-half comeback falls short in 71-69 loss to Mystics Marina Mabrey led the Sky with 19 points, five rebounds and four assists. Chicago Sun-Times · May 27, 2023
Sky’s roster takes shape in final hour before deadline Sika Koné, the Sky’s new forward, is hoping to get from New York to Minnesota early Friday morning to play in the season opener against the Lynx at 7 p.m. Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2023
Sky preseason ends with victory against Lynx in WNBA’s first game in Canada Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 18 points. The teams will play again in the regular-season opener Saturday in Minneapolis. Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2023
Sky guard Marina Mabrey will arrive at camp fresh off Italian league championship The Sky acquired Mabrey, a restricted free agent, in a four-team trade during the offseason and signed her to a three-year deal. Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023
Sky select Kayana Traylor with the 23rd overall pick in WNBA draft, Kseniya Malashka with the 35th Traylor and Malashka will be competing for a spot on Wade’s roster when training camp opens on April 30 in Deerfield. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2023
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 · Apr 8, 2023
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 · Mar 4, 2023
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 · Feb 18, 2023
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 · Feb 11, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Feb 11, 2023 WNBA’s Liberty, Mercury, Sky, Wings Execute Four-Team Trade A massive deal between the four franchises involving multiple players and draft picks was completed on Saturday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023 WNBA: The 4 best remaining free agents, including Tina Charles A list of the four best WNBA players still on the market.
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.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 29, 2022 Aces’ Young Named 2022 Most Improved Player The Las Vegas guard upped her three-point percentage a significant amount and made her first All-Star appearance this summer.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2022 Jackie Young’s Newfound Trust in Herself Could Push Las Vegas to Title Equipped with a recently developed on-court confidence, the former No. 1 pick has become a threat at the three-point line.
AAP · Apr 6, 2022 Boomers force WNBL grand final decider Melbourne Boomers have forced a deciding game three in the WNBL grand final series after a dramatic 76-75 away win over Perth Lynx