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Emre Vatansever out as coach/general manager of Sky

According to multiple sources the Sky have spoken with Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon regarding the coaching position.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky to split coach, general manager roles this offseason

“I know for sure the positions are going to be separate,” Kahleah Copper said during team exit meetings. “Which is great.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky ink Kahleah Copper to two-year supermax extension

Terms of the extension include the veteran supermax, $241,984 in Year 1, according to Copper’s agent, Zack Miller, and $248,134 in Year 2.

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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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Dwyane Wade expresses interest in investing in Sky

Wade spent Tuesday afternoon with the Sky at practice. “It was a great day,” Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Laura Ricketts among additions to Sky ownership group

According to a report from Sportico, Sky owners sold a 10% share in the team to the new ownership group at an $85 million valuation which is the second highest in the league behind the Storm.

Chicago Sun-Times

From ‘The General’ to general manager? Courtney Vandersloot already preparing for post-playing career

Vandersloot’s contract with the Liberty will keep her in New York through the 2024 season. While she made no indication of ever returning to the Sky as a player, she didn’t rule out the possibility of returning in a front-office position.

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Sky scouting locations in Chicago for new team facility

The Sky have practiced out of Sachs Recreation Center, a public gym in Deerfield, since 2011.

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Meet Nadia Rawlinson, the Sky’s new operating chairman and co-owner: ‘I believe in the future. This isn’t just a passion thing.’

CHICAGO — Amid the swirling uncertainty of WNBA free agency, the Chicago Sky made a major addition this week — to their front office, not their roster.

Chicago Tribune

Sky expected to announce Nadia Rawlinson as new investor Friday

The Sky began alerting media outlets Thursday of an impending change to their ownership group. It’s unclear if that means principal owner Michael Alter plans to sell his stake in the franchise or will add to the team’s investor group.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky owner Michael Alter still reviewing possibility of adding to investor group

As the league currently stands, seven of the 12 franchises are under independent ownership.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mike Jensen: Philly has all the ingredients to find a quality WNBA owner. So who’s going to do it?

PHILADELPHIA — You can look at the fan base, arenas, practice facilities … If you’re the WNBA, deciding if Philadelphia is the right market for a WNBA team, it comes down to ownership. It’s always come down to ownership.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sky in preliminary talks with Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts and others about investing in franchise

Principal owner Michael Alter said last March the timing is perfect to add investors because the Sky have a valuable story to tell.

Chicago Sun-Times

James Wade is Sky’s championship salesman

Wade envisioned the Sky as WNBA champ, but his empowering style is what got them there.

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Sky franchise followed a long path to WNBA crown

A look back at the Sky’s up-and-down history before the breakthrough championship season in 2021.

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Sky owner Michael Alter interested in adding investors to help make organizational improvements

Alter believes the timing is right because of the team’s and league’s “attractive” story.

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