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Aussies Brondello, Smith to clash for WNBA title

Opals forward Alanna Smith has flourished at new WNBA club Minnesota, and will now face national coach Sandy Brondello's New York Liberty for the title.

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Aussie star to take on Opals coach in WNBA finals

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Alanna Smith will go up against Opals coach Sandy Brondello when Minnesota meet New York in the WNBA finals.

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It’s All About Moving and Grooving for the Lynx’s Offense

Minnesota led the WNBA in assists this year, a product of its quick-moving, free-flowing offense centered on ball movement.

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Napheesa Collier Leads Minnesota Lynx To Playoff Sweep

Napheesa Collier's historic 42-point game propels Minnesota Lynx to victory over Phoenix Mercury in WNBA playoffs.

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2024 WNBA Free Agency Tracker: Where stars like Breanna Stewart and Nneka Ogwumike will play next season

Breanna Stewart is staying in New York, but other names like Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Jordin Canada are with new teams.

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The Sky have some urgency to free agency

It’s a pivotal offseason for sky’s new regime of GM Pagliocca and coach Weatherspoon

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s 2024 season starts with three-game road trip

Teresa Weatherspoon will make her WNBA coaching debut with a roster built around three-time All-Star Kahleah Copper on May 15 against the Dallas Wings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky coaching search tops offseason priorities

The team also has two of their starters, Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith, set to become free agents and four others hitting the market as reserved or restricted free agents.

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Game 1 against Aces exposes Sky ceiling with roster as currently constructed

Marina Mabrey is signed to a three-year deal, one of James Wade’s final moves as general manager before departing for the NBA. Courtney Williams will be an unrestricted free agent in the new year, as will Alanna Smith.

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Sky forward Alanna Smith in tight race for most improved player with Sparks’ Jordin Canada

“She wasn’t on a roster last year,” Sky guard Courtney Williams said of Smith. “Now she’s a starter and she’s giving us quality minutes.”

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Sky’s small-ball game proves effective

“You gotta be scrappy,” Dana Evans said. “You have to have something to you, and I think that’s what makes the group special.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky tighten playoff race with Sparks after 76-75 win on the road

Coming into Tuesday’s game, the Sky were a game and a half behind the Sparks for the eighth and final playoff spot. What gives the Sparks an edge as both teams continue their playoff pushes is their rosters’ collective experience winning championships.

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Sky snap five-game skid in ‘turning point’ game against Storm

Dana Evans led the Sky with 23 points, shooting 7-for-11 from the field, including 4-for-6 from three-point range. Marina Mabrey added 19 points and Alanna Smith 14.

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Alanna Smith in the conversation for most improved player

Smith leads the Sky in rebounds per game, averaging 6.8, to go with her 9.5 points and 1.6 blocks.

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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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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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Sky’s Alanna Smith a bright spot amid team’s slump

Through 12 games (nine starts), she’s averaging 10.3 points, a team-high 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.

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Sky attribute fourth consecutive loss to familiar energy issues

“We’ve lost seven straight and won a championship the same year. We don’t turn on each other in Chicago,” coach/general manager James Wade said.

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Sky struggle from three in 77-62 loss to Sparks

LOS ANGELES — The Sky found themselves in a familiar late-game comeback position Friday night against the Sparks.

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What impact will Sky’s new investment have on free agency? Player reaction provides indication

“It’s dope,” Dana Evans said. “Especially having women invested in us. We deserve it, we work hard and we deserve the best.”

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