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Voices within Chicago’s Sky franchise urge separating coach and general manager roles

There are obvious reasons why all other teams in the WNBA as well as the NBA has separated the positions. First off, coaching the players whose contracts you just negotiated presents challenges.

Chicago Sun-Times

Consistency remains hurdle for Sky four games ahead of WNBA All-Star break

The most impactful area of improvement in Wednesday’s win was the Sky’s reduced turnovers. They finished with 13 against the Sparks after averaging 16.5 per game through their losing streak.

Chicago Sun-Times

What adjustments can ninth-place Sky make to snap worst skid in WNBA?

Injuries aside, facing the possibility of losing their seventh straight game when they play the Sparks on Wednesday, no adjustment is off the table, including changes to Wade’s rotation.

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Dana Evans and Marina Mabrey are building a key backcourt connection for Chicago Sky: ‘It relieves pressure for both of us’

The Chicago Sky faced an important test Thursday: Can this new-look roster withstand the absence of Kahleah Copper?

Chicago Tribune

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s Morgan Bertsch returns to the court after eight-game absence with ankle injury

She scored a team-high 16 points in a loss Sunday to the Mystics.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky blow late lead to Fever in third straight loss

The Sky (5-6) held a seven-point lead with seven minutes to play in the fourth quarter, but an 11-0 run by the Fever erased it.

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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.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Alanna Smith, Dana Evans propel Sky past Fever in overtime

Smith finished with 18 points, five rebounds and five assists. Evans added 20 points, seven assists, three steals and two rebounds.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s home opener provides big test as they work to develop chemistry

The Sky have controlled games on the defensive end, and point guard Dana Evans has been a critical player in that effort.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky exercise guard Dana Evans’ fourth-year option, but moves remain ahead of final cutdown date

Coach/GM James Wade will have to cut his 16-player roster to 12 by Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky impress on defense in second preseason game

“Our identity is going to have to be those hustle plays, those 50/50 balls,’’ Courtney Williams said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kahleah Copper is more than comfortable in the driver's seat for the Sky

“It’s gotta be me,” Copper said. “I’m not looking around for anybody else to [lead].’’

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Sky rookies share draft experience with their mothers

With roster in flux, draftees Kseniya Malashka and Kayana Traylor have opportunity to contribute quickly.

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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

The 2023 WNBA season has all the makings of a breakout season for guard Dana Evans

“[I’m] going in [to training camp] with the same mentality I’ve always gone into something with. I’m going to put my head down and work as hard as I can,’’ Evans said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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.

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Courtney Vandersloot will not re-sign with Sky

Vandersloot spent 12 seasons with the Sky, averaging 10.2 points and 6.6 rebounds. In that time she became the league’s third overall assist leader, behind Sue Bird and Ticha Penicheiro with 2,387 career assists.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky mailbag: Will this be a complete rebuild year?

With the Sky’s championship roster on the brink of breaking up, we answered some of your questions about where things stand.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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Sky’s backcourt hinges on Vandersloot’s decision in free agency

As the Sky brace for a free-agency period in which five of Wade’s players, including Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley and Candace Parker, will become unrestricted free agents, there are even bigger questions on the table. They start with the Sky’s backcourt.

Chicago Tribune

‘Always going to be Chicago through and through:’ Jasmine Jordan on Jordan Brand, the importance of women in sneakers — and expanding the roster

CHICAGO — As a child, Jasmine Jordan wasn’t initially into the family shoe. She opted for what was popular for kids her age — Skechers. She never could keep a pair long, though, because once her father saw them, he would toss them. Eventually she would come to love —…

Chicago Sun-Times

Sun force decisive Game 5 by outplaying Sky at their own game

The Sun’s 58 first-half points were the most they had scored in a half all season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky in good hands in Courtney Vandersloot’s absence with backcourt duo of Julie Allemand and Dana Evans

The pair has a chance to harmonize with the All-Star out.

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