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Rebekah Gardner named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team

Gardner averaged 8.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 21.7 minutes per game for the Sky during the regular season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Five Takeaways From the First Round of the WNBA Playoffs

With the star-studded semifinals matchups set, here’s a look at how the opening contests indicate what we can expect going forward.

Sports Illustrated

Sky reached a new level in the first round; now it’s about sustaining

The Sky’s entire roster has WNBA championship experience with the exception of Julie Allemand, and nearly all of the players gained that experience together.

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Sky Extend Coach, GM James Wade’s Contract Through 2025 Season

The 47-year-old has taken the team to the playoffs every year since 2018, including leading them to win the WNBA title last season.

Sports Illustrated

Sky pick up options on coach/GM James Wade contract

Wade has the highest winning percentage of any Sky coach, with a 74-50 overall record in his first four seasons.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s 16-0 fourth-quarter run pushes them past Liberty and into WNBA semifinals

The Sky will face the Connecticut Sun or the Dallas Wings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s James Wade named 2022 WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year

After re-signing his core players, James Wade went out and signed 2019 Finals MVP Emma Meesseman and Rebekah Gardner, an overlooked star overseas.

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Sky force decisive Game 3 with 100-62 rout of Liberty

CHICAGO — In the third quarter of Saturday’s first-round playoff game, Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley paused midplay to grin.

Chicago Tribune

Sky respond to Game 1 loss with 100-62 rout of Liberty

Kahleah Copper, whose status was in question ahead of Game 2, finished with a game-high 20 points on 6-for-14 shooting.

Chicago Sun-Times

Facing elimination this early isn’t what Sky’s championship core re-signed for

The Sky are the No. 2 seed and have the deepest roster in the league. They shouldn’t be in this situation, given the sacrifices and upgrades they made last offseason. Yet here they are, a game away from it all ending.

Chicago Sun-Times

Truth bomb: Sky are up against it heading into Game 2 against the underdog Liberty

The pressure is on the WNBA’s defending champs, who presumably aren’t all that eager to find themselves on the business end of what would be one of the biggest postseason upsets in league history.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s repeat chances could face new challenge after Kahleah Copper exits practice with apparent injury

CHICAGO — Already a game down to the New York Liberty, the Chicago Sky took another blow Friday when star Kahleah Copper exited practice with what appeared to be a non-contact injury ahead of Saturday’s elimination game.

Chicago Tribune

Sky star Kahleah Copper hurt in practice as reigning champs face elimination

All-star’s status for Game 2 is up in the air.

Chicago Sun-Times

Reigning champion Sky facing elimination after dropping Game 1 to No. 7 New York Liberty: ‘We’ll respond’

Defense, turnovers and three-point shooting are three key areas the Sky need to adjust before Game 2 Saturday against the Liberty.

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Sky coach James Wade is calling on Chicago fans to shave their chests for the WNBA playoffs

Wade wants to see real PASSION out of the Chicago crowd.

Chicago Tribune

Underdogs no more, Sky carry confidence into WNBA playoffs as they seek 2nd straight title

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky entered this season with a neon target on their backs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky have championship blueprint, but it will take a different approach to win back-to-back

“Regardless of whether you’re going back-to-back or winning a championship, it takes a different mentality each time and the thought that it’s an entirely different season,” Candace Parker said.

Chicago Sun-Times

This Sloot machine continues to pay off for Sky

Never satisfied, veteran point guard leads Sky into playoffs

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If this playoff run is the Sky’s version of ‘The Last Dance,’ they’re intent on seizing the moment

The No. 2 Sky will play the No. 7 Liberty in a best-of-three first-round series starting Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

There’s more on the line than a No. 1 seed for the Sky in Sunday’s season finale against the Mercury

To regain the No. 1 seed, the Sky need a victory Sunday against the Mercury and a loss by the Aces to the Storm on the final day of the WNBA regular season. If the Sky lose, they would need still need an Aces loss, but would also need a…

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s Kahleah Copper has sights set on new heights in playoffs

In 17 games before the break, Copper averaged 13.8 points (44.4% shooting) and 5.1 rebounds. In 12 games since, she was averaging 17.8 points (50% shooting) and 6.8 rebounds.

Chicago Tribune

As Sue Bird calls it a career, Sky players and fans honor her legacy at Wintrust Arena: ‘She is one of the best to ever do it’

CHICAGO — Lake County, Ill., native Kari Juszczyk remembers the first time she turned on ESPN to see Sue Bird playing basketball.

Chicago Sun-Times

Storm hand Sky 111-100 loss in Sue Bird’s final regular-season game in Chicago

Before the game, the Sky honored Bird with a pregame video and a pair of custom-made Nike Air Force 1 sneakers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Led by their ‘Queen of the Fourth,’ Sky edge Sun for franchise-record 25th win

Candace Parker reached another career milestone, becoming the fifth player in WNBA history with 600 career blocks.

Chicago Sun-Times

This year’s Sky team is in a different place closing out the regular season

Four games remain on the Sky’s regular season schedule, beginning with Sunday’s noon game against the third-ranked Connecticut Sun.

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