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Kahleah Copper will lead Sky’s new faces

After the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley and Azura Stevens, Copper is the last remaining starter from the Sky’s championship run in 2021. She’s also their longest-tenured player.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Chicago Sky went from a potential dynasty to the WNBA basement in 1 week

The dismantling of the Chicago Sky was swift and painful.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sky make first free agency move, signing Courtney Williams to fill vacant backcourt

After the departures of Azurá Stevens, Candace Parker and Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper is the only remaining starter from the team’s championship run.

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Winners and Losers of WNBA Free Agency

From Breanna Stewart’s decision to several teams saying farewell to stars, evaluating all the major moves around the W so far.

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The Aces Secure an All-Star Starting Five With Addition of Candace Parker

The two-time MVP’s move to the reigning champs in Las Vegas means she has the chance to close out her storied career with a third WNBA title.

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Where do the Sky go from here?

Without Candace Parker and potentially Courtney Vandersloot, too, the Sky will need to retool with 2021 WNBA Finals MVP Kahleah Copper as the player they build around.

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Candace Parker signing with Aces, ending memorable 2-year run with her hometown Sky

CHICAGO — Candace Parker chose to leave the Chicago Sky for the same reason she joined the team in 2021 — to go home.

Chicago Tribune

Sky lose Candace Parker to Aces in free agency

The two-time WNBA champion took meetings with the Sparks, Sky and Aces before making her decision.

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Breanna Stewart Pledges to Help Improve Travel for WNBA Teams

The star free agent has spoken out about the league’s use of commercial flying before.

Sports Illustrated

Fact or fiction: breaking down free agency rumors

Candace Parker is listening to four teams, one league source told the Sun-Times, but her decision ultimately will come down to returning to Los Angeles to play for the Sparks or re-signing with the Sky.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky and Lynx will play in WNBA’s first preseason game in Canada

The May 13 game will be played at Scotiabank Arena, home to the Toronto Raptors.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s James Wade has plan to build another title-contending team

In his first move of free agency, Wade extended a qualifying offer to Rebekah Gardner. Next up comes some of the biggest hurdles — re-signing the Sky’s unrestricted free agents.

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Rebekah Gardner is getting back to her outside shot after a rookie season playing inside

She currently leads Spar CityLift Girona in scoring, averaging 15.4 points per game to go with 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals. In 11 games, she’s shooting 45% from three-point range and 58% from the field overall.

Chicago Sun-Times

Player marketing agreements, prioritization and the balance between development and building personal brands in the WNBA

Under the league’s collective-bargaining agreement, which was ratified ahead of the 2020 season and runs through the 2027 season, the league has over $1 million to spend annually on marketing agreements. The maximum a player can earn on a player marketing agreement is $250,000.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vegas favored for 2023 WNBA All-Star Game

According to the recently released 40-game schedule, the 19th All-Star Game will be played July 15. Details are being finalized before the league makes an official announcement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kahleah Copper believes the 2022 Sky roster hasn’t seen their last days playing together

‘‘I don’t care if people come back and sign a one-year [deal],’’ Copper said. ‘‘But there’s no way we can just be done [playing together].’’

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Sky to open regular season on the road May 19 against Minnesota Lynx

For the first time in WNBA history, a record 40 regular-season games will be played.

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The WNBA still needs Candace Parker

As league expansion looms, the next era of superstars is emerging. When Candace Parker does retire, it will be players such as Kahleah Copper who are tasked with taking the league to new heights.

Chicago Sun-Times

What do the recent WNBA coaching hires mean for the Sky?

If Candace Parker returns for another season in the WNBA, she’s the Sky’s to lose in free agency.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kahleah Copper’s offseason will look a little different this year after adding a gold medal to her trophy case

Copper opted not to play overseas this season, signing a Player Marketing Agreement with the WNBA instead.

Chicago Sun-Times

The biggest questions facing the Sky this offseason start and end with their big three

The Sky’s starting five could look completely different next season or it could look exactly the same. Here are my predictions.

AAP

US thrash Canada, into basketball WC final

Red-hot tournament favourites Team USA have blown past North American rivals Canada to book their spot in the women's basketball World Cup final in Sydney.

AAP

LJ stars as Opals advance to WC semi-final

Comeback queen Lauren Jackson put in her best game of the women's World Cup to date as Australia defeated Belgium to advance to the semi-finals.

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