Shaq showed up to the ‘Inside the NBA’ set looking like one of the Rugrats after losing a bet to Candace Parker Shaq is truly a man of his word. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 2023
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 · Jan 21, 2023
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2023
Jamal Crawford Gets Surprise Popcorn Shower in 'NBA on TNT' Debut The former three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year was completely clueless in the moment. Sports Illustrated · Jan 11, 2023
What will it take for the Sky to keep Vandersloot in the picture? There are a handful of WNBA greats who have won multiple championships in one jersey. Vandersloot has the potential to do that, too. But gone are the days that she is blindly loyal to the franchise that drafted her. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023
WNBA Free Agency 2023: Ranking the top-15 players, including Breanna Stewart and Diana Taurasi Listing the top-15 WNBA free agents. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2023
A look back at Chicago sports in 2022, a year defined by heartbreak Chicago sports fans had high expectations for 2022, making the reality of what actually took place all the more crushing. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022
Forbes Announces World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes of 2022 The 25 women mentioned accumulated an estimated $285 million this year. Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2022
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 · Dec 17, 2022
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 · Dec 16, 2022
How Azura Stevens’ 2022 season put her in prime position for free agency As an unrestricted free agent, Stevens can negotiate with any team when free agency begins in mid-January. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2022
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].’’ Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2022
Seven Key WNBA Matchups to Watch in 2023 The schedule release for the upcoming season highlights some top-tier matchups and thrilling rematches. Sports Illustrated · Nov 30, 2022
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 Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 19, 2022 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 · Nov 12, 2022 Commentary: Brittney Griner never should have been in Russia The greatest women’s basketball players aren’t playing year-round, taking as little as a week to two weeks off between the WNBA season and their season overseas, strictly for the love of the game. They’re playing to make up for lost revenue because of low salaries in the U.S.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2022 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 · Nov 3, 2022 Candace Parker is the subject of first documentary from ESPN’s W. Studios A release date has not been set for the film directed by Joie Jacoby.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2022 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.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 26, 2022 Steph Curry Hilariously Calls Out Kevin Harlan After a Free Throw Jinx Curry and Kevin Harlan gave us a great television moment after the missed FT.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2022 Sky coaching staff wears many hats during WNBA offseason Seven of the Sky’s 11 players currently are playing overseas, with most of them having to report within a two-week period after the WNBA season concluded. As for Wade’s coaching staff, well, they’re no different.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 21, 2022 Sparks to Hire Curt Miller Away From Sun, per Report Los Angeles has reportedly found its next coach to lead the franchise.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 28, 2022 Jamal Crawford will reportedly join TNT’s NBA broadcasts, and he’s a perfect Dwyane Wade replacement Jamal Crawford will work alongside Shaquille O'Neal, Candace Parker, and Adam Lefkoe.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2022 WNBA wants players to prioritize the league but at what cost? The supermax base salary in the WNBA is $228,094, but players like Breanna Stewart are making upwards of seven figures overseas.