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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Why this FIBA Women's World Cup basketball team might be the United States' best one yet

A young Team USA is breaking records in Sydney at the Women's Basketball World Cup. Could this be the best team we've seen out of the United States?

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Kahleah Copper’s willpower has again brought her opportunity, this time representing Team USA at the FIBA World Cup

Kahleah Copper is one of eight players making their World Cup debut, along with her Rutgers teammate, the Sky’s 2015 17th overall draft pick, Betnijah Laney, who plays for the New York Liberty.

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Kahleah Copper discusses the Sky’s playoff loss and reconnecting with former Rutgers teammate Betnijah Laney

PHILADELPHIA — Chicago Sky guard Kahleah Copper didn’t have much time to process the 72-63 loss against the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Sept. 8.

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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.

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Playoff loss leaves Sky wondering ‘what if’

As the Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces play for the WNBA title, all that’s left for the Sky to do is look back on what might have been.

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Sky facing offseason overhaul after Game 5 loss to Sun

Free agent Courtney Vandersloot is sure to have other options, and veterans Candace Parker and Allie Quigley might be retiring.

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Picture Chicago: 15 must-see images from Sun-Times photographers this past week

Kids enjoy the final days of summer, Chicago police honor fallen officers, the Sky reach the end of the line and more in our best unseen pics of the week.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Sky’s title defense ends as the Connecticut Sun score the final 18 points of Game 5 to rally for a 72-63 win

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky won’t get the chance to defend their WNBA championship after they lost Game 5 of their semifinal series to the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Thursday at Wintrust Arena.

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Sun drop ‘messy’ messaging and grab a dominant victory against Sky

The Sun beat the Sky with a free-flowing offensive performance, much like what the Sky is known for. They shot 56.9% from the field and 40% from three.

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Sky’s history bodes well for the franchise ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday

The franchise’s first opportunity to play in a Game 4 was in 2016 when they faced Candace Parker and the eSparks in the semifinals

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Candace Parker gets 27th playoff double-double, tying Tamika Catchings for No. 1

Four Sky players scored in double figures Sunday, and the bench combined for 17 points.

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Sky are one win away from the WNBA Finals after 76-72 win over Sun in Game 3

Candace Parker’s 16-point, 11-rebound double-double was the 27th of her playoff career, tying Tamika Catchings for No. 1 All-Time.

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Sky’s mental approach can’t be overlooked

“When it comes to playoffs, the mental approach sets the legends apart from the really good players,” James Wade said.

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