SHOCKING: 4 - What They Never Told You

Marina Mabrey’s keys for navigating slumps offer lesson for all

“You’re going to go through little phases where you’re not playing your best basketball, but you can’t attach your self-worth to it,” Mabrey said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023

To even get consideration from free agent-to-be Jewell Loyd, Sky have work to do

“Every person wants to play in their hometown, whether it’s playing there for college, whatever it is.” said Loyd, who played high school ball at Niles West. “There’s always a different feel. . . . At the same time, I’ve only known the Seattle Storm my whole [WNBA career].’’

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023

Mercury midseason hiring of Nick U’Ren another signal of Sky's mismanagement if they continue without separating roles

The Sky have not commented on when and if they will separate the role of coach/general manager, which is currently being fulfilled on an interim basis by Emre Vatansever following James Wade’s abrupt departure for the NBA.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023

Sky have on/off-court questions to answer during All-Star break

“Emre will be there through the 2023 season,” operating chairman Nadia Rawlinson told the Sun-Times following James Wade’s resignation. “We’re excited and confident in his ability to lead the team. We feel good about him in this role for now.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2023

Kahleah Copper is glue holding Sky together amid injuries, another losing streak and the resignation of James Wade

As the Sky embrace the All-Star break, Copper is gearing up for her third straight All-Star appearance Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2023

Emre Vatansever still working to define Sky culture under his direction

Vatansever’s way of going about getting the most out of his players differs significantly from that of former coach/general manager James Wade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2023

Marina Mabrey isn’t fazed by critics who think ‘They shouldn’t have traded that for her’

Mabrey is the Sky’s second-leading scorer, averaging a career-high 15.8 points per game halfway through the season. She’s still looking for All-Star recognition.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 9, 2023

Polling Place: Are the White Sox cooked? And pick a skipper — Pedro Grifol or David Ross

Last, we asked if the Sky should separate their coach and general manager roles.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023

Sky suffer first loss since former coach/GM James Wade’s resignation

“Everything is just moving on, and everything is going well,’’ interim coach/GM Emre Vatansever said. ‘‘I think it’s just a game that we lost. We didn’t do the things that we should do.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023

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 · Jul 7, 2023