Sky star Kahleah Copper’s third All-Star nod means most because of how she earned it “Adversity is a real thing, but to not put your head down or quit says a lot,” Copper said. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 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
Sky’s fourth-quarter struggles compounded by mental hurdle of ‘punching back’ Whether it’s unforced turnovers or a stretch of missed shots, the Sky have had a hard time recovering from in-game adversity. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2023
Sky falter in fourth quarter, drop second straight to Dream Kahleah Copper finished one point shy of her career high after being held scoreless in the final 10 minutes. 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
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
James Wade’s exit for the NBA makes Kahleah Copper’s future in Chicago even more uncertain “I have a whole season to finish going into free agency next year,” Copper said. “I have to show up and be the best version of myself.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2023
Sky have opportunity to separate coach, GM after James Wade’s exit, but will they? As all other WNBA franchises have signaled, professional sports teams need separation between the court and the front office. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023
James Wade says decision to leave Sky was opportunity to ‘further myself as a coach’ Wade affirmed that his decision was in no way shaped by a concern that he could potentially lose his job at the end of the season. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023
Coach/GM James Wade leaves Sky at midseason to join Raptors coaching staff CHICAGO — Chicago Sky coach and general manager James Wade resigned from the team Saturday to accept an assistant coaching position with the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, leaving the WNBA franchise reeling in the midst of a rebuilding season. Chicago Tribune · Jul 1, 2023
Courtney Williams notches first career triple-double in Sky’s 86-78 win over Sparks Williams finished with 12 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023
Patience pays off for Sky’s Courtney Williams Williams led the Sky to an 80-63 victory over the Sparks with a game-high 21 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023
Sky’s Kahleah Copper figures to be lock for WNBA All-Star reserve “I definitely feel like I deserve it,” Copper said. “But, we’ll see how it plays out.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2023 From bad to worse, Sky losing streak extends to six Kahleah Copper scored a career-high 29 points, passing two-time MVP Elena Delle Donne on the Sky’s all-time scoring list with 2,183 points.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2023 Sky absent among WNBA All-Star starters For the first time since 2019, the Sky will not have a starter in the All-Star Game.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2023 Where do the Sky go from here? In the midst of a five-game losing streak, it’s time for the Sky’s certified leader, Kahleah Copper, to take control.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2023 Sky’s fifth straight loss a result of bigger issues than energy, team has a ‘virus’ After suffering their fifth straight loss Thursday, an 80-59 defeat to the Mystics, it was clear the issue is less about energy and more about compatibility.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2023 Dwyane Wade confirms he’s taking a ‘deep look’ at investing in Sky “I’ve taken a deep look at the WNBA, a deep look at the Chicago Sky and a deep look at if this is a place that Dwyane Wade should be part of,” Wade said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2023 Sky’s Alanna Smith a bright spot amid team’s slump Through 12 games (nine starts), she’s averaging 10.3 points, a team-high 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 19, 2023 Dana Evans and Marina Mabrey are building a key backcourt connection for Chicago Sky: ‘It relieves pressure for both of us’ The Chicago Sky faced an important test Thursday: Can this new-look roster withstand the absence of Kahleah Copper?
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2023 Sky attribute fourth consecutive loss to familiar energy issues “We’ve lost seven straight and won a championship the same year. We don’t turn on each other in Chicago,” coach/general manager James Wade said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2023 Sky’s Morgan Bertsch returns to the court after eight-game absence with ankle injury She scored a team-high 16 points in a loss Sunday to the Mystics.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2023 Sky facing tough stretch as they try to snap skid Of the Sky’s nine games leading into the All-Star break, six are against teams in the top five of the standings. The other three are against the Dream and Fever, both of whom have beaten the Sky once.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023 Sky blow late lead to Fever in third straight loss The Sky (5-6) held a seven-point lead with seven minutes to play in the fourth quarter, but an 11-0 run by the Fever erased it.