Chicago Sky

Chicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker walks up the court while flashing the "three" symbol with both hands. Sky wing Kahleah Copper walks up confidently behind her, and Las Vegas Aces players walk away from them towards the bench for a huddle.

How Candace Parker’s planned WNBA return impacts the Chicago Sky

By James Kay / November 16, 2022

‘Right now, yeah, I’m game’

Major explosion occurs in Istanbul, a hub for top women’s basketball players

By Isabel Rodrigues / November 13, 2022

On Nov. 14, a source confirmed the safety of all WNBA players in the region to The Next.

Four images of All-WNBA selections in a collage: on the top-left, a shot of Las Vegas point guard Kelsey Plum from behind, holding her follow-through as the ball falls through the hoop, with fans in the background celebrating but out of focus; on the top-right, Phoenix Mercury point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith drives from the key past Connecticut Sun combo guard Natisha Hiedeman, who is falling over towards her; on the bottom-left, Los Angeles Sparks big Nneka Ogwumike jogs up the court while pointing ahead; on the bottom-right, a shot of New York Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu from behind, holding a finger up while looking out towards her teammates and Washington Mystics players

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Awards: All-WNBA

By Emily Adler / September 14, 2022

The Next’s official 2022 WNBA awards wrapping up with All-WNBA

Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley (14) drives to the basket as Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) defends during Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Sept. 4, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

Chicago Sky enter free agency with uncertainty after being upset in playoffs

By James Kay / September 10, 2022

Kahleah Copper: Loss to Connecticut ‘really hasn’t sunk in yet’

Diamond DeShields (1) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics on June 12, 2022. Photo credit: Domenic Allegra

‘It validates the work I’m doing’: Diamond DeShields striving towards 2022 USAB roster

By Hayden Cilley / September 9, 2022

A change of roles expanded DeShields game into a potential Team USA roster spot

Sun big Jonquel Jones (35) goes for a layup as Sky big Azura Stevens (35) defends.

Daily Briefing — Sept. 9, 2022: SKYFALL — Connecticut Sun eliminate Chicago Sky, advance to finals

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 9, 2022

Plus, some reflections for Skytown — Love, the Sacramento Monarchs

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Locked on Women’s Basketball: Candace Parker and the Chicago Sky are on the brink, keys to Game 5 WNBA Playoffs 

By The Next / September 8, 2022

James Kay joins host Howard Megdal to discuss Game 5 predictions and what needs to change for the Sky to win

Sun off-ball guard DiJonai Carrington (21) drives to the basket. Sky poing guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) defends from the right, her arms are raised up. Sky off-ball guard Allie Quigley (14) defends from the left, her arms outstretched

Daily Briefing — Sept. 8, 2022: Sky return to Chicago for do-or-die Game 5

By Isabel Rodrigues / September 8, 2022

Plus: NCAA shoe deals and new hires

Chicago Sky guard Courtney Williams is pictured driving to the basket as a member of her former team, the Connecticut Sun.

‘Courtney Williams was herself’

By Jacqueline LeBlanc / September 8, 2022

How Courtney Williams got her groove back to help the Sun force Game 5

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Locked on Women’s Basketball: Lin Dunn reflects on Sue Bird, charts course for NaLyssa Smith and the Indiana Fever 

By The Next / September 7, 2022

Howard and Lin Dunn discuss yesterday’s semifinal matches plus Dunn planning a new coach-lottery strategy to end Indiana’s bad luck and Sue Bird’s last game in a Seattle uniform