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WNBA Chicago Sky big Alanna Smith releases a 3-point jumper off her fingertips while in midair, as Minnesota Lynx guard Tiffany Mitchell lunges toward her with an outstretched arm in an attempt to contest the shot.

Sunday Notes, Week 3: How to beat the Sky, Ionescu’s improvements, Alanna Smith and Horston’s breakouts

By Emily Adler / June 11, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down cracks in the Chicago Sky’s defense, some breakout performances and the Xs and Os behind it all.

Kahleah Copper stands with her hands on her hips. White letters on an orange background say "Investment in Sky Town"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Investment in Sky Town

By The Next / June 8, 2023

What does the new Chicago Sky ownership group mean for the team and the league?

Sky wing Kahleah Copper (2) goes for a layup over Sun center Brionna Jones (42). Jones has both of her arms outstreched to contest the layup.

Takeaways from the Chicago Sky’s first week of the 2023 season

By James Kay / May 25, 2023

Sky come out of first road trip undefeated

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker holds the ball on the perimeter as New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones defends during a preseason scrimmage.

Sunday Notes, early-season and preseason edition: Fun in Dallas and flashes of excellence in New York

By Emily Adler / May 21, 2023

Plus, roster decisions everywhere

New York Liberty big wing Breanna Stewart dribbles downhill while Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson defends her from the side, in a matchup of WNBA preseason favorites.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Emily Adler / May 18, 2023

MVP, ROY, and a ton of fun off-the-wall questions asked and answered

Sky wing Kahleah Copper (2) goes for a layup over Sun center Brionna Jones (42). Jones has both of her arms outstreched to contest the layup.

2023 WNBA season preview: Chicago Sky

By James Kay / May 17, 2023

Traces of 2019 Sky entangled in 2023 team’s DNA

‘This would be Canada’s team’: Sights and sounds from the WNBA’s first game in Canada

By James Kay / May 14, 2023

U.S. ambassador of Canada: Having team in Toronto would be important for both the WNBA and Canada

Dallas Wings big Isabelle Harrison dribbles as she post-up Connecticut Sun big Alyssa Thomas from the free-throw line extended

Chicago Sky training camp Day 3: Isabelle Harrison’s introduction to Chicago culture

By James Kay / May 3, 2023

Harrison: I really like James Wade’s pace, coaching style

Indiana Fever big Alanna Smith holds the ball beyond the arc while looking upcourt for a passing option, as Connecticut Sun big Alyssa Thomas guards her

Chicago Sky training camp Day 2: Alanna Smith looks to take overseas success back to the WNBA

By James Kay / May 1, 2023

Anneli Maley: The Alanna [Smith] you see now is not the Alanna you would have seen before

Chicago Sky point guard Dana Evans dribbles up the court around the halfcourt line while looking across the court

New-look Chicago Sky keep some things the same as training camp begins

By James Kay / April 30, 2023

Dana Evans comes to training camp with more muscle