The Latest Breaking News from Candace Parker

“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.

“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].’’

“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.”

The Liberty guard will grace the cover of this year’s WNBA edition of the video game series.

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.

“We like seeing her in her practice gear, but it’s time to see her in a uniform.”

For the first time since 2019, the Sky will not have a starter in the All-Star Game.

She’s having one of the best season’s of her career.

The former champ says she was close to returning but has no hard feelings.