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Fever Earn Second Consecutive Top Pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft Lottery

Indiana secured the top pick in next April’s draft.

Sports Illustrated

Fever star Verity Simmons announces shock retirement

West Coast Fever star Verity Simmons says she made the decision to retire after realising she could no longer give 100 per cent to the cause.

AAP

What’s at stake if the Sky fail to make playoffs?

Lottery rules and the Sky’s odds of sending the No. 1 pick to the Wings if they fail to make the playoffs.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Sky earn convincing victory vs. Fever, regain control of their postseason positioning

The Sky shot 49.4% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range en route to a 96-69 rout in Indianapolis.

Chicago Sun-Times

Late-game execution failures result in Sky’s loss to Liberty

“We couldn’t execute this game,” Interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever said. “They really turned it up and we just couldn’t respond to it. We should have, but we couldn’t.”

Chicago Sun-Times

As playoff race heats up, Sky need to figure out fourth-quarter struggles

“Experiences are your best teachers,” Courtney Williams said, “being so close, getting our feelings hurt by the end of the game. We are just going to keep getting our feelings hurt until we figure it out.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Why the WNBA trade deadline is just another day

For the Sky — a team who, if the season ended today, would just narrowly make the playoffs — a trade should, at the very least, be a consideration.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Alanna Smith in the conversation for most improved player

Smith leads the Sky in rebounds per game, averaging 6.8, to go with her 9.5 points and 1.6 blocks.

Chicago Sun-Times

As trade deadline approaches, Sky don’t appear to be active despite clear need for changes

Former coach/GM James Wade’s hurried attempt to stop the bleeding in the wake of the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley not only failed to prevent a rebuild, but it also poses a realistic hindrance to the Sky’s future success.

Chicago Sun-Times

Checking in With the WNBA’s 2023 Rookie Class

As the league heads into the All-Star break, here’s how some top rookies have been adjusting to the pros.

Sports Illustrated

Former Sky assistant, Sun coach Stephanie White weighs in on dual coach/general manager role

White has never served in the dual role of coach and general manager, but her feelings are similar to those around the league: They are two jobs meant for two separate people.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart Select 2023 WNBA All-Star Game Rosters

The two superstars drafted their teams for next Saturday’s game.

Sports Illustrated

Swifts stun Fever to reach Super Netball grand final

The NSW Swifts booked their place in the Super Netball grand final, thanks to some clutch shooting from Sophie Fawns in a 65-64 win over the West Coast Fever.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Consistency remains hurdle for Sky four games ahead of WNBA All-Star break

The most impactful area of improvement in Wednesday’s win was the Sky’s reduced turnovers. They finished with 13 against the Sparks after averaging 16.5 per game through their losing streak.

The New Daily

West Coast Fever beats Melbourne Vixens to seal Super Netball preliminary final berth

West Coast Fever has kept its Super Netball title defence alive with a hard-fought 64-57 minor semi-final win over Melbourne Vixens.

Chicago Sun-Times

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 Sun-Times

Sky aren’t panicking, despite league-worst four-game skid

“If you’re looking at it in the scheme of 11 games, then maybe you’ll call it a skid,” Marina Mabrey said. “If you’re looking at it in 40 games, it’s a wave.”

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Chicago Tribune

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

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

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.

AAP

Fever shocked in Magpies' last-ever Super Netball game

The Fever will have to defend their crown via a knockout final after being stunned 65-62 by Collingwood in Launceston.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fever rookie Aliyah Boston making WNBA history

In the early returns for WNBA All-Star voting, Boston’s 23,594 votes were fourth-most behind A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky prioritizing mental focus as they navigate two-game skid

“To me, everyone has an individual duty to be ready to play and use your strengths when it’s your time,” guard Marina Mabrey says.

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