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07-07-2025
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Angel Reese Names the Best Teammate She's Ever Had Without Hesitation
Angel Reese Names the Best Teammate She's Ever Had Without Hesitation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Throughout both her college and professional careers, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has had the luxury of playing with some pretty big names and talents. Advertisement Whether it was Flau'jae Johnson and Aneesah Morrow at LSU or Courtney Vandersloot and Marina Mabrey with the Sky, the list of tremendous teammates goes on and on. However, following the Sky's Sunday 80-75 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, Reese was asked about the versatility of Michaela Onyenwere. A question that casually led to her calling Onyenwere the best teammate she has ever played with. "I mean, obviously, the versatility with her," Reese said. "We can switch 3-5 and that's something that's great for us. She has been resilient for us all throughout the year with her coming in the starting lineup, coming out of it and just playing a role. She's the best teammate I've probably ever had. She's always smiling, she's always cheering even when it's not going great for her." Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Reese also said that Onyenwere can put a smile on the team's face at any time with her support, as she cheers on everyone else's accomplishments as if they were her own. Advertisement The Sky got strong outings from both Reese and Onyenwere, as they combined for 27 points and 25 rebounds. While they weren't able to pull off the upset, the Sky did show some improvements offensively and continuity-wise as it seemed to take a while to adapt to the offense of new head coach Tyler Marsh. The Sky will have a chance to bounce back on Tuesday against the Washington Mystics. Related: WNBA Referees Under Fire Over Officiating Involving Angel Reese This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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07-07-2025
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Chicago Sky Starter Gets Benched Against Lynx
Chicago Sky Starter Gets Benched Against Lynx originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky own a 5-11 record during the 2025 WNBA season after last Sunday's defeat of the Los Angeles Sparks. The 92 to 85 victory gave the Sky their second win in their last three contests, and they now sit in 12th place in the league standings. Advertisement After starting point guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a season-ending injury on June 7 against the Indiana Fever, Sky head coach Tyler Marsh was forced to make a change in the starting lineup. Between her injury and second-year center Kamilla Cardoso's temporary absence, the team has employed four different starting lineups in the nine games since Vandersloot got injured. Chicago Sky wing Rebecca Allen (9).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Sunday's contest against the 16-2 Minnesota Lynx will feature their fifth different lineup in the last 10 games, as coach Marsh made another change just before the game. Against the Lynx, fifth-year forward Michaela Onyenwere will start in place of Rebecca Allen, who had started nine straight games for the Sky before Sunday's contest against Minnesota. Advertisement "Your starting 5️⃣!" the Sky wrote. Allen has played in all 16 of the team's games this season, averaging 5.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20.5 minutes per game. The 10-year veteran will now come off the bench for the first time since June 7 against the Fever. Onyenwere will be starting her second contest of the season for Chicago, as well as her second in the last three games. She has averaged 4.3 points, 1.1 assists and 1.1 rebounds per contest this season in 12.6 minutes per night. The last time that Onyenwere started, she replaced Cardoso, who had just left the Sky to fulfill her overseas commitment. Now, she will start in place of Allen against the Lynx. Advertisement Related: Chicago Sky Coach Reacts to Angel Reese News Before Lynx Game Related: Angel Reese Had Three Words After WNBA All-Star News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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06-07-2025
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Calls Mount for Chicago Sky to Sign WNBA Player Released on Wednesday
Calls Mount for Chicago Sky to Sign WNBA Player Released on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky have a 5-11 record during the 2025 WNBA season despite losing star point guard Courtney Vandersloot after just seven games. She had been averaging 11.7 points and 5.3 assists per contest before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Advertisement 2024 WNBA All-Star forward Angel Reese has been leading the charge for the Sky, averaging 12.4 points, a league-best 12.6 rebounds and a career-high and team-best 3.8 assists per game. Ariel Atkins is the team's leading scorer with 14.6 points a night. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Sparks waived starting point guard Odyssey Sims, a 2019 WNBA All-Star who had been averaging 9.8 points and 3.5 assists per game this season. After the Sparks announced this roster move, fans began clamoring for the Sky to sign Sims as a replacement for Vandersloot. Several made posts on social media about the Sky acquiring the former Los Angeles star. Advertisement "Chicago, pick up the phone!" one fan said. "Not my another replied. "Come to Sky Town, ur needed." "@chicagosky 😏 ifykyk my girl is a beastttt," a fan chimed in. "Chicago, pick her up, she can play," another responded. Former Los Angeles Sparks guard Odyssey Sims (0). Kirby Lee-Imagn Images "Sky better pick her up asap," a fan wrote. "Opportunity for Sky," another said. "We'll be without Sloot this year. Contract time." "@JeffPagliocca, you said you making moves after Americup," one fan pointed out. "Well, the moves start NOW!" "Chicago Should Go Go Her Now!" another commented. Sims is a 12-year WNBA veteran who has played for five different franchises. She was third on the Sparks in assists per game and fifth in points this season before her sudden release. Advertisement The Sky will return from a six-day break on Sunday against the 14-2 Minnesota Lynx. Tipoff will be at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Related: Chicago Sky Issue Emerges After WNBA's Controversial Decision Related: WNBA Fans React to Kamilla Cardoso's Heated Moment While Away From Chicago Sky This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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30-06-2025
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Chicago Sky Make Big Angel Reese Announcement on Sunday
Chicago Sky Make Big Angel Reese Announcement on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky entered Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks coming off a hard-fought loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night, sitting at 4–11 overall and fifth in the Eastern Conference standings. Advertisement Despite missing veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot—who is out for the season—and rookie standout Kamilla Cardoso, currently representing Brazil in the FIBA AmeriCup, the Sky delivered an impressive performance, defeating the Sparks for the second time in three games. Leading the way was second-year star Angel Reese, who made history during the game. She recorded her 36th career double-double, and the team announced that Reese has now entered the franchise's all-time top 10 for rebounds. She has officially surpassed 644 total rebounds—and counting. "BOARD BARBIE," Sky posted. "Angel Reese just entered the Chicago Sky's all-time top 10 for rebounds, and she's only in YEAR 2. Anything off that board? yeah, it's HERS. Fans reacted to Reese's accomplishment: "THIS IS CRAZY [explicit] MY GOAT," a fan said. Advertisement Another fan posted, "She's a hall of famer already, can't change my mind." Someone else added, "And we still have more than half of the year left btw." "She playing so good right now. Tears of joys," a fan shared. One more fan commented, "Stop playing with AR-5 stats man.... Put them up. Ball don't lie.. Treat her fairly." Chicago Sky forward Angel Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Reese entered Sunday's clash averaging 11.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.8 steals per game—making her the only player in the WNBA currently averaging a double-double. Those numbers are set to climb following the Sky's 92–85 victory over the Sparks, as Reese posted an impressive stat line: 24 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, and one steal, leading Chicago to its fifth win of the season. Advertisement Related: Camera Catches Caitlin Clark's Immediate Reaction to Being Named WNBA All-Star Captain This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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27-06-2025
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Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith has standout game in Chicago's 1st Commissioner's Cup win
The post Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith has standout game in Chicago's 1st Commissioner's Cup win appeared first on ClutchPoints. Chicago Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith had a standout game that was critical in the team's first win in the Commissioner's Cup. The Sky are now 3-7 after the 78-66 victory over the Connecticut Sun. The headline performance was from Angel Reese, who became the second-youngest player in WNBA history to record a triple-double. Advertisement It was, however, Van Lith that led the team in points with a career high 16 on 6/8 shooting. The 2025 first-round pick out of TCU has gone through some expected growing pains early on in her first season. It's never easy for these athletes, in most cases, to go from playing college basketball to just a few years later competing at the professional level. But now the Sky need consistent production from the point guard position more than ever after the devastating injury to legendary floor general Courtney Vandersloot. And Van Lith delivered against the Sun, showcasing her offensive versatility throughout the contest. The Chicago Sky is very much a work in progress in 2025. While the team added some savvy veterans to the roster over the offseason, this team's success largely revolves around the continued development of Angel Reese and Kamilia Cardoso. Both of these young frontcourt players have had some terrific performances and struggled at times, especially against elite teams. Aside from an early-season loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, all of the Sky's defeats have come to teams expecting to make the postseason. But Chicago is not out of any playoff race yet, even though the team is eliminated in the Commissioner's Cup. The Sky currently sits in fifth place in the Eastern Conference at 1-3, trailing the Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, and New York Liberty by two games with one game left in the competition. The Sky additionally trails the Fever by two games for the eighth seed should the postseason start today. Advertisement The franchise missed the playoffs last year for the first time since 2018 and is still in the middle of a rebuild. While there were some high hopes for this squad heading into 2025, the Vandersloot injury really hurts. The 36-year-old is one of the greatest point guards in league history and has an impact on this team that extends beyond the court. While Van Lith cannot replace Vandersloot, if she can provide a boost in her role off the bench, that will give Cardoso and Reese some much-needed help as they try to develop into reliable first and second options. Related: Sky's Angel Reese reveals change that helped her reach triple-double Related: Sky's Angel Reese makes 'unstoppable' declaration after 1st career triple-double
