Christopher Smith

Former Chicago Sky Reporter for ClutchPoints

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The Sky have released a statement on the hiring of former Las Vegas Aces assistant coach Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, via a team press release:

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RT @ClutchPoints: Tyler Marsh is signing a multi-year contract to become the head coach of the Chicago Sky, per @BobbyMarks42. https://t.co…

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Chicago Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca revealed insight into the qualities the team seeks in its next head coach at Wednesday's practice facility construction ceremony:

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@Marc30Tw It does seem unlikely that she'll leave LSU, especially considering her history in Louisiana and her success there, but her relationship with Angel Reese and proven experience could be a draw for the Sky. It may be a long shot, but it doesn't hurt to try.

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The Sky will have several options to consider for their now vacant head coaching job, but two top-tier candidates stand out and make sense for the organization and its players:

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The Sky released a statement from Co-Owner and Operating Chairman Nadia Rawlinson on Friday morning regarding the team's decision to part ways with Teresa Weatherspoon:

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The Sky have reportedly parted ways with first-year head coach Teresa Weatherspoon in a shocking move just days after the 2024 regular season's end:

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Angel Reese gave reporters a detailed glimpse of her wrist rehab plan with a promising injury update during her exit interview on Tuesday:

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Dana Evans, Isabelle Harrison, and Teresa Weatherspoon touched on the season's challenges, the need to improve, and proud points in their immediate reflections after the Sky's season-ending loss to the Sun:

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Statements from GM Jeff Pagliocca, Elizabeth Williams, and more insight in the full story below:

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The Sky have signed Elizabeth Williams to a contract extension through the 2025 season, the team announced on Thursday morning.

GM Jeff Pagliocca stated the Sky are "thrilled" Williams is staying in Chicago, praised her leadership, and can't wait to see her healthy again.

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The Sky have signed Elizabeth Williams to a contract extension through the 2025 season, the team announced on Thursday morning.

GM Jeff Pagliocca stated the Sky are "thrilled" Williams is staying in Chicago, praised her leadership, and can't wait to see her healthy again.

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The Sky took another tough blow in their 86-70 Dream loss, but their mentality about the playoffs remains the same.

Here's what Brianna Turner, Rachel Banham, and Teresa Weatherspoon had to say after Tuesday's game:

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Teresa Weatherspoon's message after the Sky lost their last home game of the season to the Mercury:

"We played our a** off tonight. We gave ourselves a chance to win. That, I'm extremely proud of... There's no give up in these young ladies... We still got two [games] to go."

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Kamilla Cardoso getting in a couple of free throws before the Sky's last home game of the season versus the Mercury:

Cardoso said she is comfortable and ready to go for Sunday evening's matchup, per Teresa Weatherspoon.

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Chennedy Carter's message after the Sky took a blow in their playoff chances with their Lynx loss:

"We still here. We ain't going nowhere. We still here. For sure. We're coming out with the same [winning] mindset. Every game."

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Kamilla Cardoso on why the Sky's energy was low in their 31-point Mystics Loss:

"We want to compete, and we want to win. So I honestly don't have an answer for you, but this was embarrassing. So I hope we figure out what was wrong... and fix it for our next game."

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Recently-signed Sky forward Kaela Davis gets shots up before the Mystics game:

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Roster update:

The Sky have signed Kaela Davis to a roster hardship contract, the team announced on Wednesday morning.

Davis, a 6'2" forward, appeared in 102 games with 22 career starts over five seasons (2017-2019, 2020, 2022). She previously spent time with the Sky in 2022.

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Angel Reese injury update from the Sky:

Reese underwent successful surgery on her fractured left wrist and is taking steps toward a healthy recovery, the team announced on Tuesday evening. Reese is expected to start rehabilitation in the coming weeks.

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Diamond DeShields (ankle) has been added to the Sky's injury report and is out for Wednesday's game against the Mystics, the team announced on Tuesday evening.