James Kay

Freelance journo | bylines: @chicagotribune @AP_Sports @TeamUSA @WatchMarquee @MarketWatch | Co-host @TheSkyhookPod🎙he/him

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

Update: this is my last article for The Next this season. Unfortunately, after a few recent financial hiccups, I have to indefinitely step away from covering the Sky day-to-day as I figure out my $ situation.

I'll still be doing the podcast (can't get rid of me entirely!) (1/2)

[The IX Sports @TheIXSports]

A new chapter of Chicago Sky basketball is being written. Our @James_M_Kay shares how the Sky are adjusting after the departure of head coach and GM James Wade. #WNBATwitter
https://t.co/75iyqj3ZMJ

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

@StayTrueSDot3 @kwandarykitten Ugh Stephen you’re too kind, my friend. Appreciate you and what you bring to this space 🙏🏻

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

@Trinkwald Appreciate this a lot, Stephen 💙 thanks for listening and for the support you’ve given us throughout the years!

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

Logged back in*

Haven’t missed Twitter and I *especially* haven’t missed my Twitter typos lol

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

Logged back to share that The Skyhook Pod is coming to end. We'll have one more ep in the near future (more info below).

I have so much more to add but it's been a blast building this show with Chris since 2019. Appreciate anyone who has ever tuned in over the years 💙

[The Skyhook Podcast @TheSkyhookPod]

Thanks for everything, Skytown 💙💛

As we stated below, if you have any questions or final thoughts you want to share with us for our final episode, reach out to us at [email protected] or DM us.

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

@kwandarykitten @crinamm @StayTrueSDot3 Hey and cheers to you hosting The Sky CHGO pod 🍻

[Annie Costabile @AnnieCostabile]

Across the board, too. I heard over and over this year dealing with issues, “well, they’re learning.”

The WNBA is a professional sports league not a grad studies program.

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

@DravesZachary @KarliBell33 @AnnieCostabile @StayTrueSDot3 @ariivory Thanks Zach 💙

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

*a close out game

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

All I can think about right now: A’ja Wilson’s path to becoming the WNBA’s GOAT has never been more clear than it is now. She’s not there yet but at 27 years old she has plenty of time to add to her case.

24&16 in an elimination game is fuckin gutsy.

Just wow.

[Rachel Galligan @RachGall]

A’ja Wilson is your 2023 WNBA Finals MVP.

[Khristina @Khristina]

The Aces are the first team since the Los Angeles Sparks to win back-to-back titles.

[Meghan Montemurro @M_Montemurro]

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner, shortstop Dansby Swanson and left fielder Ian Happ have been named NL finalists at their position for the Gold Glove award.

[Mina Kimes @minakimes]

This Phillies team is irresistible

[Kevin Pelton @kpeltonWBB]

As a reminder of the magnitude of the issue, beyond the three healthy starters and Alysha Clark, the remaining four Las Vegas players -- at least one of whom will have to be on the court at all times on Wednesday -- have played a total of 97 minutes in the playoffs.

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

Important thread from Michael here ⬇️

[Michael Voepel @MAVoepel]

Concern over @PhoenixMercury head coach choice is many-layered, including about implicit bias in hiring. A Black woman who played in @WNBA was elevated to Mercury interim head coach to clean up the messes of the previous year and half and worked to rebuild players' confidence ...

[Sana Saeed @SanaSaeed]

The Onion, ladies and gentlemen.

[Across the Timeline @WBBTimeline]

2 years ago today the Chicago Sky won the 2021 WNBA championship 3-1 over the Phoenix Mercury!

Finals MVP Kahleah Copper led the way with 17.0 PPG and 5.5 RPG on 50.0% shooting from the field.

[Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn]

ESPN Sources: Orlando Magic assistant Nate Tibbetts is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the Phoenix Mercury. Tibbetts — who’s also been an assistant with Portland and Cleveland — will become the highest paid coach in WNBA history.

[James Kay @James_M_Kay]

@StayTrueSDot3 Keep crushing it dude 👊 can't wait to see where your career takes you