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Sky Cancel Exit Interviews With Trio of Players
Aug 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Injured Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (C) looks on from the bench during the first half of a WNBA game against the Golden State Valkyries at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
The 2025 WNBA season is not over for everyone. However, it is for the Chicago Sky. Aside from missing the WNBA Playoffs for the second year in a row, another grim remind the Sky's season is over are upcoming exit interviews. In the case for three players, Chicago's front office canceled interviews for an intriguing trio of athletes. Jeremy Beren with Yahoo Sports was one of the first to report that the Sky elected not to follow through with exit interviews with two-time WNBA All-Star forward Angel Reese. The Sky also chose not to conduct exit interviews with veteran Courtney Vandersloot and guard Ariel Atkins. Of the three players, Reese is the only one still under contract for Chicago. Vandersloot (though she expressed her desire to return to the Sky) and Atkins are slated to be free agents. "The exit interview reversal potentially points to significant developments regarding these three players," said Bener. "General manager Jeff Pagliocca previously indicated that a healthy Vandersloot will have a role on

This article first appeared on Chicago Sky On SI and was syndicated with permission.

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