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After the Chicago Sky’s 85-66 loss to the undefeated New York Liberty on June 10, forward Angel Reese put together one of her strongest games of the season.

Washington Mystics News / Bleacher Report / June 11

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Chicago Sky News / ChiCitySports / June 2

Chicago Sky star claims ‘our fan base is insane’

Based on the comments thrown on social media, Chicago Sky fans are passionate about their favorite WNBA team. There has been a lot of heated debate on X and Facebook as the Sky weathered a 0-4 start to the season before winning two straight games over the Dallas Wings.

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Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Angel Reese Reacts to Chicago Sky's Ariel Atkins Announcement on Saturday

The Chicago Sky are now riding a two-game winning streak with back-to-back victories over the Dallas Wings. After defeating the Wings 97-92 several days

WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 31

Ariel Atkins, Angel Reese lead Sky past short-handed Wings

Ariel Atkins poured in 26 points and Angel Reese racked up a season-high 14 points with nine rebounds as the Chicago Sky defeated the short-handed Dallas Wings 94-83 on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Chicago Sky Veteran Speaks Up After Fourth Straight Loss

The Chicago Sky have struggled to find their way so far during the 2025 WNBA season as they have an 0-4 record in the early going. This four-game losing streak to begin the year is tied for the worst start in franchise history.

WNBA News / ChiCitySports / May 18

Chicago Sky receiving shame for Angel Reese Player of the Game post after 93-58 loss

There was little doubt that Angel Reese was the best player on the court for the Chicago Sky on Saturday. Reese recorded a double-double, scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds in a game the Indiana Fever won 93-58 in front of 17,274 fans at Gainbridge Arena.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Chicago Sky Facing New Criticism Over Offseason Decision

The Chicago Sky got to sit back and watch the WNBA action on Friday night as the team prepared for its season opener against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday afternoon.

Washington Mystics News / The Lead / May 1

Sykes, Dolson the Anchors of the New Mystics Era

The new era in Washington started with a change of leadership. A new general manager and head coach were hired, Ariel Atkins was traded, and Elena Delle Donne retired, moving up to the front office.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Chicago Sky Make Roster Move on Wednesday

The Chicago Sky, coming off a challenging 13-27 season, have already been active in reshaping their team. In recent months, veteran acquisitions such

Washington Mystics News / DC Sports King / March 10

Top prospects for Mystics: Maximizing their three first-round picks

The Washington Mystics have landed three first-round picks in the 2025 WNBA draft. After a trade that sent six-year vet Ariel Atkins to the Chicago Sky, the Mystics now obtain the third, fourth, and sixth overall pick.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Mystics Land ‘Extremely Rare’ Center in Mock Draft After Sky Trade

On Sunday night, the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics pulled off a major WNBA trade. The deal sent guard Ariel Atkins to the Sky in exchange for the No.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Unrivaled Makes Announcement About Angel Reese's New Sky Teammate

WNBA fans won't need to wait until May to see Angel Reese play with her new Chicago Sky teammate, Ariel Atkins. The Sky traded for Atkins on Sunday, sending the No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / February 24

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Atkins to Chicago!

The Chicago Sky have sent the No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft to the Washington Mystics for Ariel Atkins. Just when the waters of WNBA free agency had seemed to have settled, the Chicago Sky made a splash.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / February 23

Report: Mystics send F Ariel Atkins to Sky for No. 3 draft pick

The Chicago Sky acquired two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins from the Washington Mystics, who received Chicago's No. 3 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, per an ESPN report on Sunday.

WNBA News / Bleacher Nation / February 23

TRADE: Sky Reportedly Land All-Star Ariel Atkins in Exchange for No. 3 Pick

The Chicago Sky have found an All-Star guard for Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. According to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews, the Sky have made a move for Ariel Atkins of the Washington Mystics.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 18

Liberty seal top overall seed, drop Mystics under playoff line

Breanna Stewart collected team highs with 15 points and 10 rebounds as the New York Liberty clinched the league's best record and top seed in the WNBA playoffs.

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WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / September 17