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After a blockbuster matchup on Sunday that did not feature either team's headliner, the Chicago Sky hit the road to face the Washington Mystics Tuesday night in a game where both sides might need to rely on rookies to help stop their slides.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 15

Angel Reese Teammates Get Injury As Sky Falls To Lynx In Home Stand

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky suffered a loss in the hands of the Minnesota Lynx, with a game that ended with a final score of 91-78. To add to their loss, two Sky team members also fell to injury during the game, guard Ariel Atkins and forward Michaela Onyenwere.

Ariel Atkins News / ESPN / July 14

Atkins to bolt Unrivaled for Athletes Unlimited

Sky guard Ariel Atkins is making the switch from Unrivaled to Athletes Unlimited this season.

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Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Chicago Sky Directly Call Out Lynx With 3-Word Message After Saturday’s Win

The Chicago Sky made it two straight wins with a victory on Saturday, taking down the Minnesota Lynx 87–81 at Wintrust Arena. Ariel Atkins led the way with a stellar 27-point performance, while Angel Reese continued her remarkable sophomore campaign by posting her 40th career double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Chicago Sky’s Ariel Atkins Makes Personal Admission About WNBA Veteran

The Chicago Sky entered July with a 5-11 record, anchored near the bottom of the WNBA’s Eastern Conference standings. Their .313 winning percentage ranks them 10th out of 13 teams, and they’ve split their last four games heading into Tuesday.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / June 12

'Her Crown Is Heavy': Ariel Atkins Defends Angel Reese From 'Nonsense' Criticism

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.

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.

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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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WNBA News / Swish Appeal / February 24

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 / 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.

Bridget Carleton's late trey lifts Lynx, clinches No. 2 seed

Dream's Tina Charles ties WNBA mark with 193rd double-double

Watch: Brittney Griner, Rickea Jackson get into heated confrontation, both ejected

Dream coast past Sky, 86-70

WNBA Hall of Famer continues to downplay Fever's Caitlin Clark

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / September 17