Chicago Sky co-owner Nadia Rawlinson knew things were serious. It’s what led the Sky to form a unique partnership to protect the roster on the internet.

Chicago Sky Earn Embarrassing Honor From WNBA Players originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In an anonymous survey recently conducted by "The Athletic" among WNBA players, the Chicago Sky found themselves topping a list no franchise wants to headline. The Sky were named the league’s worst-run organization, receiving 40.7% of the player votes.

Hailey Van Lith had an exceptional college basketball career playing for three schools and now is on the roster of WNBA's Chicago Sky.

The Atlanta Dream (12-9) and Chicago Sky (7-14) will square off on Wednesday in an afternoon matinee. This matchup features two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the middle of the standings.

The WNBA is celebrating the halfway mark of the 2025 season this weekend in Indianapolis, but looming labor issues could dampen spirits. The big picture: The WNBA is the hottest brand in pro sports. Owners who in the early aughts struggled to find investors for their distressed assets are now clamoring for a piece of a rapidly expanding pie.

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Napheesa Collier had 29 points, five assists and three steals, Courtney Williams added 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 91-78.

Chicago Sky teammates from left, Elizabeth Williams, Marina Mabrey, Angel Reese, Diamond DeShields, and Dana Evans, huddle during a game against the Sparks on May 30 at Wintrust Arena.

The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement is set to expire Oct. 31. If the league and players don’t reach a new deal by then, a work stoppage could begin.