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Golden State Valkyries players Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini huddle up in the paint during a break in play. A tightly packed crowd fills the seats of an arena in the background.

WNBA Notes: Which teams already regret their choices for the Valkyries expansion draft?

By Emily Adler / July 6, 2025

Welcome back to WNBA Notes, your journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA. Today we’re looking at the expansion draft and regrets. For reference, since this notebook comes out over the weekend, I define “this week” as the prior Sunday through last night (Saturday, July 5). Tankathon Check-in To be clear, no one in…

Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith has her eyes up as she dribbles the ball on the perimeter with her right hand. Connecticut Sun guard Lindsay Allen runs to try to stay in front of her.

How Hailey Van Lith is staying positive in her rookie season with the Chicago Sky

By Hope Perry / July 5, 2025

‘I’m gonna fight for every positive day I can get’

Candace Parker addressing the crowd during her halftime jersey retirement ceremony on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Candace Parker savors her flowers as her uniform number is retired in emotional celebration

By Rob Knox / June 30, 2025

Parker: ‘I am humbled to have number three up there amongst the greatest’

Courtney Vandersloot, wearing a black Chicago Sky uniform, holds the ball with two hands near her right shoulder. She is looking over the shoulder of Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald, who is in white.

Why first-ever WNBA game at the United Center was bittersweet for Chicago Sky

By Hope Perry / June 8, 2025

The Sky lost Courtney Vandersloot to a knee injury, then lost to the Indiana Fever

Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas stands near the top of the key holding her follow-through on a bounce pass that is moving toward the camera, while Washington Mystics big Kiki Iriafen stands in front of her in a defensive stance

WNBA Notes: Alyssa Thomas wreaking havoc, DeWanna Bonner struggling to fit

By Emily Adler / May 31, 2025

Exercises in how to make the sum either more or less than its parts!

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Elizabeth Williams talks all things Chicago Sky

By The IX Basketball / May 21, 2025

Williams: ‘I think any vets feel pride in their young players’

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese sits on the sideline with arms crossed over her knees looking to her left

Chicago Sky respond to Angel Reese hate speech allegations

By Alissa Hirsh / May 21, 2025

As investigation continues, Sky concerns revolve around the larger trend

An orange and white basketball placed on a basketball court.

WNBA opens investigation into alleged racist comments during Sky-Fever game

By Sydney Wingfield / May 18, 2025

The WNBA launched its “No Space for Hate” campaign two days prior to the alleged incident

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese extends right hand over Napheesa Collier who holds ball with both hands while back is to Angel Reese

Sky learn defense must come first in season-opening loss at Fever

By Alissa Hirsh / May 18, 2025

Tyler Marsh’s debut was a reminder that a more modern offense won’t be enough

Chicago Sky players stand in a circle while Angel Reese holds hands up for a hi-five

2025 WNBA season preview: Chicago Sky

By Alissa Hirsh / May 7, 2025

Bold offseason moves set the Sky up to compete now, while also building for the future