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After a miserable start to the season, perimeter shots are finally falling. And second-year forward Angel Reese is running the show.
Known for his humor and sideline antics, Layden coached the Jazz from 1981 to 1989 and had 277 wins, third-most in franchise history. He’s the only coach in Jazz history to be named NBA Coach of the Year, earning the honor in 1984, when he also was honored as executive of the year.
Six wins, none over contenders, raise questions about the Sky’s roster construction.
Reese became only the second WNBA player featured on a 2K cover. Also, the team honored Allie Quigley and refocused after tempers flared on Tuesday.
Reese will be on the WNBA edition, and Carmelo Anthony, who is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, will be on the superstar edition.
Reese’s squad will face off against Team Clark on July 19 in Indianapolis.
The Sky gave up 16 second-chance points in their 81-79 loss, including in the game-deciding sequence in the final seconds.
Chicago passed on a top rookie to land veteran guard Atkins. With Citron surging and Atkins settling in, the early returns are a wash.
The live halftime tribute will blend art and sport as the Sky honor one of the game’s most elegant shooters.
Reese didn’t hold back after the Sky’s loss to the Lynx, calling out the officiating in what has become one of the league’s hottest topics.
Rachel Banham sparkles with six three-pointers, and the three-point defense improves as the Sky continue to find their footing.
Cardoso will return to the Sky this week after losing in the AmeriCup on Sunday in Chile. Also, Angel Reese turns the All-Star spotlight into a business opportunity.
The Sky forward leads the league in rebounding and had her first triple-double this season, showcasing a versatile game that her coach is building around.
As the Sky regroup, Atkins is evolving into the scorer they need — without changing who she is.
Whether it’s a global health degree or the collective-bargaining agreement, the Sky veteran is building for what comes next.
Sky players say $750 million in expansion fees validates their push for better pay. But it also intensifies the discussion about workload, as more teams likely means more games.
Red Panda — her real name is Rong Niu — spent 11 hours in a Minneapolis hospital. The Chinese American acrobat was heading home for treatment and recovery, which should take a few months.
As new NBA-backed teams enter the league, it will keep getting harder for the Sky to compete.
More than a fan favorite, Reese is earning respect from coaches and racking up awards, including Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia the season after.