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Chicago Sky miss WNBA playoffs for third consecutive season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:53 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Chicago Sky miss WNBA playoffs for third consecutive season

Summary

The Chicago Sky will not compete in the WNBA playoffs for the third year in a row, following a loss to the Indiana Fever. The defeat emphasizes a pattern of mismanagement and missed opportunities after a season filled with struggles, including multiple injuries to key players. Despite some individual performances, including Courtney Vandersloot's return from ACL surgery and Sydney Taylor's strong rookie season, the overall execution fell short. General manager Jeff Pagliocca's win-now approach faced significant challenges as key signings underperformed while the team struggled to establish a clear identity. With the majority of the roster under contract through 2027, questions arise about the team's direction moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Sky lose to Fever, marking third year out of playoffs
•Team faces criticism for mismanagement and player injuries
•Courtney Vandersloot and Sydney Taylor highlight limited successes
•General manager Jeff Pagliocca's win-now strategy questioned
•Most players under contract through 2027, future uncertain

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8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Sky missed the playoffs for a 3rd year in a row. How much longer can this cycle repeat?

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — For the third season in a row, the Chicago Sky will not compete in the WNBA playoffs. It happened, rather fittingly, with yet another beatdown at the hands of the Indiana Fever, a team that has defeated the Sky the last nine times the two teams have met. The Sky spent the last week teetering on the edge, racking up a few last-gasp wins to hold off the looming inevitability of their ...
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