Chicago Sky struggle in WNBA without star player Angel Reese
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Chicago Sky lost to the Atlanta Dream in an 82-75 game at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday night, continuing a difficult stretch with eight losses in their last 12 games. Despite playing competitively, frustration among fans surfaced with chants for the team to be sold, reflecting dissatisfaction with the team's current status. The Sky's challenges stem from the absence of star player Angel Reese, who was pivotal in their previous endeavors, leaving the team to navigate the modern WNBA without a marquee player. Chicago faces a potential rethink as the 2027 WNBA Draft approaches, which could offer a chance to bring in significant talent.
- •Sky fall to Dream, 82-75, on June 10, 2026.
- •Team has lost eight of their last 12 games.
- •Fan frustrations included calls to sell the team.
- •Angel Reese's departure leaves a significant void.
- •Upcoming WNBA Draft could impact the team's future.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Can the Chicago Sky move up the WNBA standings without a star? They’ve got no other choice
"CHICAGO — Near another bad ending on Tuesday night, many people filtered out of Wintrust Arena. A smaller cohort decided to repeat themselves. Sell The Team! Sell The Team! It wasn’t the first time frustrated Chicago Sky fans have chanted this, but the timing was a touch confusing. Said team had played well. Said team nearly beat the Atlanta Dream, one of the best clubs in the WNBA. The Sky fell, but tolerably so. The explanation arrived a few minutes later. A fan hustled to the floor after the
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