In star-driven league, Sky's future still hinges predominantly on Angel Reese

In star-driven league, Sky's future still hinges predominantly on Angel Reese

The WNBA is a star-driven league that’s counting on players to be compelling on and off the court. Teams can vault themselves to prominence if they land an elite talent, and those players can propel themselves to fame beyond that if they have the personality to match.So for all the moves the Sky made this offseason, from trading for two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to drafting Hailey Van Lith 11th overall, their future still centers first and fore…

Forced grins and old tensions: Hailey Van Lith reunites with Angel Reese in Chicago

On Monday, April 14, the WNBA held its 2025 draft in New York City. TCU guard Hailey Van Lith was selected by the Chicago Sky with the No. 11 overall pick in the first round, which means she’ll be reuniting with her old LSU teammate Angel Reese.In a post-draft interview, Van Lith was told that she was walking into “some good energy” in Chicago. In response, she seemed to force a grin and replied, “Oh, I love that energy.”Jason Whitlock says ther…

Angel Reese Headed to Space? Viral Rumor Blasts Off—But There’s Just One Problem

With the new WNBA season right around the corner, anticipation is building for Angel Reese’s sophomore campaign with the Chicago Sky. But this week, the buzz around the rising star took an unexpected—and truly out-of-this-world—turn. A viral post circulating on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that Reese would be part of Blue Origin’s next space mission, joining a star-studded (and space-suited) lineup including rapper Young Thug, actor Tom Cruise, …

Chicago Sky set to pay Hailey Van Lith like Angel Reese

Former LSU and TCU standout Hailey Van Lith fell to the Chicago Sky at No. 11 in Monday’s draft. During her press conference on Thursday, Van Lith said she hoped a few teams would pass over her so she could join the sky. “Deep in my heart, I wanted to come to the Sky,” said Van Lith during her introductory press conference on Thursday. “I felt like they saw who I was as a player, and I felt valued. I was hoping that I was available when Chicago’…