It hasn't been the prettiest start to the 2025 WNBA season for Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, falling to 2-6 to begin Tyler Marsh's tenure as the head coach. On Tuesday, the Sky traveled to New York City only to suffer an 85–66 defeat at the hands of Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty.

Just a few days after winning her first French Open title, Coco Gauff received a standing ovation at Barclays Center while the New York Liberty hosted the Chicago Sky on Tuesday. When it happened, she was sitting courtside with the family of the late Kobe Bryant -- whose "mamba mentality" often serves as inspiration for the young tennis star.

Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot is out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury, and she has the support of her WNBA peers.

Updated WNBA Power Rankings Make Clear Choice Between Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese have quickly become two of the league’s biggest names, drawing national attention to each of their respective franchises.

In February, the Sky acquired Atkins from Washington in exchange for Sonia Citron, a 2027 first-round swap and a 2027 second-round pick

There is little doubt that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is quickly ascending to become one of the top players in the WNBA. Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is developing in her own right in her second season in the league, but perhaps not at the same rate as Clark.

Under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh, the Sky entered Tuesday night’s trip to Brooklyn with a 2-5 record, the third-worst mark in the WNBA . As the team continues to find its footing on the court, Tuesday brought another twist off the court as former Sky sharpshooter Allie Quigley announced her retirement from the league.