Chicago Sky Rise to Top‑5 in WNBA Rankings
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- Chicago Sky posted a 3‑1 record and entered the top five of ESPN’s WNBA Power Rankings, while leading the league with a defensive rating of 99.4.
- Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to Atlanta for two future first‑round draft picks and added veterans Skylar Diggins and Natasha Cloud in the offseason.
- Chicago Sky acquired forward Rickea Jackson from Los Angeles in exchange for guard Ariel Atkins, but Jackson will miss the rest of the season after tearing her ACL in a win over Minnesota.
- Chicago Sky have been without key players Diggins, Courtney Vandersloot, DiJonai Carrington, and Azura Stevens due to injuries.
- Chicago Sky saw Gabriela Jaquez contribute 20 points and 8 rebounds and Kamilla Cardoso add 11 points and 12 rebounds in the victory that kept them 3‑1.
Why it matters: Chicago fans and sponsors benefit from the Sky’s early success and league‑leading defense, while the team loses a key scorer with Jackson’s ACL tear, jeopardizing their playoff push.
