ARIEL ATKINS NEWS

Scores 19 points in loss Atkins notched 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block across 34 minutes in Tuesday's 94-88 loss to the Storm.

Impact Atkins had her minutes restriction lifted in her sixth appearance following a seven-game absence due to a leg injury. The 29-year-old guard tied the team-high mark in points and delivered a well-rounded performance, adding multiple steals for the third time since her return. She has scored double-digit points in two of those six outings.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Skylar Diggins scores 24, Nneka Ogwumike adds 21 to help Storm beat Sky 94-88

Skylar Diggins scored 24 points, Nneka Ogwumike added 21 points and the Seattle Storm beat the Chicago Sky 94-88

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Available, minutes cap lifted Atkins (leg) is available and doesn't have a minutes restriction for Tuesday's game against the Storm, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Atkins has been expectedly upgraded from probable to available with a leg injury Tuesday, and the Sky have also cleared her to take on a full workload. The veteran guard has averaged 8.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.6 minutes per game over her last five outings, and she should see an increase in playing time against Seattle.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Atkins (leg) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Storm, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Atkins has started five games in a row after missing seven contests due to a leg injury, so she should be able to go for Tuesday. The veteran guard has averaged 8.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.6 minutes per game over her last five appearances.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Atkins (leg) is available for Friday's game against the Valkyries, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Atkins has been cleared to play Friday after entering the day listed as probable. The guard has been managing a leg injury for the past few weeks but has been suiting up under minutes restrictions. In her most recent outing, Atkins was ejected after just eight minutes, finishing with five points, two assists and one rebound before exiting.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up for Friday Atkins (leg) is probable for Friday's game against the Valkyries, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The Sky continue to list Atkins on the injury report after she missed seven games with a leg injury recently, but she's appeared in four straight contests and is expected to play Friday. The 29-year-old guard has averaged 9.0 points, 3.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 19.8 minutes per game over her last four appearances, and it's possible she'll have a minutes restriction if she's expectedly upgraded to available.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Three WNBA players ejected from Sky-Sun game after heated exchange Rebecca Allen and Ariel Atkins of the Chicago Sky and Bria Hartley of the Connecticut Sun hit the showers early after a skirmish Wednesday.

AUGUST 14 • USATODAY.COM

Leila Lacan scores 17 points and the Sun beat the Sky 71-62 to snap a 5-game skid

Leila Lacan scored 17 points in her sixth start this season, Tina Charles added 15 points and the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 71-62 to snap a five-game skid

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Botted from Wednesday's game Atkins was ejected in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Sun, Sara Jane Gamelli of BallisLife.com reports.

Impact Atkins got involved in an altercation between Bria Hartley and Rebecca Allen, and she's been removed from the contest as a result. Atkins will finish the game with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two assists and one rebound over nine minutes. In the wake of her ejection, look for Kia Nurse and Hailey Van Lith to see more minutes.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will play with minutes restriction Atkins (leg) is available with a minutes restriction for Wednesday's game against the Sun, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact As expected, the Sky have upgraded Atkins from probable to available Wednesday. Since returning from a seven-absence with a leg injury, the 29-year-old guard has has averaged 10.3 points, 3.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 23.6 minutes per game over her last three appearances. Fantasy managers can expect a similar workload for Atkins versus Connecticut.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Wednesday Atkins (leg) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Sun, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Atkins has been managing a leg injury, which resulted in her missing seven straight games recently. However, she has played the last three games and is trending toward playing four consecutive games. Over the past three games, she has averaged 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game, shooting 53.8 percent from the field and 30 percent from beyond the arc.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Atkins (leg) is available for Saturday's game against the Fever, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Atkins will shed her questionable tag and suit up in her third consecutive game Saturday. Over two appearances since returning from a seven-game absence due to the leg injury, the 29-year-old guard has averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals across 24.5 minutes per game.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in shootaround Atkins (leg) went through shootaround ahead of Saturday's game against the Fever, Chicago State of Mind reports.

Impact Atkins is dealing with a leg injury, which has her listed as questionable. She has played only two games after a seven-game absence due to the injury. She has averaged 11.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.0 steals over that span.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Atkins (leg) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Fever, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact The Sky are keeping an eye on of Atkins, who recently sat out seven games in a row due to a leg injury. If she cannot suit up Saturday, more playing time would become available to Sevgi Uzun and Kia Nurse in Chicago's backcourt.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points in loss Atkins registered eight points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 25 minutes during Thursday's 86-65 loss to the Dream.

Impact Atkins has now played in back-to-back games while logging 20-plus minutes both times, meaning her injury is likely to be a thing of the past. She should be one of the Sky's go-to options on offense going forward despite the fact she was far from being at her best in this contest.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Atkins (leg) has been cleared to play Thursday on a minutes restriction, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Atkins made her return to the floor this week after missing seven games due to a leg injury. She played 24 minutes as a starter in her first game back and will continue to have a minutes restriction Thursday. The veteran guard finished with 15 points, five assists and two steals across 24 minutes against the Mystics on Tuesday.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goes through shootaround Atkins (leg) participated in Thursday's morning shootaround, according to Chicago State of Mind Sports.

Impact Atkins, who returned from a seven-game absence during Tuesday's 78-64 victory over the Mystics, remains listed as questionable. It seems like the Sky are being cautious with her inclusion on the injury report, though she appears to be trending in the right direction.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Thursday Atkins (leg) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Dream, Chicago State of Mind Sports reports.

Impact Atkins recently missed seven games due to a leg injury, and the Sky are remaining cautious about her status. If the veteran guard ends up taking a seat Thursday, Kia Nurse and Rachel Banham would have additional ball-handling duties in Chicago's backcourt.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Accurate in return to lineup Atkins closed with 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five assists and two steals across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 78-64 victory over the Mystics.

Impact Atkins was back in the lineup for the first time since July 14, as a leg injury kept her on the shelf. She didn't exhibit any rust, while posting a couple of steals. Atkins has scored at least 11 points in nine of the previous 11 appearances. With her return, Kia Nurse and Sevgi Uzun will see a decrease in playing time.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Williams and Cardoso have double-doubles, Sky beat Mystics 78-64 to snap 8-game skid

Elizabeth Williams had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso added 16 points and 13 boards, and the Chicago Sky beat the Washington Mystics 78-64 to snap an eight-game losing...

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Set to return to lineup Atkins (leg) will return to the lineup against the Mystics on Tuesday, head coach Tyler Marsh told Chicago State of Mind Sports.

Impact The 29-year-old guard took part in the shootaround's open portion to the media, and Marsh's words mean the star guard will return to the hardwood after a seven-game absence. Kia Nurse and Sevgi Uzun will return to secondary roles as a result of Atkins' return.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in shootaround Atkins (leg) participated in shootaround Tuesday but remains questionable to play against the Mystics, Chicago State of Mind Sports reports.

Impact Atkins seems closer to making his return following a seven-game absence due to a leg injury. The 29-year-old guard took part in the shootaround's open portion to the media, and barring a setback, it seems she might be able to return to action Tuesday. Clarity on her status is likely to be provided closer to the 8 p.m. ET tipoff. If she's able to return, Kia Nurse and Sevgi Uzun would experience a dropoff in their current roles and minutes.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Atkins (leg) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Mystics, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Atkins has been upgraded to questionable after missing Chicago's past seven games due to a leg injury. If the 29-year-old guard remains sidelined, Kia Nurse and Sevgi Uzun will likely continue to see an uptick in playing time.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago hosts Washington, aims to stop home slide

Chicago is looking to end its 6-game home skid with a win over Washington

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Out Sunday Atkins (leg) is out for Sunday's game against the Mercury, Meghan L. Hall of USA Today reports.

Impact Atkins will miss a seventh consecutive game due to a leg injury. She remains without a clear timetable for return, but he next opportunity to suit up comes Tuesday against the Mystics.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE