Chicago hosts Phoenix, looks to break home losing streak
Chicago enters a matchup with Phoenix after losing five straight home gamesAUGUST 2 • Associated Press
ARIEL ATKINS #7 - GUARD - CHICAGO SKY
13.1 PPG •
3.4 RPG •
3.6 APG
13.1 PPG
3.4 RPG
3.6 APG
Veronica Burton scores 18 points and the Valkyries beat the Sky 73-66 for 3rd straight victory
Veronica Burton had 18 points, Janelle Salaun had 16 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the short-handed Chicago Sky 73-66 for their third straight victoryAUGUST 2 • Associated Press
Chicago hosts Golden State, aims to break home losing streak
Chicago aims to break its 4-game home slide with a victory over Golden StateAUGUST 1 • Associated Press
Absence streak to continue Friday Atkins (leg) is out for Friday's game against the Valkyries, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Friday will mark a sixth consecutive absence for Atkins, who holds no definitive timeline for a return from a leg injury. Her next chance to play comes Sunday against the Mercury. The Sky are set to depend heavily upon Kia Nurse and Rachel Banham to take on the majority of the ball-handling duties against Golden State.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Sky's Angel Reese, Ariel Atkins could sit out again vs. Mystics Deadspin | Sky's Angel Reese, Ariel Atkins could sit out again vs. Mystics
JULY 29 • DEADSPIN.COM
Sky sign Sevgi Uzun to rest-of-season contract The 27-year-old will help fill the team's point guard void, but injury woes remain. Leading scorer Ariel Atkins remains out, and two other p...
JULY 28 • SUNTIMES.COM
Will remain out Tuesday Atkins (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mystics, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Atkins hasn't played since July 14 and remains without a return timetable. In her absence, Kia Nurse has moved into a starting role. Atkins' next chance to suit up will come Friday against Golden State, but until more information is released, it's safe to treat Atkins as doubtful for that contest.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. Indiana Atkins (leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Fever, Meghan L. Hall of USA Today reports.
Impact Atkins will miss a fourth straight game due to a leg injury. Chicago is dealing with several injuries at the moment, with Angel Reese (back), Moriah Jefferson (leg), Hailey Van Lith (ankle) and Michaela Onyenwere (knee) also on the mend. The team will likely have to lean on Kia Nurse to help pick up the slack, along with Rachel Banham and Marquesha Davis.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Sky still short-handed heading into Fever matchup Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins did not practice ahead of Sunday's game, and Marsh indicated a cautious approach to Reese's return.
JULY 26 • SUNTIMES.COM
Won't play vs. Seattle Atkins (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Storm, Sara Jane Gamelli of BallisLife.com reports.
Impact Atkins will miss a third straight game while dealing with a leg injury. Chicago will likely turn to Kia Nurse, Moriah Jefferson and Hailey Van Lith to help pick up the slack. The next opportunity for Atkins to return to the floor will be Sunday against the Fever.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
McBride, Collier score 19 points apiece as Lynx beat Sky 91-68 and improve to 13-0 at home
Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier scored 19 points apiece and the Minnesota Lynx dominated the middle quarters in a 91-68 win over Chicago Sky, improving to 13-0 in home gamesJULY 23 • Associated Press
Sky sign second-year guard Marquesha Davis to seven-day hardship contract Davis was drafted 11th overall by the Liberty in 2024 and then was waived at the midpoint of this season. Injuries to Ariel Atkins and Court...
JULY 22 • SUNTIMES.COM
Ruled out for Tuesday Atkins (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lynx, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact The severity of the leg injury remains unclear, but Atkins will miss her second consecutive game Tuesday. Kia Nurse, Moriah Jefferson and Hailey Van Lith are all candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Atkins being sidelined. Her next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Storm.
JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE
The Chicago Sky are trying to protect their players on social media. Here's what that means
The Chicago Sky have partnered with Moonshot to protect players from threats made on social mediaJULY 19 • Associated Press
Atlanta starters combine for 58 points in 86-49 victory over the Sky
Brittney Griner scored 15 points, Brionna Jones and Allisha Gray each added 14 points, and the Atlanta Dream cruised past the Chicago Sky 86-49JULY 16 • Associated Press
Cardoso reintegrating while injuries pile up for the Sky The center is finding her rhythm after AmeriCup as Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins deal with leg injuries.
JULY 16 • SUNTIMES.COM
Out with leg injury Wednesday Atkins (leg) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Dream, Meghan L. Hall of USA Today reports.
Impact Atkins will sit out her first game of the 2025 season due to a leg injury sustained Monday against the Lynx, joining Angel Reese (leg) on the sidelines. Over 21 games, Atkins has averaged 13.9 points, 3.5 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 29.7 minutes per contest. In her absence, Kia Nurse and Hailey Van Lith are expected to take on larger roles in the backcourt.
JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Sky's Ariel Atkins exits early vs. Lynx, gets concerning injury update | Sporting News Sky’s future is in limbo.
JULY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Napheesa Collier scores 29 and the Lynx beat the Sky 91-78
Napheesa Collier had 29 points, five assists and three steals, Courtney Williams added 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chic...JULY 15 • Associated Press
Won't return Monday Atkins (leg) won't return to Monday's game against the Lynx, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.
Impact Atkins sustained the leg injury near the end of the first half and will finish the game with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three assists and one steal across 15 minutes. Kia Nurse and Hailey Van Lith are candidates for a bump in playing time the rest of the way due to Atkins being sidelined.
JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Sky Star Shares Strong Angel Reese Message After Making WNBA History Ariel Atkins had some words for Angel Reese.
JULY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sky's Ariel Atkins will join Athletes Unlimited this offseason The guard played part of last offseason in the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled.
JULY 14 • SUNTIMES.COM
Ariel Atkins joining Athletes Unlimited basketball league this offseason
Ariel Atkins is making the switch from Unrivaled to Athletes Unlimited this seasonJULY 14 • Associated Press
Collier leads Minnesota against Chicago after 26-point performance
Minnesota visits the Chicago Sky after Napheesa Collier scored 26 points in the Lynx's 87-81 loss to the Chicago SkyJULY 13 • Associated Press
Leads all scorers with 27 points Atkins ended with 27 points (12-21 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in 35 minutes during Saturday's 87-81 win over the Lynx.
Impact Atkins was dominant as a scorer Saturday, submitting a game-high 27 points to go with a full stat line. The 28-year-old guard tends to be streaky at times but continues to be a huge two-way presence, averaging 17.3 points, 3.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks in 33.6 minutes per game over her last eight appearances.
JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE
