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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago hosts Phoenix, looks to break home losing streak

Chicago enters a matchup with Phoenix after losing five straight home games

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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 victory

AUGUST 2, 2025 • 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 State

AUGUST 1, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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 games

JULY 23, 2025 • 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, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

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