WNBA playoff format changes: Solving a problem or 'overcorrecting'?
The WNBA is doing away with single-elimination games and byes in its new playoff format. Do some of the changes devalue the regular season?
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
16-16, 2nd in Eastern Conference
Candace Parker perfectly predicts Steph Curry's 50-point night
WNBA superstar and now soothsayer? The Chicago Sky star, and TNT analyst, nailed what Curry would do Monday night against Trae Young and the Hawks.
LaChina and Terrika welcome fan favorite, "LaChina's Mom" to the show
LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby recap the WNBA Finals and put a bow on the 25th season with special guest and fan favorite- "LaChina's Mom." The threesome also looks ahead to the upcoming offseason, talks about some key free agents and play a little Q & A, where LaChina's Mom answered some questions submitted by Twitter fans!!
With Chicago Sky title, James Wade completes road paved by Black general managers before him
Former Black head coaches and general managers Amber Stocks and Pokey Chatman played integral roles in what ultimately became a championship team.
GameNight: Jamal Collier on the hottest basketball storylines
ESPN NBA Reporter Jamal Collier joined Tyler Fulghum and Marc James on GameNight to break down the hottest NBA storylines: Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, the Bucks chances to repeat as champs, and more. He also discussed the Chicago Sky winning their first WNBA championship.
Sky capture 1st WNBA title; Copper named MVP
Hometown heroes Candace Parker and Allie Quigley came through big time to help Chicago win its first WNBA championship with a 80-74 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. Kahleah Copper was named WNBA Finals MVP.
Candace Parker's legacy comes full circle with second WNBA championship
With a WNBA title slipping away, Candace Parker drew on her past experiences with heartbreak to lead the Chicago Sky to their first championship.
James Wade on breaking stereotypes: 'Never judge a book by its cover' (1:46)
Sky's Wade: Fought stereotypes as a Black man
After winning a WNBA championship in his third year as coach and GM of the Chicago Sky, James Wade spoke about the stereotypes he had to fight against as a Black man, saying, "I've always had to prove my intelligence."
Sky win first WNBA championship (2:25)
Social media shows love for Candace Parker and Sky as they defeat Mercury to win first-ever WNBA title
Here's how the sports world reacted as the Windy City celebrated its first professional hoops title since 1998.
Ten biggest questions for the WNBA offseason
As Chicago celebrates its WNBA title, many questions already linger for the offseason, including possible retirements and player movement in free agency.
2021 WNBA Finals schedule: Chicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury
Chicago won its first WNBA championship, beating Phoenix 3-1 in the WNBA Finals.
Candace Parker embraces daughter after winning WNBA title (0:25)
Candace Parker emotional as Sky win first WNBA title (0:48)
Candace Parker proud of Sky's rally for WNBA title (1:04)
Chicago wins first WNBA title with 80-74 win over Phoenix
— Candace Parker returned home to bring Chicago a championship. She did just that, leading the Sky to the franchise’s first title.
Vandersloot nails huge fadeaway bucket, Sky get clutch stop (0:23)
Chance the Rapper gets pumped over Dolson's go-ahead layup (0:36)
Candace Parker drains massive game-tying 3 (0:18)
Vandersloot dishes nasty no-look dime to Copper for layup (0:16)
Vandersloot connects with Copper for stellar breakaway layup (0:22)
Candace Parker gets it done on both ends with steal and layup (0:16)
Vandersloot orchestrates Sky to brink of first WNBA title
Courtney Vandersloot was full of self-doubt early in her WNBA career. Now she's the face of Chicago's franchise as it closes in on its first WNBA title.
Sky hand Mercury largest defeat in Finals history
The Sky's 36-point margin of victory over the Mercury in Game 3 on Friday was the largest in WNBA Finals history.
2021 Eastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 26 | 6 | .813 | - | W14 |
| Chicago | 16 | 16 | .500 | 10 | W1 |
| New York | 12 | 20 | .375 | 14 | W1 |
| Washington | 12 | 20 | .375 | 14 | L2 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 24 | .250 | 18 | L2 |
| Indiana | 6 | 26 | .188 | 20 | L7 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game83.3
Rebounds Per Game35.0
Assists Per Game21.8
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | 10 | .545 |
| 2019 | 20 | 14 | .588 |
| 2018 | 13 | 21 | .382 |