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WNBA·June 20, 2026 02:12 PM ET

CBS Sports breaks down the Chicago Sky's 1-9 skid

A deep dive into what's gone wrong in Chicago.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 201 min read
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What happened: CBS Sports published a breakdown examining the Chicago Sky's recent 1-9 stretch, dissecting the losing run that has defined the team's 2026 campaign so far. The piece walks through the struggles behind Chicago's poor results and what they reveal about the roster.

Why it matters: The slide has buried the Chicago Sky near the bottom of the standings, putting pressure on a young core to find stability. Persistent losing this early shapes the rotation, development plan, and the front office's outlook for the rest of the season.

By the numbers: Chicago sits 4-12 this season, scoring 84.1 points per game while allowing 89.5 — a roughly five-point nightly deficit. The Sky have dropped four straight and went 1-4 over their last five, with their biggest win a 98-83 result at Portland on May 9.

What to watch: Watch whether Chicago can steady the rotation and snap the skid as the schedule continues, and whether the front office signals any in-season adjustments.

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