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NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 3, 2026Illinois

Chicago Sky General Manager Defends Team Strategy Amid Losing Season

Chicago Sky General Manager Jeff Pagliocca is defending his roster-building strategy despite the team's current 6-13 record. He maintains that the team's young core and offseason acquisitions remain capable of reaching the playoffs, despite criticism regarding traded draft capital and late-game performance.

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Why It Matters

The team's performance directly impacts the value of a 2027 draft pick swap with the Washington Mystics, which could result in the Sky losing a high-value if they finish the season with a worse record than Washington.

Key Facts

  • The Chicago Sky currently hold a 6-13 win-loss record.
  • The team traded away future draft capital in a deal with the Washington Mystics involving a 2027 pick swap.
  • If the season ended today, the Sky would surrender a lottery pick to the Washington Mystics.
  • General Manager Jeff Pagliocca acquired Rickea Jackson by trading Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks.
  • Kamilla Cardoso has averaged 19.8 points on 73% shooting over the last three weeks.
  • Sydney Taylor has recorded four games with 25 or more points this season.
  • Rickea Jackson is currently sidelined with a season-ending injury.
  • Azurá Stevens and DiJonai Carrington have both dealt with injuries during the season.

Who's Mentioned

personRickea Jackson“Chicago Sky player and leading scorer”organizationWashington Mystics“WNBA team involved in a 2027 draft pick swap”personSydney Taylor“Chicago Sky guard”personJeff Pagliocca“General Manager of the Chicago Sky”organizationChicago Sky“WNBA basketball team”personKamilla Cardoso“Chicago Sky center”