Chicago Sky's Playoff Hopes Fade Amid Injuries

The Chicago Sky have endured a six-game losing streak in the 2025 WNBA season, exacerbated by injuries to key players including Angel Reese, Ariel Atkins, Hailey Van Lith, and Courtney Vandersloot, who is out for the season with an ACL tear. Angel Reese, after a brief return from a back injury, was sidelined again due to lingering discomfort, raising concerns over her recovery process. The depleted roster, now down to just eight available players, has undermined the Sky's playoff hopes and left them vulnerable to heavy defeats, such as a 103-86 loss to the Washington Mystics. Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen set career highs in that game, capitalizing on Chicago’s defensive struggles. The absence of marquee players like Caitlin Clark for Indiana and Reese for Chicago has lessened the excitement around upcoming matchups. Coaches and analysts have highlighted the Sky’s lack of depth and ongoing rotation crisis, making the remainder of the season especially challenging.