Chicago Sky Fires Coach Weatherspoon

The Chicago Sky have fired head coach Teresa Weatherspoon after just one season, following a disappointing 13-27 record and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Despite being a first-year WNBA head coach, Weatherspoon garnered respect and admiration from key players like Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. Reese, in particular, expressed her heartbreak over the decision, emphasizing the pivotal role Weatherspoon played in her life and career. The Sky's struggles were compounded by injuries and a mid-season trade that affected team performance. Weatherspoon's firing marks the fourth coaching change for the Sky since their 2021 WNBA championship. Speculation has arisen about Sheryl Swoopes potentially stepping into a coaching role with the team, as hinted at in a recent podcast with Reese.