Overview

• The Sky are 2-6 through eight games, ranking near the bottom in both offensive and net ratings as they struggle for consistency.
• Veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot will miss the season after an ACL tear that has drained the team’s playmaking and backcourt depth.
• General manager Jeff Pagliocca has called for more scoring and versatile contributions from Angel Reese, whose field goal percentage sits around 35 percent.
• Head coach Tyler Marsh and veteran guard Ariel Atkins have publicly defended Reese as online criticism and harassment intensified.
• League analysts have recommended relocating Reese and Kamilla Cardoso out of the paint to improve spacing, reduce turnovers and boost the offense.