The Sky are struggling with a new coach and revamped roster, and are 2-6 following a lopsided road loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday. A season-ending knee injury to franchise career assist leader Courtney Vandersloot last weekend only added to their difficulties.

The Chicago Sky’s historic first game at the United Center ended with a 79-52 loss to the Indiana Fever — and an injury to Courtney Vandersloot.

In February, the Sky acquired Atkins from Washington in exchange for Sonia Citron, a 2027 first-round swap and a 2027 second-round pick

The Chicago Sky (2-5) travel to face the undefeated New York Liberty (8-0) on Tuesday night in a Commissioner's Cup matchup at Barclays Center.

The defending WNBA champions are back in action Chicago Sky come to visit the New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Liberty are still one of two undefeated squads remaining this season along with the other 2024 WNBA Finals participants the Minnesota Lynx.

The game will air on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET with streaming options available as New York puts its perfect record on the line.

Cameras caught Chicago Sky star Angel Reese committing a dirty foul in the Chicago Sky-New York Liberty Game on Tuesday evening. Frustrations are quickly mounting for the Sky, who are 2-6 on the season through eight games.

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