And when speaking with the media before her game against New York, Reese was asked how she can "do better" for the Sky this season.

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

After an offseason driven by the goal of competing for a playoff spot and holding their ground against anybody in the WNBA, little has gone as the Sky planned.

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.

If the Chicago Sky believe in patience and building through the draft, the team will use the remainder of the season to develop their young core of Hailey Van Lith, Angel Reese, and Kamila Cardoso.

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.

The Chicago Sky's game against the New York Liberty got prime-time treatment on ESPN Tuesday night in Barclays Center. Those elements collided during a mid-game interview that took place between the first and second quarters.

Courtney Vandersloot’s injury leaves Reese and Cardoso without the present time on-court guidance and leadership from the experienced Sky guard.

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.