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Shakeia Taylor: After an emotional playoff loss, the Sky’s future is uncertain — but hopeful

CHICAGO — After the Chicago Sky were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs Thursday night, coach and general manager James Wade held himself accountable and expressed disappointment in the outcome. His sadness was evident. His eyes were a little puffy, as if he had shed a few tears in the moments he had in the locker room with his team after Game 5 at Wintrust Arena. “This is tough,” he said. ...
Candace Parker huddles with Sky teammates during a timeout in the third quarter of Game 5 on Sept. 8, 2022.

CHICAGO — After the Chicago Sky were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs Thursday night, coach and general manager James Wade held himself accountable and expressed disappointment in the outcome.

His sadness was evident. His eyes were a little puffy, as if he had shed a few tears in the moments he had in the locker room with his team after Game 5 at Wintrust Arena.

“This is tough,” he said. “It’s probably one of the biggest disappointments that I’ve had professionally.

“The players gave everything this year and they did everything. I thought they deserved

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