The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement is set to expire Oct. 31. If the league and players don’t reach a new deal by then, a work stoppage could begin.

In a poll published Thursday by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman of The Athletic, a plurality of players voted the Sky as the worst-run organization in the league. With 40.7% of votes received, Chicago beat out the Connecticut Sun (29.6%), Los Angeles Sparks (14.8%) and Dallas Wings (7.4%).

According to their future franchise rankings, Chicago ranks ninth in the league out of 13 teams, meaning it only has a brighter future than four other organizations.

Led by two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese, the Sky do indeed still practice at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield, Illinois. But they have a $38M state-of-the-art practice facility that is currently in the works in Bedford Park, Illinois, though the facility is not expected to be ready until at least mid-2026.

The WNBA is celebrating the halfway mark of the 2025 season this weekend in Indianapolis, but looming labor issues could dampen spirits. The big picture: The WNBA is the hottest brand in pro sports. Owners who in the early aughts struggled to find investors for their distressed assets are now clamoring for a piece of a rapidly expanding pie.

In an anonymous survey recently conducted by “The Athletic” among WNBA players, the Chicago Sky found themselves topping a list no franchise wants to headline. The Sky were named the league’s worst-run organization, receiving 40.7% of the player votes.

The first-place Minnesota Lynx (18-4) are on the road on Monday night to take on the Chicago Sky (7-13) in WNBA action.

Wednesday's game for the Chicago Sky did not go in their favor whatsoever. After being down 23-10 following the first quarter, things only got worse for the Kam

Chicago Sky Coach Keeps It Real on What Went Wrong in 14th Loss of the Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky suffered their 14th loss of the season on Monday, falling 91-78 to the Minnesota Lynx.