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%).

So, for which franchises do players most want to compete? And what do they think about a host of topics around the league, like who is the league’s best player, where should expansion head, who is the face of the league and what issues are important in the next collective bargaining agreement?

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.

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.

Despite Reese's brilliance in 2025, the Sky enter the All-Star break off the back of an 86-49 home loss to the Atlanta Dream. Chicago's 7-14 record is the third-worst in the WNBA, even though Reese is pacing the league in rebounds (265) and rebounds per game (12.6) while doubling her assists from 1.9 to 3.8 per game.

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.

WNBA divas showcased fashion at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Players like Kelsey Plum and Aliyah Boston enjoyed the fan engagement. Angel Reese wore a leopard-print coat. A'ja Wilson wore a maroon gown.

As the women's basketball league continues to expand, racial attacks against players are getting loud on social media