Ten Wins, Thirty-Four Losses: Chicago Sky End a Difficult Season With Their Young Frontcourt Still at the Center

CHICAGO: The Chicago Sky's twentieth WNBA season is complete.

The final record is difficult to ignore.

Ten wins.

Thirty-four losses.

The Sky finished sixth in the Eastern Conference, ending a season defined by inconsistent offense, defensive breakdowns and the continued development of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.

The numbers create a clear distinction between individual progress and team success.

Chicago produced several encouraging performances from its young frontcourt.

It did not consistently turn those performances into victories.

The offensive problem

The Sky averaged 75.8 points per game.

That ranked near the bottom of the league.

Chicago also struggled to create effective possessions when opponents applied pressure to its guards.

Turnovers frequently prevented the team from taking advantage of its rebounding strength.

A roster featuring two productive interior players should have opportunities to generate second-chance points.

But those opportunities become less valuable when the offense cannot consistently space the floor or deliver entry passes.

Chicago's perimeter production remained inconsistent.

That placed additional pressure on Reese and Cardoso to create offense in crowded areas.

Reese's individual production

Reese continued establishing herself as one of the WNBA's strongest rebounders.

She produced multiple double-doubles and set a league record for consecutive games with at least 15 rebounds.

That consistency represents an important foundation.

Rebounding depends on effort, timing and positioning, and Reese has demonstrated those qualities repeatedly.

But the next stage of her development must involve offensive efficiency and decision-making.

Chicago needs her to remain productive on the glass while becoming a more reliable scoring and passing option.

Cardoso's progress

Cardoso offered encouraging stretches as a second-year center.

She delivered career-high rebounding performances and productive scoring games against strong opponents.

Her size creates an interior advantage.

The challenge is using that advantage consistently.

The Sky must help Cardoso establish effective position, recognize double teams and contribute within a more organized offensive structure.

Her development remains central to Chicago's future.

What the season taught the organization

The Sky's 10–34 record makes clear that individual talent alone is insufficient.

Chicago needs better spacing, more dependable perimeter shooting and defensive execution capable of limiting opponents' efficient scoring.

The organization also must examine how its veteran acquisitions fit the young roster.

Rebuilding requires more than identifying talented prospects.

It requires creating a system that helps those prospects succeed together.

The Sky's 2025 season provided evidence of potential.

The standings showed how much work remains.