4 big questions for the Chicago Sky to address after disappointing WNBA season 

The 2024 WNBA season is finally over for the Chicago Sky, who held onto that eighth playoff spot until two games before the end of the season.

Despite having an exciting start to the campaign, they couldn't maintain their level, ultimately losing that spot to the Atlanta Dream and finishing the season as the 10th seed in the league.

Now that their season is done, it's time for the team to address some prominent questions heading into the offseason. Here we take a look at a few of them.

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#1 Should this season be considered a failure?

The Chicago Sky went from a major roster overhaul after the 2023 WNBA season. They lost Kahleah Copper, Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams, among others.

They landed exciting rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso while keeping Marina Mabrey and signing Most Improved Player of the Year candidate Chennedy Carter.

They lost five more games than last season, but it's worth noting that they lost center Elizabeth Williams with a knee injury and traded Marina Mabrey to the Connecticut Sun. Unfortunately, Rachel Banham and Moriah Jefferson didn't have the desired effect on the squad.

This season shouldn't be considered a failure, but if they don't make a leap in 2025, the result could be the same.

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#2 Should Teresa Weatherspoon be sacked?

The main issue for the Chicago Sky this season was the lack of personnel and their youth. They brought in Chennedy Carter, who joined the team on a training camp deal and ended up becoming the best player on the roster. They had Mabrey and got rid of her for players who didn't contribute as expected.

This was Teresa Weatherspoon's first season as a WNBA head coach after spending the last three campaigns as an assistant for the New Orleans Pelicans, and while the team finished with a 13-27 record, it's hard to blame her.

The Sky brought her to lead the rebuilding and this is exactly what this season was for them, even if they were playoff hopeful for most of it.

Her second season coaching the team would give fans and analysts a better look at what she can bring to the table, but Weatherspoon should stay put for at least one more year.

#3 What does the Chicago Sky need to fix now?

After Marina Mabrey's exit from the team, they couldn't find another player who could be the second scoring option for them behind Chennedy Carter.

Angel Reese indeed showed glimpses of potential offensive brilliance, but that wasn't enough for the Chicago Sky. Once Reese went down with a season-ending injury, the team's offensive struggles were more visible (54 points in the season finale), even with Carter on the floor.

They need to add a playmaker and another solid scoring option for next season, as those were their weaknesses down the stretch.

The return of Elizabeth Williams, who just signed a contract extension with the team, should help both Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, expected to dominate the paint in Chicago for many years.

#4 How to ensure more touches/possessions for Cardoso?

While the Chicago Sky made sure to feed Angel Reese at the paint, Kamilla Cardoso often needed to open space for her teammate.

Reese attempted 324 field goals from less than five feet, making 143 (44.5%) while Cardoso attempted 201, making 111 (55.2%). Cardoso has proven that she has better playmaking skills than Reese, despite averaging 0.2 fewer assists per game than the former LSU star.

If the offense can go more through her instead of Reese, the Sky could have better chances to win games. This would mean changing the way they play and adding a playmaker to the roster. Angel Reese attempted 21.1% of the Sky's field goal attempts, while Cardoso attempted 15.6%.

Teresa Weatherspoon and company have some work to do to get the best out of their players heading into 2025.