Revamped Chicago Sky lineup to test Lynx in season opener
The teams will start the WNBA season Friday night at Target Center.
May 19, 2023 at 12:11AM
Sky update: They won the WNBA title in 2021 and reached the semifinals of the 2022 playoffs, but only one starter — Kahleah Copper — returns. ... Candace Parker signed with Las Vegas; Courtney Vandersloot, who had been with the Sky since 2011, signed with New York; Allie Quigley is sitting out this season; and Emma Meesseman remains an unsigned free agent after being MVP of the EuroLeague last month. ... F Isabelle Harrison (knee) is out.
Lynx update: The Lynx enter their 25th WNBA season coming off their first losing season since 2010. They finished with a 14-22 record after winning just three of their first 16 games and fell one game short of reaching the playoffs for the 12th consecutive season. ... The Lynx went 1-2 against the Sky last season, with all three games decided by four points or fewer. ... The Lynx lost to Chicago 82-74 in an exhibition game in Toronto on Saturday. ... G Lindsay Allen (hamstring) is doubtful.
Royce Lewis’ blazing start to his Twins career had him atop the ranking at the end of spring. But times have changed.
