NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA season is only a few weeks old and there already have been five games that have been decided in overtime, including four in the
AP Photos The Sky traded forward Gabby Williams to the Sparks for rookie guard Stephanie Watts and the rights to forward Leonie Fiebich, the team confirmed to the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday. Williams will remain on the suspended list for the 2021 season to honor her commitments to the French national team, the Sparks said. ‘‘We’re excited to bring Gabby Williams into the L.A. Sparks organization,’’ general manager and coach Derek Fisher said. ‘‘At just 24 years old, Gabby is a versatile player who still has the potential to make a major impact in this league. She fits into what we’re building in Los Angeles, and we look forward to the future with her in a Sparks uniform.’’
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As the Sky and coach James Wade prepare for the second virtual WNBA Draft, Thursday at 6 p.m. on ESPN, here’s a look back at the team’s first-round selections over the last five years.
2020: No. 8 Ruthy Hebard, Oregon, Forward
The Chicago Sky’s most recent draft pick was an instant contributor, and that’s something Wade is looking to emulate in this year’s draft. Hebard came in and despite challenges presented by the 2020 season, averaged 5.7 points and 3.9 rebounds in 22 games.
2019: No. 4 Katie Lou Samuelson, UConn, Guard/Forward
In her rookie season with the Sky, Samuelson averaged 2.4 points in 20 games played. Wade traded her to the Dallas Wings for Azura Stevens head of the 2020 season. Stevens came in and before suffering a knee injury, was an asset to the Sky averaging 11.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 13 games. She was a starter for all 13.