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James Wade has stepped down as head coach and general manager of the WNBAs Chicago Sky and will join the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach.

The River North building that previously housed Google's Chicago office and recently saw WeWork shut down a big location is up for sale, an offering likely to reveal how badly its value has been decimated by fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’ve taken a deep look at the WNBA, a deep look at the Chicago Sky and a deep look at if this is a place that Dwyane Wade should be part of,” Wade said.

Cubs co-owner looks to bring the experience she gained with the Cubs to the city’s WNBA franchise

NBA legend Dwyane Wade has "expressed interest" in purchasing a minority stake in the WNBA's Chicago Sky, according to the Chicago Sun-Times' Annie Costabile.…

“It’s dope,” Dana Evans said. “Especially having women invested in us. We deserve it, we work hard and we deserve the best.”

The Sky’s new valuation of $85 million conducted by Chicago investment bank Loop Capital makes it the second-highest in the league behind the Storm.

According to a report from Sportico, Sky owners sold a 10% share in the team to the new ownership group at an $85 million valuation which is the second highest in the league behind the Storm.

Treating womens sports like charity projects will no longer fly, thanks to some owners who recognize the value of their franchises.

The Sky have practiced out of Sachs Recreation Center, a public gym in Deerfield, since 2011.