The Sky, were once again, were looking for a new coach after Bo Overton resigned following one season with the Sky.
[1] Assistant coach Steven Key was hired as the new head coach and general manager.
[2] The Sky received the second over pick in the 2008 WNBA draft from the draft lottery system.
[3] They were able to use this pick on star center Sylvia Fowles out of LSU.
The following player was selected in the Atlanta Dream expansion draft from the Chicago Sky: [4]