This wasn’t the way the Chicago Sky planned on ending the first season of a new era for the franchise. The year began with a record-setting, paradigm-shifting wave of change for the WNBA. But by Thursday,

The Sky still had a shot to make the postseason down the stretch, though, but they ultimately fell short. Now, Reese and company will take a few months off from basketball, and based on a six-word message she shared on social media, it seems like the talented center is excited for the offseason.

The Sky have only three regular-season games left to make a push. Sabreena Merchant explains how they can do it.