The Chicago Sky broke ground on a much-needed new practice facility on Wednesday, and during the ceremony, general manager Jeff Pagliocca spoke briefly to reporters. He discussed a few topics, most notably the decision to fire Teresa Weatherspoon after just one season and the organization's relationship with star rookie Angel Reese .

Chicago Sky leadership wanted to focus on the long term Wednesday as the team broke ground on construction of a new training facility in Bedford Park. The facility will cost more than $30 million, the Sky’s latest investment in staying competitive in a new era of the WNBA.

Angel Reese said she can’t imagine a future playing for the Sky without Teresa Weatherspoon, who was fired after one season as head coach Thursday.

Angel Reese showed former Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon some love after she was given a tribute at the New York Liberty game.

Angel Reese is the ultimate hype woman. If fans need any proof, they should look no further than the Chicago Sky 's latest post. On Instagram, the Sky shared a video of Reese mic'd up in a game during the regular season. As fans would know, the All-Star forward missed Chicago's last six games due to a wrist injury that needed surgery.

Sky officials were light on specifics Wednesday when discussing their decision to fire former coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season.

It was a turbulent time for the Sky with their most popular player after they fired head coach Teresa Weatherspoon. After the WNBA team’s decision last month to axe Weatherspoon after one season, rookie Angel Reese spoke out in her former coach’s defense and told the Chicago Sun-Times she “can’t imagine playing for the Sky.

Chicago Sky fans will be encouraged by Angel Reese's reported standing with the team following Teresa Weatherspoon's firing.