Chicago Sky 2026 season struggles continue

The Chicago Sky entered late July with a 9‑18 record, plagued by injuries to leaders such as Skylar Diggins, Courtney Vandersloot, Azura Stevens, DiJonai Carrington, and Rickea Jackson. Coach Tyler Marsh framed the upcoming stretch as a "new season" and the team endured numerous close losses.

On July 30, the Sky snapped the skid by rallying from a 14‑point fourth‑quarter deficit to defeat the Connecticut Sun 94‑88 at Wintrust Arena. Forward Kamilla Cardoso led with 26 points, 18 in the final period, while guard Sydney Taylor added 14 points and six assists. Rookie DiJonai Carrington made her season debut with nine points and Natasha Cloud contributed 11. The win improved the Sky to 10‑18, keeping them near the bottom of the conference but providing a morale boost. Both clubs were still missing key injured players—Chicago without Diggins and others, Connecticut without Brittney Griner. The game was highlighted by a community‑focused mental‑health night and fan giveaways.