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Chicago Sky 2026 season struggles continue
In early July, the The Chicago Sky benched veteran guard Skylar Diggins as the team grappled entered late July with a difficult season. By the end of the month, the Sky’s record had slipped to 9‑18, placing them 13th and well outside the playoff picture. A spate of 9‑18 record, plagued by injuries to key players—including leaders such as Skylar Diggins, Courtney Vandersloot, Azura Stevens, DiJonai Carrington, and Rickea Jackson (ACL) Jackson. Coach Tyler Marsh framed the upcoming stretch as a "new season" and Diggins (knee)—left the roster thin. The team suffered endured numerous close defeats, with eleven losses by eight points or fewer, highlighted losses. On July 30, the Sky snapped the skid by rallying from a buzzer‑beater loss 14‑point fourth‑quarter deficit to the Atlanta Dream and a 95‑94 defeat to New York. Coach Tyler Marsh described the upcoming stretch as a “new season,” emphasizing the need for better execution Connecticut Sun 94‑88 at Wintrust Arena. Forward Kamilla Cardoso led with 26 points, 18 in crunch time as 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 entered a five‑game home run, starting against 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 Sun. without Brittney Griner. The game was highlighted by a community‑focused mental‑health night and fan giveaways.