WNBA Free Agency Update: Courtney Vandersloot Resigns with the Sky Courtney Vandersloot, the 37-year-old point guard, has officially re-signed with the Chicago Sky, marking a significant development in the team’s free agency strategy. The move comes as Vandersloot prepares to return from an ACL injury that sidelined her during the 2025 season. In a statement, she expressed her commitment to the team, stating, “I truly believe the Sky are building something special, which made it a no-brainer to sign back. Finishing last season with an injury was disappointing, but I’m eager to be back on the court.” Vandersloot is widely regarded as the Chicago Sky’s most accomplished player in franchise history. Her contributions to the team are unparalleled, as she leads the Sky in total points, assists, and steals. She also ranks second in the WNBA’s all-time assists list, trailing only Sue Bird. Her ability to control the tempo of games and create opportunities for teammates has been a cornerstone of the Sky’s offense for years. The Sky’s backcourt now features Vandersloot alongside Skylar Diggins, Jacy Sheldon, and Hailey Van Lith, forming a dynamic unit that combines experience with emerging talent. Diggins, a veteran guard, brings leadership and scoring prowess, while Sheldon and Van Lith offer versatility and defensive intensity. This quartet is expected to play a pivotal role in the Sky’s pursuit of a competitive playoff berth in the 2026 season. Vandersloot’s return is particularly meaningful for the Sky, as her presence on the court has historically elevated the team’s performance. Her leadership and playmaking skills have been instrumental in key moments, including high-stakes games and playoff runs.#chicago_sky #hailey_van_lith #courtney_vandersloot #skylar_diggins #jacy_sheldon
Chicago Sky Re-Sign Courtney Vandersloot, Add DiJonai Carrington The Chicago Sky have re-signed veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot following her abbreviated 2025 season, which was cut short by an ACL injury sustained in June. The team confirmed the deal on Sunday, though terms were not disclosed publicly. A source told ESPN’s Alexa Philippou that Vandersloot signed a two-year, $1.5 million contract. Vandersloot, who has been a cornerstone of the franchise since her 2011 draft selection, expressed her eagerness to return, stating, “I truly believe the Sky are building something special, which made it a no-brainer to sign back.” She also acknowledged the disappointment of finishing the 2025 season prematurely due to her injury. Despite playing only seven games in 2025, Vandersloot made history as the Sky’s all-time leading scorer. She surpassed her wife and former teammate Allie Quigley to claim the franchise record, amassing 3,745 points with the team. Vandersloot, who has scored 4,352 career points in her WNBA career, also holds the Sky’s records for assists (2,423) and steals (468). Her 2,886 career assists rank second in WNBA history behind Sue Bird’s 3,234. A five-time All-Star (2011, 2019, 2021–23), Vandersloot was named to the All-WNBA first team in 2019 and 2020. The Sky also added free agent DiJonai Carrington, who signed a one-year deal, according to a source. Carrington, a 5-11 guard-forward, previously averaged 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 20 games for the Dallas Wings in 2025 before being traded to the Minnesota Lynx at the trade deadline. With the Lynx, Carrington contributed 8.6 points per game over 11 regular-season contests, shooting 48.5% from the field and 45.5% on three-pointers.#chicago_sky #courtney_vandersloot #allie_quigley #dijonai_carrington #jeff_pagliocca
