Forward/center Azura Stevens will sign with the Los Angeles Sparks, her agent, Mike Cound, told ESPN on Thursday, becoming the Chicago Sky‘s fourth major piece to move on from the organization in free agency.
Stevens, who was drafted by Dallas out of UConn in 2018, is regarded as one of the most promising young post players in the league. Playing in a stacked frontcourt in Chicago, she averaged 10.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 21.9 minutes per game in 2022. She also played an integral role in the Sky’s 2021 championship run.
Earlier this week, two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker announced she would be signing with the Aces, four-time All-Star Courtney Vandersloot posted she wouldn’t be returning to Chicago and sharpshooter Allie Quigley is set to sit out the 2022 season.
Chicago was upset at home in Game 5 of the semifinals in 2022, precluding their bid to repeat as champions. Kahleah Copper, the 2021 Finals MVP, is the only returning starter currently under…
