The Chicago Sky are in a delicate position.
After a 13-27 season and the abrupt firing of then-head coach Teresa Weatherspoon, the Sky could have a difficult time making their case to prospective free agents. Considering their recent revolving door of coaches and players, the perception almost meets reality.
The presence of Angel Reese and Kamila Cardoso, along with new head coach Tyler Marsh, whose background in player development has won him praise, won’t be enough. The organization must keep together a solid core and build from there.
Here’s where the Sky stand entering free agency, followed by a discussion of the one player who could determine the success or failure of Chicago’s offseason:
Facts and figures*
Players under contract (contract status; 2025 salary)
- Lindsay Allen (unprotected; $90,000)
- Rachel Banham (protected veteran; $95,000)
- Kamilla Cardoso (unprotected; $78,066)
- Moriah Jefferson (protected veteran; $145,000)
- Angel Reese (unprotected; $74,909)
- Elizabeth Williams (unprotected; $100,000)
Free agent (type; 2024 salary)
- Chennedy Carter (restricted; $76,535)
- Diamond DeShields (unrestricted; $100,000)
- Dana Evans (restricted; $78,469)
- Isabelle Harrison (unrestricted; $160,000)
- Michaela Onyenwere (restricted; $85,690)
- Brianna Tuner (unrestricted; $150,000)
Total…
