- October 17, 2026
After drafting both Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso last year, hiring WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon as head coach, and adding talented—but often controversial—Chennedy Carter, the Chicago Sky looked full of promise. Following their 2021 WNBA championship, there was renewed excitement and hope in the Windy City.
Unfortunately, the Sky finished the 2024 season 13–27, and to the surprise of many, Weatherspoon was let go. The decision raised eyebrows—not only because of its suddenness but also because the team chose not to offer her a contract extension at all.
Carter led the team in scoring with 17.5 points per game. She has dealt with disciplinary issues since being drafted fourth overall by the Atlanta Dream in 2020. After an altercation with then-teammate Courtney Williams—reportedly involving threats of a fight, Carter was suspended indefinitely and eventually traded to the Los Angeles Sparks. Her troubles continued in LA, where she was benched for “poor conduct” and later released in the 2023 offseason.
Following a stint playing overseas in Turkey, Carter signed with the Sky for the 2024 season. She performed well on the court but found herself at the center of controversy again after throwing a shoulder into Caitlin Clark during a game against the Indiana Fever. The moment sparked a media frenzy. After the season, no WNBA team signed her, and she is currently playing professionally in Mexico.
Fast forward to 2025: the Sky are under new leadership with head coach Tyler Marsh, who won back-to-back titles as an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces under Becky Hammon. So far, his rookie head coaching campaign has been a rough one. The Sky currently hold the second-worst record in the league at 0–3. They are also second worst in points per game (70.0), second worst in field goal percentage (36.9%), and have the worst scoring differential in the league at -24.3.
It’s not surprising, considering their top scorer from last year is no longer on the team.
Chicago did bring back veteran and two-time WNBA champion Courtney Vandersloot, who played for the Sky from 2011 to 2022, and won a title with the New York Liberty in 2024 and the Sky in 2021. She currently leads the team in scoring—but with just 9.7 points per game. Her experience and championship pedigree could be valuable for a young, rebuilding squad.
The Sky are also top three in rebounds, thanks in large part to Angel Reese, who leads the league with 13.7 boards per game. However, the team still looks out of sync. The highly anticipated “twin towers” pairing of Reese and Cardoso has yet to develop the chemistry needed to dominate together.
Another concern? No one on the team is averaging double figures in scoring. That’s a major problem for Coach Marsh and his staff. Additionally, turnovers are hurting them—Reese leads the team with 4.7 per game, which is second highest in the league.
So, here’s the question: is the team missing Chennedy Carter’s offensive spark? Should the Sky consider calling her back?
For now, Carter is playing in Mexico while Chicago searches for answers.
They’ll have a chance to turn things around tonight against the 3–1 Phoenix Mercury. Tip-off is at 10 p.m. EDT.
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