The Chicago Sky have re-signed Courtney Vandersloot after her 2025 season was reduce quick by an ACL damage.
The staff introduced Vandersloot’s return Sunday with out disclosing phrases. Vandersloot signed a two-year, $1.5 million deal, a supply instructed ESPN’s Alexa Philippou.
“I truly believe the Sky are building something special, which made it a no-brainer to sign back,” Vandersloot stated in a press release. “Finishing last season with an injury was disappointing, but I’m eager to be back on the court.”
The Sky are additionally signing free agent DiJonai Carrington, with a supply telling Philippou it is for a one-year deal.
Vandersloot, a 5-foot-8 guard, appeared in simply seven video games final season after struggling her ACL damage in June.
Despite the restricted motion, the two-time WNBA champion turned the Sky’s all-time main scorer in 2025. Vandersloot, who has scored 3,745 of her 4,352 profession factors with the Sky, surpassed her spouse and former guard Allie Quigley to assert the franchise file.
The 37-year-old, who was drafted by Chicago in 2011, additionally holds the franchise data for assists (2,423) and steals (468). Vandersloot has the second-most assists (2,886) in WNBA historical past behind Sue Bird (3,234). Vandersloot is a five-time All-Star (2011, 2019, 2021-23) and was named to the All-WNBA first staff in 2019 and 2020.
Carrington averaged 10.4 factors, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 20 video games for the Dallas Wings final season earlier than being despatched to the Minnesota Lynx on the commerce deadline. The 5-11 guard-forward was anticipated to supply priceless depth to a Lynx roster positioned for a title run.
Over 11 regular-season video games with the Lynx, Carrington averaged 8.6 factors and shot 48.5% from the sector and 45.5% on 3-pointers. But a big midfoot sprain sustained within the first spherical of the playoffs reduce her season quick.
Carrington, a second-round draft choose in 2021, performed for the Connecticut Sun from 2021 to 2024, the place she was a first-team All-Defensive choose and Most Improved Player in 2024. Over 5 WNBA seasons, she has averaged 8.5 factors, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
“We’re thrilled to bring DiJonai to the Sky,” basic supervisor Jeff Pagliocca stated in a press release. “She brings speed, defense, versatility and a fierce competitive spirit, and we can’t wait to see her electrify Skytown.”
It has been a busy week for the Sky, who acquired 2024 No. 4 general choose Rickea Jackson in a commerce with the Sparks on Sunday that noticed Ariel Atkins go to Los Angeles.
The Sky signed Skylar Diggins on Saturday, the primary day a staff might formally add free brokers. Chicago additionally introduced again ahead Azura Stevens, who helped the franchise win a title in 2021, and middle Elizabeth Williams, who has been with the staff since 2023.
Chicago traded Angel Reese on Monday to Atlanta, shifting on from the proficient younger star.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
