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Season-Ending ACL Tear Forces Chicago Sky to Rebuild After 79-52 Defeat

Losing veteran floor general Courtney Vandersloot to an ACL tear has left the Sky without their primary playmaker.

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Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot, shown during a game on May 22, 2025, will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season.
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after scoring in the first half against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on June 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Overview

  • Vandersloot suffered a torn right ACL five minutes into Saturday’s loss to the Indiana Fever and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season following surgery.
  • The Sky’s offense collapsed without their captain, falling to 2-5 as no player scored in double digits and Angel Reese managed just four points on 2-of-7 shooting despite 12 rebounds.
  • Caitlin Clark directed the Fever from the sidelines, providing encouragement to teammates while still sidelined by a left quad strain.
  • Chicago coach Tyler Marsh faces decisions on promoting rookie Hailey Van Lith at point guard and exploring limited cap-space signings to replace Vandersloot.
  • Fans have called for the Sky to sign free-agent point guard Deja Kelly to stabilize the backcourt and keep the team competitive.