Skylar Diggins Signs With Chicago Sky as Free Agent

Veteran point guard joins Chicago on two-year deal after strong season with Seattle Storm.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:38pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and plays of a WNBA basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes and bold colors capturing the energy and intensity of the sport.Skylar Diggins' move to the Chicago Sky signals the team's intent to compete for a WNBA championship this season.Chicago Today

Skylar Diggins, one of the WNBA's most elite point guards, has signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Sky as a free agent. The 36-year-old veteran is entering her 12th season and is coming off an All-Star campaign with the Seattle Storm in 2025, where she helped lead the team to the playoffs. Diggins will join fellow free agent acquisition Azurá Stevens on Chicago's revamped roster as they aim to be competitive this season.

Why it matters

Diggins' signing is a major move for the Sky as they look to build a contending team around their franchise center Kamilla Cardoso. With Diggins' veteran leadership and playmaking abilities, the Sky have added one of the top point guards on the free agent market to run their offense.

The details

Diggins averaged 15.1 points and 6.2 assists per game for the Storm last season, making her one of only two players to appear in at least 20 games and average 15+ points and 6+ assists. The Sky also acquired power forward Azurá Stevens, who previously won a title with the team in 2021, and traded a 2028 first-round pick for backup guard Jacy Sheldon.

  • Diggins will turn 36 years old in August 2026.
  • Diggins is entering her 12th WNBA season in 2026.

The players

Skylar Diggins

A veteran point guard who is joining the Chicago Sky on a two-year contract after spending the previous season with the Seattle Storm.

Azurá Stevens

A free agent power forward who is returning to the Chicago Sky, where she won a title in 2021, on a new contract.

Kamilla Cardoso

The franchise center for the Chicago Sky who will be playing alongside the new additions of Diggins and Stevens.

Jacy Sheldon

A backup guard acquired by the Chicago Sky in a trade, giving up a 2028 first-round pick.

Angel Reese

The power forward who the Chicago Sky recently parted ways with in a trade.

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What they’re saying

“Skylar Diggins is joining a franchise with a fitting name.”

— Sabreena Merchant, Author

What’s next

The Chicago Sky will look to integrate Diggins and Stevens into their lineup as they aim to be competitive in the 2026 WNBA season and make a deep playoff run.

The takeaway

The addition of veteran point guard Skylar Diggins and power forward Azurá Stevens signals that the Chicago Sky are in 'win-now' mode, as they build a contending roster around their franchise center Kamilla Cardoso.