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By the People, for the People
Chicago Sky Re-Sign Veteran Guard Rachel Banham
The Sky bring back the sharp-shooting guard on a new contract after a career year in 2025.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:04pm
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The Sky's re-signing of veteran sharpshooter Rachel Banham signals their commitment to a high-powered, multidimensional offense in the 2026 season.Lakeville TodayThe Chicago Sky have officially re-signed veteran guard Rachel Banham, the team announced today. Banham, a Minnesota sports legend, had a standout season with the Sky in 2025, setting career highs in several statistical categories including points, assists, and three-pointers made. The Sky are excited to have Banham back as they prepare for the 2026 WNBA season.
Why it matters
Retaining Banham is a key move for the Sky as they look to build on their success from last season. As one of the league's top three-point shooters, Banham's ability to space the floor and knock down open shots will be crucial to the Sky's offensive attack. Her veteran leadership and experience will also be valuable for a team aiming to make a deep playoff run.
The details
The Sky acquired Banham at the 2025 trade deadline, and she has averaged 8.4 points per game since joining the team. Last season, Banham set career highs in points (9.0 PPG), assists (2.7 APG), and three-pointers made (2.0 3PM per game). Her 86 three-pointers in 2025 were the second-most in a single season by any Sky player. In just a year and a half with the team, Banham has already climbed to 10th on the franchise's all-time leaderboard for three-pointers made.
- Banham was originally drafted 4th overall by the Connecticut Sun in 2016.
- She played for the Sun from 2016-2019 before joining the Minnesota Lynx in 2020.
- Banham signed with the Sun as a free agent in 2024 before being traded to the Sky later that year.
- The Sky will open the 2026 regular season on May 9 against the expansion Portland Fire.
The players
Rachel Banham
A veteran guard who has played in the WNBA since 2016. Banham is a Minnesota sports legend, starring at the University of Minnesota where she is the program's all-time leader in points, games played, three-pointers, and field goals.
Jeff Pagliocca
The General Manager of the Chicago Sky.
What they’re saying
“Rachel had one of the all-time great shooting seasons for the Sky last year. We're ready to get back to work with a competitive, high-character individual.”
— Jeff Pagliocca, General Manager, Chicago Sky
What’s next
The Sky will tip off the 2026 regular season on Saturday, May 9 against the expansion Portland Fire on the road at 8 p.m. CT.
The takeaway
Retaining Banham, one of the WNBA's elite three-point shooters, is a savvy move by the Sky as they look to build on their success from last season. Her veteran leadership and sharpshooting ability will be key assets as the team aims to make a deep playoff run in 2026.
