Chicago Sky shut down Skylar Diggins for the remainder of the season

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Chicago Sky shut down Skylar Diggins for the remainder of the season
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The Chicago Sky announced they are shutting down veteran guard Skylar Diggins for the remainder of the WNBA season to manage a right knee injury. Diggins finishes her campaign having appeared in 19 games for the team. This marks her first season with the organization, during which she averaged 14.2 points and shot.392 from the field. Following a period of benching in July, the guard did not return to the court before the team confirmed she would miss the rest of the year. The move follows a public expression of frustration from Diggins regarding her playing time earlier in the summer. The team stated the decision prioritizes the player's long-term health as she recovers.

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  • The Chicago Sky will play without Skylar Diggins for the rest of the season.
  • Diggins played 19 games this season before the decision to shut her down.
  • She averaged 14.2 points per game with a.392 field-goal percentage.
  • The team moved to manage her right knee injury to support long-term health.
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  • 2:15 PMYahoo SportsSky shut down Skylar Diggins for rest of WNBA season due to right knee injury
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Skylar Diggins turned in a rough first season in Chicago.

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