Skylar Diggins benched by Chicago Sky after 19 games this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Skylar Diggins has been benched by the Chicago Sky after starting all 19 games this season. The decision was confirmed during media availability in Phoenix, where the Sky will face the Mercury on Tuesday. Diggins expressed her frustration on social media, indicating that she had been compliant and professional throughout her time with the team. The Sky have struggled to maintain momentum since an early-season injury to Rickea Jackson, posting a 3-13 record since a strong start. Diggins is now expected to come off the bench, likely in favor of Courtney Vandersloot, who has recently returned after recovering from injury.
- •Diggins confirms benching after starting all games this season.
- •Sky are coming off a 3-13 stretch since a strong start.
- •Diggins has averaged 14.2 points, 3.2 rebounds in 29.1 minutes.
- •Courtney Vandersloot expected to take on a larger role.
- •Sky face the Phoenix Mercury on July 7.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Skylar Diggins Unloads Frustrations Over Sky Bench Role After Courtney Vandersloot’s Return to Chicago
- 12:27 AMCBS Sports — Skylar Diggins benched in Chicago after 19 games: Why the Sky made the move and how the star is reacting
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Skylar Diggins blindsided by move to bench after starting all 19 games
"Skylar Diggins has hinted at a probable change in the Chicago Sky’s offensive strategy with her latest Instagram post on Tuesday. The team has a 6-14 record and is second-to-last in the conference.
"Chicago Sky point guard Skylar Diggins confirmed she would be coming off the bench after starting all 19 games this season.
"'And the crazy part about it all is that I've been so quiet,' Diggins posted on social media
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:28 AMSkylar Diggins Unloads Frustrations Over Sky Bench Role After Courtney Vandersloot’s Return to Chicago
Skylar Diggins has hinted at a probable change in the Chicago Sky’s offensive strategy with her latest Instagram post on Tuesday. The team has a 6-14 record and is second-to-last in the conference.
- CBS SportsJul 7, 2026, 12:27 AMSkylar Diggins benched in Chicago after 19 games: Why the Sky made the move and how the star is reacting
'And the crazy part about it all is that I've been so quiet,' Diggins posted on social media
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 11:55 PMSkylar Diggins blindsided by move to bench after starting all 19 games
Chicago Sky point guard Skylar Diggins confirmed she would be coming off the bench after starting all 19 games this season.
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