Skylar Diggins comes off bench for Chicago Sky against Phoenix Mercury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Skylar Diggins will not start for the Chicago Sky in their game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 7. Diggins, who addressed her role change on Instagram, confirmed this is her first time coming off the bench since 2016. Sky head coach Tyler Marsh stated the decision is based on discussions with Diggins but did not disclose further details. The Mercury, having won four of their last five games, aim to extend their winning streak. Diggins remains a key player, averaging 14.2 points and 4.9 assists per game.
- •Skylar Diggins confirmed her bench role before the game against the Mercury.
- •Head coach Tyler Marsh made the decision without elaborating on the reasoning.
- •The Mercury have won four of their last five games.
- •Diggins is averaging 14.2 points and 4.9 assists per game.
- •Chicago and Phoenix face off on July 7 at 7 p.m.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Sky's Skylar Diggins ruled out vs. Mercury after starting lineup change
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Sky’s Skylar Diggins won’t start against the Mercury
"PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury host the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night, but Chicago’s starting lineup will look a little different than it did the last time the teams met. On Monday, Chicago guard and former Mercury player Skylar Diggins took to Instagram to address being moved to the bench ahead of Tuesday’s game.
"Skylar Diggins is sidelined with a knee injury after expressing frustration over losing her starting spot with the Sky.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 1:02 AMSky's Skylar Diggins ruled out vs. Mercury after starting lineup change
Skylar Diggins is sidelined with a knee injury after expressing frustration over losing her starting spot with the Sky.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 5:22 AMSky’s Skylar Diggins won’t start against the Mercury
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury host the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night, but Chicago’s starting lineup will look a little different than it did the last time the teams met. On Monday, Chicago guard and former Mercury player Skylar Diggins took to Instagram to address being moved to the bench ahead of Tuesday’s game.
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