Skylar Diggins, 35 and Still Elite, Just Left Seattle for Chicago and the Storm Lost a Legend
Seven-time All-Star guard Skylar Diggins signed with the Chicago Sky as a free agent on Saturday, ending a two-year run with the Seattle Storm. The deal is reportedly worth two years, and it marks a major shift in the guard's career trajectory after her time in the Emerald City.
Diggins, 35, spent the last two seasons in Seattle and made a real impact. Last year alone, she averaged 15.5 points and 6.0 assists across 43 games. Over her 11-season WNBA career, she's put up career averages of 16.4 points, 5.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 335 games. Those numbers don't lie: she's eighth in WNBA history with 1,768 career assists and ranks 25th all-time with 5,489 points.
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The Sky weren't shy about what they were getting. General Manager Jeff Pagliocca released a statement: "Skylar is a player we have coveted for years. We are ecstatic to bring her to Chicago. She is one of the all-time elite passers in our game and continues to play at a high level on both sides of the ball."
Chicago head coach Tyler Marsh echoed the enthusiasm: "Diggins is the kind of player who elevates everyone around her. Skylar is a true veteran leader, and she possesses unmatched speed and shot creation potential. I can't wait to work with her."
Chicago Makes Moves All Around
The Sky didn't stop with Diggins. On the same day, they signed forward Azura Stevens to a reported three-year deal and acquired guard Jacy Sheldon from the Washington Mystics in exchange for a first-round draft pick in 2028. Earlier in the week, Chicago dealt rebounding force Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round picks (2027 and 2028) plus the option to swap second-round picks in 2028.
It's a complete rebuild in Chicago. And Diggins, at 35, is the veteran anchor they're banking on to lead the charge into this next chapter.
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