The Chicago Sky announced Saturday they have successfully signed veteran guard Skylar Diggins as a free agent, landing the seven-time All-Star in what reports indicate is a two-year contract.
Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed by the organization.
The 35-year-old veteran brings impressive career statistics to Chicago, having compiled averages of 16.4 points, 5.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 335 games during her 11-year professional career.
Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition in a team statement. “Skylar is a player we have coveted for years. We are ecstatic to bring her to Chicago,” Pagliocca said. “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.”
Diggins holds the eighth position in WNBA history for career assists with 1,768 and ranks 25th all-time in scoring with 5,489 points. During her most recent campaign with the Seattle Storm, she contributed 15.5 points and 6.0 assists per game across 43 appearances.
Chicago head coach Tyler Marsh praised the veteran’s impact potential. “Diggins is the kind of player who elevates everyone around her,” Marsh stated. “Skylar is a true veteran leader, and she possesses unmatched speed and shot creation potential. I can’t wait to work with her.”
Saturday proved busy for Chicago’s front office, as they also secured forward Azura Stevens on a reported three-year contract and obtained guard Jacy Sheldon from Washington in exchange for their 2028 first-round draft selection.
The Sky made headlines earlier this week by trading standout Angel Reese to Atlanta, receiving two first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 plus a 2028 second-round pick swap option in return.
