The Chicago Sky welcomed back forward Azura Stevens on Saturday after the free agent spent three seasons playing for the Los Angeles Sparks.
While Chicago did not reveal contract details, ESPN sources indicate the 6-foot-6, 30-year-old player secured a three-year deal with her former team.
Stevens had a previous stint with the Sky spanning 2020 through 2022, during which she helped capture a WNBA title in the 2021 season.
“I’m truly excited to be coming home to join the Chicago Sky,” Stevens said in a statement. “This city means everything to me. The culture, the people, the passion for the game. To have the opportunity to come back to Chicago is amazing. I’m ready to get to work, embrace the moment, and give everything I have. Let’s work.”
During her most recent campaign, Stevens earned recognition as runner-up for Most Improved Player, while her 2022 finale with Chicago saw her finish second for Sixth Player of the Year honors.
Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca expressed enthusiasm about the reunion, stating: “We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring back Azura, a pivotal part of our championship team. Stevens brings a versatile element to our frontcourt as a shooter and shot blocker that we’re confident will pair nicely with the players we have under contract.”
Stevens delivered her strongest statistical performance during the 2025 season with Los Angeles, recording personal bests of 12.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game across 44 contests, all as a starter. She connected on 38.1% of her three-point attempts and ranked sixth league-wide with 47 blocked shots.
Throughout her professional career, Stevens maintains averages of 10.1 points and 5.6 rebounds across 220 games with 134 starts, having played for Dallas Wings (2018-19), Chicago, and Los Angeles. The Wings selected her sixth overall in the 2018 draft.
Chicago begins their upcoming campaign on May 9 with a road matchup against the expansion Portland Fire.
