Chicago Sky Face Early Season Challenges as Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso Navigate Injury Concerns
As the Chicago Sky gear up for the 2025 WNBA season, the team is contending with injury concerns surrounding key players Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.
Angel Reese, the standout rookie of the 2024 season, had her inaugural year cut short due to a wrist injury requiring surgery. Despite this setback, Reese made a notable return during the offseason, participating in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league and earning Defensive Player of the Year honors. However, she exited early from the Unrivaled semifinals due to a hand injury, raising questions about her readiness for the upcoming WNBA season .
Kamilla Cardoso, the Sky’s third overall pick in the 2024 draft, also faced challenges in her rookie season. After missing the first six games due to a shoulder injury, she stepped into a starting role following Elizabeth Williams’ season-ending knee injury. Cardoso later re-aggravated her shoulder, causing her to miss the final two games of the season .
The Sky have made strategic moves in the offseason to bolster their roster, including the return of veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot and the acquisition of former All-Star Ariel Atkins . These additions aim to provide leadership and depth as the team navigates early-season uncertainties.
As Chicago prepares to face the Indiana Fever in their season opener, all eyes will be on Reese and Cardoso’s performances. Their health and contributions will be pivotal in determining the Sky’s trajectory this season.
