Sky reach deals with Courtney Vandersloot, DiJonai Carrington

The Chicago Sky have re-signed Courtney Vanderslootafter her 2025 season was cut short by an ACL injury.

The team announced Vandersloot's return Sunday without disclosing terms. Vandersloot signed a two-year, $1.5 million deal, a source told ESPN's Alexa Philippou.

"I truly believe the Sky are building something special, which made it a no-brainer to sign back," Vandersloot said in a statement. "Finishing last season with an injury was disappointing, but I'm eager to be back on the court."

The Sky are also signing free agent DiJonai Carrington, with a source telling Philippou it's fora one-year deal.

Vandersloot, a 5-foot-8 guard, appeared in just seven games last season after suffering her ACL injury in June.

Despite the limited action, the two-time WNBA champion became the Sky's all-time leading scorer in 2025. Vandersloot, who has scored 3,745 of her 4,352 career points with the Sky, surpassed her wife and former guard Allie Quigley to claim the franchise record.

The 37-year-old, who was drafted by Chicago in 2011, also holds the franchise records for assists (2,423) and steals (468).Vandersloot has the second-most assists (2,886) in WNBA history behind Sue Bird (3,234). Vandersloot is a five-time All-Star (2011, 2019, 2021-23) and was named to the All-WNBA first team in 2019 and 2020.

Carrington averaged 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 20 games for the Dallas Wings last season before being sent to the Minnesota Lynx at the trade deadline. The 5-11 guard-forward was expected to provide valuable depth to a Lynx roster positioned for a title run.

Over 11 regular-season games with the Lynx, Carrington averaged 8.6 points and shot 48.5% from the field and 45.5% on 3-pointers. But a significant midfoot sprain sustained in the first round of the playoffs cut her season short.

Carrington, a second-round draft pick in 2021, played for the Connecticut Sun from 2021 to 2024, where she was a first-team All-Defensive pick and Most Improved Player in 2024. Over five WNBA seasons, she has averaged 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

"We're thrilled to bring DiJonai to the Sky," general manager Jeff Pagliocca said in a statement. "She brings speed, defense, versatility and a fierce competitive spirit, and we can't wait to see her electrify Skytown."

It has been a busy week for the Sky, who acquired 2024 No. 4 overall pickRickea Jackson in a trade with the Sparks on Sunday that saw Ariel Atkinsgo to Los Angeles.

The Sky signed Skylar Diggins on Saturday, the first day a team could officially add free agents. Chicago also brought back forward Azura Stevens, who helped the franchise win a title in 2021, and center Elizabeth Williams, who has been with the team since 2023.

Chicago traded Angel Reese on Monday to Atlanta, moving on from the talented young star.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.