đź’” HEADLINE: Veteran WNBA Star Courtney Vandersloot Out for Season with Torn ACL
CHICAGO — In heartbreaking news for WNBA fans, Chicago Sky point guard and five-time All-Star Courtney Vandersloot has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season after suffering a torn ACL in her right knee.
The injury occurred during the Sky’s 79–52 loss to the Indiana Fever earlier this week. Vandersloot went down late in the third quarter and did not return. Subsequent scans confirmed the severity of the injury.
The 36-year-old is one of the most decorated players in WNBA history. She holds multiple franchise records for the Sky—including points (3,743), assists (2,424), and steals (468)—and played a crucial role in their 2021 championship run. She also won a title with the New York Liberty in 2024.
Vandersloot was averaging 10.6 points and 5.3 assists this season and continued to serve as a veteran leader for a young Sky roster.
> “Courtney is the heart and soul of our team,” said head coach Teresa Weatherspoon. “This is a devastating loss—not just for us, but for the league.”
The injury raises tough questions about the future. At her age, a full recovery from an ACL tear is difficult, and it remains unclear if she plans to return in 2026 or consider retirement.
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đź“Ś What This Means:
The Sky lose their top playmaker and on-court leader.
Chicago may be forced to explore mid-season trades or free-agent signings.
The WNBA community is rallying around one of its most beloved veterans.
