Sky reportedly will split with leading scorer due to issues in locker room

The Sky desperately need offensive help, and losing Carter might appear on the surface to be a net negative for a team that finished 13-27 in 2024. However, there were reportedly good reasons for Chicago to move on from the 26-year-old former Texas A&M standout.

The Sky had locker room drama with Chennedy Carter

Per Annie Costabile with the Chicago Sun-Times, the Sky had issues with Carter.

“According to multiple league sources, players were unhappy with the dynamic created in the locker room last year due to Carter’s behavior, which went unchecked by former coach Teresa Weatherspoon,” Costabile wrote. “There was concern within the team regarding how re-signing Carter would impact the Sky’s chances of landing other free agents.”

The Sky praised Carter for her efforts

Despite the drama, Pagliocca praised Carter for her efforts with the Sky.

“Chennedy had an incredible season for us last year,” Pagliocca said, via the report by the Chicago Sun-Times. “She’s extremely talented and is a player that can impact the game at the highest level in our league. We absolutely appreciate all she did for our team last year.

“However, we’ve made changes to our staff and will make changes to our roster. Those changes impact Chennedy’s fit on the team, so we wanted to give her the best opportunity as a free agent.”

Now the Sky will look to add more scoring help in free agency.