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One of the biggest trades in the history of the Chicago Sky as a franchise saw them acquire the WNBA's best rebounder. The Minnesota Lynx agreed to a swap of first-round draft picks with the Sky at the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 23

Sky Center Officially Commits to Project B's 2026 Launch

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso has officially been annouced as one fo the latest athletes to join Project B, the global off-season league set to launch in November 2026.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Chicago Sky Star Announces Career News on Friday

Chicago Sky star Kamilla Cardoso had a memorable second season in the WNBA in 2025. The 6-foot-7 center played 40 games for the Sky this past season, averaging 13.6 points on 52.8% shooting, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 27.6 minutes per contest.

Chicago Sky News / Chicago Sky On SI / November 20

Sky's Bigger Cornerstone: Angel Reese or Kamilla Cardoso?

Any time a team has the luxury of adding two high caliber players in the same draft, that team should be on pace for greatness. The Chicago Sky benefited from not only having the second overall selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft, but they also had another lottery pick that same night.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 4

Sky overcome Tina Charles' record-setting night in win over Sun

Angel Reese posted a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds and Kamilla Cardoso scored 16 points to boost the host Chicago Sky to an 88-64 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday.

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Chicago Sky News / Scoop B / August 29

Kamilla Cardoso Credits A’ja Wilson’s Basketball Influence While Carving Her Own Path in Women’s Basketball

Kamilla Cardoso has quickly emerged as one of the most intriguing young talents in women’s basketball. Her mix of size, athleticism, and skill makes her a player to watch at both collegiate and professional levels.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 29

Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas carry Mercury past Sky

Kahleah Copper scored 28 points on her 31st birthday, MVP candidate Alyssa Thomas became the first player in league history with 300 assists in three seasons, and the host Phoenix Mercury held off the slumping Chicago Sky, 83-79, on Thursday.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 21

Sky stun Liberty to end five-game skid

Kamilla Cardoso scored 22 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and dished five assists as the Chicago Sky upset the host New York Liberty 91-85 on Thursday to end a five-game losing streak.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 10

Short-handed Fever record dominant win over Sky

Kelsey Mitchell had 26 points and eight assists, and the host Indiana Fever continued their mastery of the Chicago Sky with a 92-70 victory in a matchup of short-handed teams Saturday night in Indianapolis.

Fever lose two to season-ending injuries on the same day

Mercury’s Thomas makes history in blowout win against Fever

How Mercury’s Bonner rediscovered her love for basketball through family

Valkyries clamp down on high-powered Sparks in crucial home win

Aces extend hot streak

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 6

Hot-starting Sky finally snap ugly losing streak, outlast Mystics without Angel Reese

The Sky scored 52 points in the paint and distributed 22 assists.

Mystics and Storm execute a rare win-win trade

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 27

Kelsey Mitchell explodes for 35 points in decisive Fever win over Sky

Mitchell fell three points shy of her career best effort against the Connecticut Sun in 2019.

Fever HC Stephanie White addresses WNBA schedule stress before game

Aces explode for 106 points in a win over Paige Bueckers-less Wings

Tina Charles helps Sun trounce Valkyries

Alyssa Thomas helps Mercury break losing streak at Mystics

Dream hand Lynx first home loss of year

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Chicago Sky Announce Kamilla Cardoso Decision After Blowout Loss

The Chicago Sky added a loss to their record, falling to the Seattle Storm 95-57. The blowout loss for the Sky marked the team's fourth straight loss. Chicago's streak extends to before the WNBA All-Star break, having picked up previous losses to the Minnesota Lynx twice and the Atlanta Dream.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Chicago Sky Announce Kamilla Cardoso News in First Game Back After Temporary Leave

For the first time since June 24, the Chicago Sky welcomed back their second-year star Kamilla Cardoso to the court on Wednesday night against the Dallas Wings. Cardoso had been on a temporary leave to compete in the 2025 AmeriCup with the Brazilian National Team, which fell short in the championship against Team USA.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Chicago Sky Receive Kamilla Cardoso Update After Three Missed Games

The Chicago Sky have been without second-year forward Kamilla Cardoso for the last three contests. She is currently playing for her home country, Brazil, in the FIBA Americup tournament and stepped away from the WNBA temporarily as a result.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 25

Angel Reese Shades Sparks' WNBA Draft Decision After Kamilla Cardoso Career Game

The Chicago Sky had two of the top seven picks in the 2024 WNBA Draft. They used their No. 3 overall pick on former South Carolina Gamecocks standout Kamilla Cardoso and then used the draft's No.

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Chicago Sky News / Field Level Media / June 24

Kamilla Cardoso's career-high 27 points lead Sky past Sparks

Kamilla Cardoso scored 12 of her career-high 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Sky rallied for a 97-86 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night in a matchup of struggling teams.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 21

Chicago Sky will keep falling until they fix glaring weakness

The Chicago Sky are falling. And until they solve their biggest weakness, things aren't likely to get much better.

Sophie Cunningham gets shoutout from NFL star after defending Caitlin Clark

Punishments for Fever-Sun scuffles show WNBA still not protecting Clark

WNBA star Kelsey Plum has tense exchange with autograph seeker

Angel McCoughtry apologizes for comments about Hailey Van Lith

Angel Reese reveals her plan for money earned from ‘mebounds’ trademark

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Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 23

WNBA Fans Believe Kamilla Cardoso's Bad Body Language Sums Up Sky State

The Chicago Sky have been historically bad through their first two games of the 2025 WNBA regular season. Their having lost their first two games (to the Indiana Fever on May 17 and the New York Liberty on May 22) by a combined 60 points is the two-game stretch to start a season in league history.

Chicago Sky News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / October 4, 2024

Cardoso caps rookie year with WNBA All-Rookie Team selection

Former Gamecock Kamilla Cardoso, and current Chicago Sky center, finished her debut season in the WNBA being selected to the 2024 WNBA All-Rookie Team.

Chicago Sky News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / July 31, 2024

Kamilla Cardoso rocks pink bikini on vacation during WNBA Olympic break

Kamilla Cardoso was enjoying the final days of the WNBA Olympic break on a relaxing vacation. The Chicago Sky rookie took some time for R&R before the team returns to practice by taking in some sun in a daring pink swimsuit.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 1, 2024

Takeaways from Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's first WNBA showdown

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese renewed their rivalry on Saturday in the first WNBA meeting between the two former college adversaries.

Fever announce remarkable attendance milestone in fifth home game

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Chicago Sky guard shoulders Clark

Clark frustrated by physical WNBA play

The continued targeting of Clark is only hurting the WNBA

Chicago Sky News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2024

Angel Reese calls out critics following strong preseason performance

Angel Reese called out her critics on social media Wednesday following a strong game against the New York Liberty Tuesday night in her second preseason contest.

Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso (shoulder) out 4-6 weeks

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Chicago Sky News / Fastbreak on SI / May 7, 2024

Chicago Sky Rookie Kamilla Cardoso Sidelined with Shoulder Injury

The Chicago Sky will finish the preseason and start the regular season without rookie center Kamilla Cardoso. The 6-foot-7 star out of South Carolina suffered a shoulder injury in the team's first preseason game and will miss four to six weeks, according to ESPN.

Chicago Sky News / Field Level Media / May 6, 2024

Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso (shoulder) out 4-6 weeks

Chicago Sky rookie center Kamilla Cardoso will miss the beginning of her inaugural WNBA season, as she is sidelined four to six weeks due to a shoulder injury.

Chicago Sky News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2024