Elizabeth Williams - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Starting against Seattle Williams is starting Wednesday's game against the Storm, per a release from the Sky.

Impact Kamilla Cardoso (knee) will be sidelined for the first time this season Wednesday, so Williams will draw her first start of the 2026 campaign. Across 15 starts last year, Williams averaged 11.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 27.6 minutes per game.

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Quiet campaign continues Williams had four points (2-4 FG), two rebounds and two assists over 12 minutes during Tuesday's 77-66 victory over Phoenix.

Impact With Kamilla Cardosa yet to miss a single game for the Sky this year, Williams remains stuck in a reserve role as the second-string center. For the campaign, Williams has averaged 5.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 17.2 minutes per tilt across 21 games.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded contributor off bench Williams ended with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block over 19 minutes during Friday's 124-94 win over Portland.

Impact Williams saw a slight uptick in playing time during Friday's comfortable victory and finished with her best scoring total since June 5 against Connecticut while also generating a season-high four assists. While her performance against Portland was encouraging, Williams' role off the bench has limited her fantasy upside early in 2026.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 13 minutes off bench Williams finished with two points (1-3 FG), two rebounds and one block over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 101-78 victory over the Fire.

Impact Williams has played exclusively off the bench this season, and she's had a limited impact to begin her fourth year with Chicago. She's been held to single-digit scoring totals in seven consecutive appearances, averaging 4.1 points and 3.0 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game during that time.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 22 minutes in loss Williams accumulated four points (0-4 FG, 4-8 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 22 minutes during Sunday's 85-68 loss to Toronto.

Impact After reaching 10 points in back-to-back outings, Williams cooled off in Sunday's loss. She's seeing some solid minutes this season, posting averages of 5.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 blocks in 18.5 minutes per contest.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Skylar Diggins scores 24 and the Sky beat the Sun 85-80 to end a 5-game losing streak.

Skylar Diggins scored 18 of her 24 points in the first half, Elizabeth Williams made two key baskets in the final minute, and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 85-80 to end...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Solid contributions off bench Williams finished with 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 23 minutes in Tuesday's 90-72 loss to Washington.

Impact Williams scored in double figures for the third time this season while matching a campaign high in assists and combined steals-plus-blocks. The center has been a dependable shot blocker, denying at least one shot in seven of nine contests this year. Through nine regular-season games in 2026, the veteran is averaging 5.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 17.9 minutes while operating exclusively off the bench.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kiki Iriafen has another double-double and the Mystics beat the Sky 90-72

Shakira Austin scored 17 points, Kiki Iriafen had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 90-72

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

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Comes close to double-double Williams ended Wednesday's 111-104 loss to Toronto with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 23 minutes.

Impact Williams finished just one rebound shy of recording what would've been her first double-double of the season. This was the first time she played more than 20 minutes in 2026, and with her minutes likely to continue to increase, according to WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland, she should remain productive off the bench for Chicago. She's certainly a player to keep close tabs on based on her usage and playing time.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Should see minutes increase Head coach Tyler Marsh said Wednesday that Williams remains on a slight minutes restriction but should see her minutes continue to increase, WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland reports.

Impact Williams dealt with a knee injury ahead of last Wednesday's game against Dallas, but she was available for that matchup and also suited up against Minnesota on Saturday. However, the 32-year-old has yet to play at least 20 minutes in any of her six regular-season appearances so far, averaging 4.0 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game. She'll likely continue to operate as the No. 2 center behind Kamilla Cardoso, but Williams should continue to shed her restrictions as the season progresses.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

On minutes restriction Wednesday Williams (knee) is available to play in Wednesday's game versus Dallas, Chicago State of Mind reports.

Impact While Williams is available against the Wings, she will operate under a minutes restriction. The 32-year-old is averaging 3.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 blocks in four games this season. Williams also logged 17 minutes or less in each of those contests, so she may not see a drastic reduction in playing time.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Wednesday Williams (knee) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Wings, per Chicago State of Mind Sports.

Impact Despite battling a right knee injury, Williams is ready to handle her usual role as the top backup center behind Kamilla Cardoso. Over her first four appearances, Williams has averaged 3.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 14.8 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Williams (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wings.

Impact Williams is at risk of sitting out for the first time this season Wednesday due to a right knee injury. With Chicago's frontcourt already thin in the early going, the Sky would likely lean on Kamilla Cardoso to take on all the minutes she can handle if Williams cannot suit up.

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MAY 16 • WNBA.COM

Secures four rebounds off bench Williams racked up one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 17 minutes during Friday's 91-83 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Williams has seen consistent playing time off the bench early in the regular season, but she's totaled just three points over her last two appearances after posting 10 points in Saturday's Opening Night win over Portland. Williams has profiled mainly as a fantasy streaming option to begin the 2026 campaign, and she'll face more competition for playing time once Azura Stevens (knee) is back in action.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Saturday Williams (reconditioning) is available for Saturday's opener against the Fever, according to WNBA reporter Stephen PridGeon Garner.

Impact Williams will be available in the rotation as expected after getting a maintenance day in the preseason finale. With the Sky in 2025, Williams averaged 8.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.1 minutes per game.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday's matchup Williams has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Mystics due to reconditioning, WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland reports.

Impact Williams missed the start of training camp due to an overseas commitment, and she'll be unavailable for Wednesday's preseason finale while she works on her conditioning following her absence. However, it seems likely that she'll be able to get back into game shape ahead of the Sky's Opening Night matchup against the Fire on May 9.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out for preseason opener Williams (overseas commitment) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Mercury, WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland reports.

Impact Williams missed the start of training camp due to her overseas commitments and has yet to report to the Sky, though she's expected to in the coming days. Williams' final chance to suit up before the regular season begins will come Wednesday against Atlanta.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Finishing overseas commitment Williams was away from training camp Sunday as she completes her overseas commitment, Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports reports.

Impact Williams is finishing up her commitment for Galatasaray Cagdas Factoring Istanbul in Turkey's KBSL, but she is expected to return for camp within the next few days. With the Sky beginning preseason action April 25, it remains to be seen whether she will miss any time.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins

The Chicago Sky have acquired Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks for Ariel Atkins

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Chicago Sky Re-Sign Elizabeth Williams CHICAGO (April 11, 2026) — The Sky officially re-signed center Elizabeth Williams, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the d...

APRIL 11 • WNBA.COM

Skylar Diggins signs with the Chicago Sky; Satou Sabally joins the New York Liberty

Skylar Diggins is headed to Chicago while Satou Sabally is coming to New York as WNBA free agents can officially sign Saturday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Agrees to re-sign with Chicago Williams agreed to a two-year, $1.2 million contract with the Sky on Friday, Chine Ogwumike of ESPN reports.

Impact Williams missed most of the 2024 campaign due to a knee injury, but she made 43 appearances (15 starts) for Chicago in 2025 and averaged 8.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.1 minutes per game. While those numbers were down from her first season in Chicago, when she served as a full-time starter, she was still a decent fantasy contributor. Kamilla Cardoso will be back with the Sky in 2026, but the team recently traded Angel Reese to the Sky, which could open up increased opportunities for Williams in the frontcourt, but the extent of her role will depend on what other acquisitions Chicago makes in free agency and the rookie draft.

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Skylar Diggins scores 24 and the Sky beat the Sun 85-80 to end a 5-game losing streak.

Kiki Iriafen has another double-double and the Mystics beat the Sky 90-72

Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins

Skylar Diggins signs with the Chicago Sky; Satou Sabally joins the New York Liberty