Maddy Westbeld - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Ruled out Saturday Westbeld (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Kareem Copeland of ESPN reports.

Impact Westbeld will sit out Saturday's contest in an effort to preserve her eligibility while signed to a developmental pact. Her next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Tempo.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Westbeld (coach's decision) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Westbeld is still waiting to make her season debut under a development contract. She's eligible to appear in 12 regular-season games, given Westbeld hasn't yet been active in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Dallas Westbeld (coach's decision) won't play in Wednesday's game against Dallas.

Impact Westbeld is signed to a developmental contract, limiting her to 12 regular-season appearances. However, despite the extensive injury report for Chicago, her services aren't needed, meaning her next opportunity to get on the floor will be when the Sky meet the Lynx Saturday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Westbeld (coach's decision) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Wings.

Impact Westbeld could still be ruled out ahead of tipoff to preserve her eligibility while signed to a developmental contract. However, the Sky will be without Azura Stevens (knee), Rickea Jackson (knee), DiJonai Carrington (foot) and Courtney Vandersloot (knee), so it wouldn't be surprising to see Westbeld suit up.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Westbeld (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lynx, Stephen PridGeon-Garner of ALLCITY Network reports.

Impact Westbeld has yet to make her debut with the Sky since signing a developmental contract with the team on May 7. Her next opportunity to make her 2026 debut is Wednesday against the Wings.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 16 • WNBA.COM

Won't play Friday Westbeld (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Westbeld will sit out Friday's contest in an effort to preserve her eligibility while signed to a developmental pact. Her next chance to play will come Sunday in Minnesota.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Westbeld (reconditioning) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Mercury.

Impact Westbeld will be available for her 2026 debut after being listed out for the first two games of the regular season while getting back into game shape. She appeared in 26 regular-season games for Chicago in 2025, averaging 4.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in 13.6 minutes per matchup.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Westbeld (reconditioning) won't play Wednesday versus the Valkyries.

Impact Westbeld's conditioning still isn't quite where it needs to be, so she'll sit out her second straight game Wednesday. Her next chance to play will come Friday in Phoenix.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Portland Westbeld (reconditioning) won't play in Saturday's game against Portland.

Impact Westbeld is still working her way back into shape. However, it's unknown exactly when the 24-year-old will suit up for Chicago, considering she's on a developmental deal, although she could see action Wednesday against Golden State.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Westbeld (reconditioning) is questionable to play Saturday versus the Fire, WNBA reporter Stephen Garner reports.

Impact Westbeld only played in one preseason game and logged 11 minutes, so if she is cleared for Saturday, she'll likely have a limited workload. Check back closer to Saturday's tipoff for official word on her status.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Chicago The Sky signed Westbeld to a developmental contract on Thursday.

Impact Westbeld was waived on May 4 but was quickly brought back to the Sky. The 2025 second-rounder made 26 regular-season appearances (one start) for the Sky in 2025 and averaged 4.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in 13.6 minutes per game.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

How Sky ended up with zero 2025 WNBA draft picks on roster after Hailey Van Lith, Ajsa Sivka departures | Sporting News Chicago drafted four players in 2025: Ajsa Sivka, Hailey Van Lith, Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly. None of them are on the Sky's roster...

MAY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chicago Sky Waive Maddy Westbeld, Aicha Coulibaly CHICAGO (May 4, 2026) — The Chicago Sky announced today they waived forward Maddy Westbeld and guard/forward Aicha Coulibaly. Westbeld and C...

MAY 5 • WNBA.COM

Why Sky are parting ways with Maddy Westbeld despite 2025 draft pick status | Sporting News Westbeld lasted just one season in Chicago.

MAY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chicago Sky waive Hailey Van Lith and sign Natasha Cloud

The Chicago Sky waived point guard Hailey Van Lith after drafting her in the first round last year and signed guard Natasha Cloud

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Cut loose by Sky Westbeld was waived by the Sky on Monday.

Impact The move comes as a bit of a surprise, given Westbeld had been set to enter the second season of her three-year rookie deal with Chicago. The 2025 second-rounder figures to draw some attention around the league, and it wouldn't be shocking if she found another home at some point during the regular season.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Westbeld (reconditioning) is available for Wednesday's preseason game against the Dream.

Impact After missing Saturday's preseason game against the Mercury, Westbeld is no longer on the injury report. She's likely to see a modest workload as the Sky ease her into things.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Westbeld (reconditioning) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game against the Dream, per WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland.

Impact Wednesday is Westbeld's last opportunity to see exhibition reps. That said, there's no indication she's in any danger of missing the onset of the regular season.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Saturday Westbeld (reconditioning) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Mercury, per WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland.

Impact Westbeld sat out Sunday's practice due to a lower-body injury and will be held out of the Sky's preseason opener for reconditioning purposes. Her next chance to suit up in the preseason will come Wednesday against Atlanta.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Westbeld was held out of practice Sunday due to a lower-body injury, Chicago State of Mind Sports reports.

Impact The severity of Westbeld's injury isn't yet known, but she was forced to miss the first day of training camp. It's not yet clear whether she'll suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Mercury. Westbeld made 26 regular-season appearances (one start) for the Sky in 2025 and averaged 4.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in 13.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Maddy Westbeld: Confidence and Consistency in Her Rookie Year By Sarah Disbro The journey of Chicago Sky rookie Maddy Westbeld’s rookie year wasn’t about waiting for her moment. It was about staying pre...

JANUARY 8 • WNBA.COM

Maddy Westbeld 2025 Season Recap Bio: Height: 6-3 Position: F Years Pro: R College: Notre Dame 2025 Season Overview: Patience is key for rookies in the WNBA. And for Maddy W...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • WNBA.COM

Breanna Stewart scores 24 points and Liberty beat Sky 91-86 to finish season

Breanna Stewart scored 24 points, Rebekah Gardner had 15 and Emma Messemann added 14 as the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 91-86

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Scorches nets from deep Westbeld tallied 25 points (8-12 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Thursday's 91-86 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Westbeld made the most of her chances off the bench in this one, pouring in 15 of her 25 points from beyond the arc. She'll close out her rookie campaign on a high note, as Thursday's outburst was Westbeld's best scoring performance of the 2025 campaign, beating her previous high of 10 points Aug. 9 against Indiana.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Breanna Stewart scores 24 points and Liberty beat Sky 91-86 to finish season