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Quiet in 15 minutes Onyenwere finished with two points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 81-79 loss to the Mystics.

Impact Onyenwere wasn't very effective in her limited minutes Tuesday, and she's struggled to generate much fantasy appeal for the Sky. Across 18 appearances, she's averaging 4.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 13.6 minutes per game.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Williams scores 25 as Lynx earn 11th straight home win, beating Sky 80-75

Courtney Williams tied her season high with 25 points, Napheesa Collier scored 21 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 80-75

JULY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to Sunday's game Onyenwere (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's game against the Lynx early in the second quarter, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Onyenwere appeared to hit her head on the court following a collision in the first quarter, but she was able to return to Sunday's matchup following a brief trip to the locker room. It's unclear whether she'll face any limitations as the game progresses, but it's encouraging to see her back in action after a brief exit.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Onyenwere went to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Lynx due to an apparent injury, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Onyenwere drew the start during Sunday's matchup, but she gingerly walked off the court with the help of some teammates before heading to the locker room shortly after. She appeared to hit her head on the court following a collision with Courtney Williams, but the exact nature of Onyenwere's injury isn't yet known. If Onyenwere is unable to return down the stretch, Rebecca Allen should see additional playing time.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday Onyenwere will start Sunday's game against the Lynx.

Impact Onyenwere will enter the starting lineup for the second time in the last three games as the team continues to rotate its first five with Kamilla Cardoso (not injury related) out of the lineup. Onyenwere saw 23 minutes in her previous start, while seeing just 13 total minutes in her last two games off the bench, so she figures to see a larger role than usual Sunday.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet off bench Onyenwere registered three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and two assists over six minutes during Sunday's 92-85 win over the Sparks.

Impact Onyenwere moved back to the second unit Sunday, while Elizabeth Williams got the starting nod and made the most of her opportunity. Onyenwere remains miles off the fantasy radar with an average of 12.6 minutes per night across 16 appearances.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Onyenwere won't start Sunday's game against the Sparks.

Impact With Kamilla Cardoso unavailable due to international commitments, Onyenwere made her first start of the season against Golden State on Friday, posting four points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals in 23 minutes. However, Elizabeth Williams gets the nod Sunday, sending Onyenwere to her usual reserve role. In 14 appearances off the bench, Onyenwere has averaged 12.2 minutes per game.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Friday Onyenwere is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Onyenwere is slated to make her first start of the season with Kamilla Cardoso unavailable due to international commitments. The forward has averaged 4.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting in 12.4 minutes per game over 14 appearances this year.

JUNE 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees just seven minutes Onyenwere notched four points (2-4 FG), one rebound, two assists and one steal across seven minutes during Tuesday's 97-86 victory over the Sparks.

Impact With Kamilla Cardoso stepping away from the team to compete in the upcoming FIBA Women's AmeriCup, there will be a lot of minutes up for grabs in Chicago. Onyenwere has been very quiet this season, however, so she's not quite on the radar in most formats for the time being.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erupts with season-best outing Onyenwere registered 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 107-86 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Onyenwere erupted for a season-high 17 points and four three-pointers off the bench. With that said, 10 of her minutes came in the fourth quarter of the blowout defeat, so it's possible her surge in playing time was a byproduct of the rout. Onyenwere is still averaging just 4.6 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 12.8 minutes per game over 12 appearances, although her role will be worth monitoring going forward to see if Saturday's performance will lead to an uptick in playing time.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mercury set franchise record for 3-pointers in a game in 107-86 win over Sky

Sami Whitcomb hit five of the Mercury’s franchise-record 17 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, Kahleah Copper scored 16 and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Chicago Sky 107-86

JUNE 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Sees 16 minutes in win Onyenwere totaled seven points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) across 16 minutes during Sunday's 78-66 victory over the Sun.

Impact Onyenwere continues to be used sparingly off the bench for the Sky. Through 10 regular-season contests, Onyenwere holds averages of 3.2 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 11.9 minutes per contest.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Reese has triple double, Van Lith scores career-high 16 points and Sky defeat Sun 78-66

Angel Reese had her first triple double, Hailey Van Lith led a dominant performance by the Chicago bench with a career-high 16 points and the Sky pulled away from the Connecticut S...

JUNE 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores seven points in win Onyenwere logged seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 14 minutes during Thursday's 97-92 victory over Dallas.

Impact Coming into Thursday, Onyenwere was just 2-for-13 from the field through four games. She found her offensive rhythm Thursday, finishing with season-high marks in points and assists. However, she's averaging only 11.6 minutes per game this year after averaging 18.7 last season, her first in Chicago.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sky forward Michaela Onyenwere earns starting role following Marina Mabrey trade Onyenwere offers the Sky a better defensive option than Mabrey was, however the question is whether or not she is their answer from behind t...

AUGUST 14, 2024 • SUNTIMES.COM

Phoenix hosts Los Angeles after Onyenwere's 24-point outing

Phoenix hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Michaela Onyenwere scored 24 points in the Phoenix Mercury's 75-64 loss to the Minnesota Lynx

JULY 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Michaela Onyenwere is the WNBA Rookie of the Year Former UCLA basketball and current New York Liberty forward Michaela Onyenwere has won the WNBA Rookie of the Year Award...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Star Rookie and Veterans Steer Liberty's Rocky Season to the Playoffs Michaela Onyenwere, the favorite for the Rookie of the Year Award, and the veteran Betnijah Laney proved critical in what looked to be a dow...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

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Williams scores 25 as Lynx earn 11th straight home win, beating Sky 80-75

Mercury set franchise record for 3-pointers in a game in 107-86 win over Sky

Angel Reese has triple double, Van Lith scores career-high 16 points and Sky defeat Sun 78-66

Phoenix hosts Los Angeles after Onyenwere's 24-point outing