Rachel Banham - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Chips in full stat line Banham finished with seven points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 77-66 victory over the Mercury.

Impact Although Banham had a decent performance Tuesday, she's mostly struggled for fantasy relevance since both Azura Stevens and Courtney Vandersloot got back into Chicago's lineup. Over her past seven appearances, Banham has averaged a mere 3.4 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 9.6 minutes per game.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 16 minutes in loss Banham finished with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one assist over 16 minutes during Monday's 92-63 loss to the Sun.

Impact Banham has seen very sparse minutes for the Sky this season. Across 15 appearances, she's averaging 4.3 points, 1.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.1 turnovers on 31.0 percent shooting from the field.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana takes on Chicago, aims for 5th straight home win

Indiana will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Fever play Chicago

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Heading back to bench Banham is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dream.

Impact Following a stretch of back-to-back starts, Banham is reverting back to her usual role as a reserve. Over nine appearances off the bench, the veteran guard has averaged 5.6 points, 1.1 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per game.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in loss Banham posted three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Sunday's 85-68 loss to the Tempo.

Impact Despite a modest workload, Banham wasn't able to generate much on the box score. Across 11 games this season, her fantasy impact has been minimal with 5.4 points, 1.3 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per contest.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Sun Banham will start in Friday's game against Connecticut.

Impact Banham will make her first start of the 2026 campaign after averaging 5.6 points, 1.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.2 steals and 0.2 blocks across 16.8 minutes in nine regular-season appearances. With Banham moving into the starting lineup, Natasha Cloud will head to the bench.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks double digits again Banham supplied 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 99-89 loss to the Wings.

Impact That's now back-to-back games in double-digit scoring figures for Banham, who failed to attain this feat in her prior three outings to open the year. She's averaged 6.2 points, 0.8 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 16.0 minutes per game this season, shooting just 37.9 percent from the floor.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jessica Shepard's triple-double helps Wings rally from 11-point deficit, beat Sky 99-89

Jessica Shepard had her second career triple-double and the first in the WNBA this season, Arike Ogunbowale scored 11 of her 23 points in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Wings b...

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 17, 2026

MAY 18 • YOUTUBE

Gabriela Jaquez has 20 points, 8 rebounds to help Sky beat Lynx 86-79

Rookie Gabriela Jaquez set career highs with 20 points and eight rebounds, Kamilla Cardoso had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-79

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Plays 12 minutes against Valkyries Banham finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one steal across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 69-63 victory over the Valkyries.

Impact Banham has seen relatively consistent playing time off the bench early in the regular season, as she played 15 minutes during Saturday's Opening Night matchup. However, she wasn't very involved when on the court Wednesday, as she managed to record a steal but also had just one field-goal attempt. The 32-year-old started in 33 of her 44 regular-season appearances with the Sky last year, averaging 9.0 points, 2.7 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per game, but she's had to settle for less usage early in 2026 after the team acquired Skylar Diggins, Natasha Cloud, Jacy Sheldon and Gabriela Jaquez, while Courtney Vandersloot (knee) and DiJonai Carrington (foot) could also eat away at some of Banham's minutes once they're cleared to return.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in starting role Banham generated nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt), a rebound and an assist in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 87-78 preseason loss to Atlanta.

Impact Banham took on a starting role Wednesday since the Sky were without several key players, and she was efficient from the floor en route to matching the team's second-highest scoring total. Banham was efficient in both of her preseason appearances this year and should have the opportunity to see consistent minutes early in the regular season, especially if Courtney Vandersloot (knee) and DiJonai Carrington (foot) are sidelined.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Banham is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against the Dream.

Impact The Sky are missing multiple players Wednesday, allowing Banham to step into a featured role for the Sky. Banham logged 12 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), an assist and a steal in 16 minutes during Saturday's 108-104 preseason loss to the Mercury.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures off bench Banham logged 12 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), an assist and a steal in 16 minutes during Saturday's 108-104 preseason loss to the Mercury.

Impact Banham re-signed with the Sky during the offseason following a career-best campaign in 2025, when she averaged 9.0 points, 2.7 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per game across 44 regular-season appearances (33 starts). Banham could see relatively consistent minutes off the bench early in the season if Courtney Vandersloot (knee) and DiJonai Carrington (foot) are unavailable.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Chicago Banham agreed to a contract with the Sky on Saturday, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Banham will return to the Sky following a career-best year in 2025. Over 44 regular-season appearances (33 starts) for Chicago last season, she averaged 9.0 points, 2.7 assists and 1.7 rebounds across 24.6 minutes per game. However, the veteran guard figures to face more competition for playing time in 2026, considering Skylar Diggins is now in the mix and Ariel Atkins received a core qualifying offer. Hailey Van Lith (ankle) and Jacy Sheldon (ankle) could also push for increased minutes in the backcourt.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Sky Re-Sign Rachel Banham CHICAGO (April 11, 2026) — The Sky officially re-signed guard Rachel Banham, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal we...

APRIL 11 • WNBA.COM

WNBA and the players' union to resume stalled CBA negotiations on Monday

The WNBA and the players’ union will meet Monday in New York for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Paige Bueckers gets emotional addressing ICE actions in Minnesota Minnesota natives Paige Bueckers and Rachel Banham condemned ICE being in their home state during Unrivaled's trip to Philadelphia.

JANUARY 30 • USATODAY.COM

WNBA vets Aari McDonald, Rachel Banham launch new podcast at Unrivaled In an exclusive announcement, USA TODAY has the details on Aari McDonald and Rachel Banham's new podcast "Aari and Rachel: Unfiltered at Unr...

JANUARY 12 • USATODAY.COM

Rachel Banham 2025 Season Recap Bio: Height: 5-10 Position: G Years Pro: 9 College: Minnesota Drafted: Connecticut Sun (No. 4 overall in 2016) Top-10 All-Time Sky Franchise...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • WNBA.COM

Sky's Rachel Banham joins Unrivaled 3-on-3 league The offseason league expanded its player pool after a successful first season. Banham likely will join Sky teammates Angel Reese and Hailey...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Posts double-double in finale Banham racked up 13 points (4-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Thursday's 91-86 loss to New York.

Impact Banham maintained elevated playing time for the shorthanded Sky during Thursday's regular-season finale, and she excelled as a passer en route to her first double-double of the year. Although Banham dealt with some inconsistency during the 2025 campaign, she still had a career-best season while making 44 appearances (33 starts), as she averaged 9.0 points, 2.7 assists, 1.7 rebounds, 2.0 made three-pointers and 0.6 steals in 24.6 minutes per game. The 32-year-old will become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, and it wouldn't be surprising to see teams express renewed interest in her talents now that she's proven the impact she can have in a starting capacity.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Awful shooting performance Banham logged four points (0-7 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 92-61 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Banham missed each of her seven shots from the floor -- all of them from deep -- and had a subpar stat line overall. Her lack of consistency has been alarming, as she's alternated double-digit scoring performances with games in which she's scored five or fewer points over her previous six appearances. That said, it's hard to trust her ahead of the regular-season finale against the Liberty on Thursday since she's reached the 10-point plateau just three times over her last 10 outings.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Las Vegas plays Chicago after Wilson's 31-point performance

Las Vegas hosts the Chicago Sky after A'ja Wilson scored 31 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 80-66 victory against the Chicago Sky

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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