Atkins scores 27, Reese and Cardoso record double-doubles as Sky beats Lynx 87-81
Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81JULY 12 • Associated Press
RACHEL BANHAM #24 - GUARD - CHICAGO SKY
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Why suburban native Allie Quigley was the first Sky player to have her jersey number retired When Rachel Banham first met Allie Quigley, she had to address the obvious grievance. To guard Quigley was asking for a struggle laced with...
JULY 11 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Scores in double digits again Banham closed with 11 points (2-6 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 87-76 win over the Wings.
Impact Banham didn't have her best shooting performance and missed four of her six threes, but her five trips to the charity stripe salvaged her fantasy line. Banham has started in Chicago's last seven games and has scored in double digits six times in that stretch, but she's likely to return to the bench with the return of Kamilla Cardoso following her overseas commitment.
JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Allen scores 27, Reese has 13th double-double this season as Sky beat Wings 87-76
Rebecca Allen scored a season-high 27 points including five 3-pointers and had three blocks to help the Chicago Sky beat the short-handed Dallas Wings 87-76JULY 10 • Associated Press
Puts up 13 points Banham finished with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 81-79 loss to Washington.
Impact For the fourth game in a row, Banham reached double figures for the Sky. She's trending up for fantasy purposes, posting averages of 14.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.8 steals in that stretch.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Shakira Austin makes 2 free throws with 2.8 seconds left to give the Mystics an 81-79 win over Sky
Shakira Austin scored 15 points, including two free throws with 2.8 seconds left, and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 81-79 on the campus of George Mason UniversityJULY 8 • Associated Press
Chicago faces Washington after Banham's 20-point game
Chicago takes on the Washington Mystics after Rachel Banham scored 20 points in the Sky's 80-75 loss to the Minnesota LynxJULY 7 • Associated Press
On fire from behind arc Banham notched 20 points (7-13 FG, 6-10 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Sunday's 80-75 loss to the Lynx.
Impact Banham's three-pointer total was her highest of the season, and most in a single game since had eight three-pointers in a game against the Mercury July 14 last season. She has totaled at least three successful three-pointers in each of her past three appearances.
JULY 7 • 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 80-75JULY 7 • Associated Press
Angel Reese tops 15 rebounds for record 4th straight game as Sky beat Sparks 92-85
Angel Reese scored a season-high 24 points and became the first WNBA player with 15 or more rebounds in four straight games, finishing with 16 boards and leading the Chicago Sky to...JUNE 29 • Associated Press
Kayla Thornton scores career-high 29 points to help the Valkyries beat the Sky 83-78
Kayla Thornton scored a career-high 29 points to help the Golden State Valkyries beat the Chicago Sky 83-78 on Friday nightJUNE 28 • Associated Press
Struggles shooting in win Banham ended Tuesday's 97-86 victory over Los Angeles with eight points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and four assists in 23 minutes.
Impact Banham struggled to get going Tuesday, as she connected on only one field-goal attempt for the fifth time this season. The 32-year-old is averaging 5.6 points and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 33.3 percent from the floor and 32.1 percent from beyond the arc.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Has pair of three-pointers in start Banham scored 10 points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) with four assists across 32 minutes in Sunday's 93-80 loss to the Dream.
Impact Banham was making the start Sunday after coming off the bench in the previous four games. It was just the second start of the season, as she supplanted Kia Nurse in the starting five. It was her first game with at least 10 points since the second game of the season on May 22 against the Liberty.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Will start vs. Atlanta Banham will be in the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Dream, Chicago State of Mind Sports reports.
Impact After coming off the bench for the last four games, Banham will make her second start of the 2025 campaign with Kia Nurse set for a bench role Sunday. In her last start, Banham finished with three points, one rebound and five assists across 27 minutes in the loss to the Liberty on June 10.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
Scoreless in 15 minutes Banham accumulated zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and three steals over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 79-72 loss to Washington.
Impact Although she was able to record three steals, Banham remains irrelevant in most fantasy formats at her current workload. Through 11 games, she's seeing 16.0 minutes per night with averages of 5.2 points and 1.5 assists on 33.9 percent shooting from the field.
JUNE 18 • 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 • Associated Press
Slides back to bench Banham is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup against the Dream.
Impact Banham started Tuesday's game against the Liberty, but the Sky are turning back to Kia Nurse for a spot in the starting five. On the year, the veteran guard is averaging 5.4 points on 34.9 percent shooting over 15.6 minutes per contest.
JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE
Sky's loss of Courtney Vandersloot accelerates demands on rookie Hailey Van Lith Whether Sky coach sticks with Rachel Banham as his starter or turns to Van Lith, her minutes and responsibilities are way up in the aftermat...
JUNE 11 • SUNTIMES.COM
Scoreless in first start Banham racked up three points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound and five assists over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 85-66 loss to the Liberty.
Impact Banham was making her first start of the season, but it obviously didn't go well. She missed each of her two three-pointer attempts, while posting a minus-21 rating, worst among Chicago's starting five. At least she was able to salvage the line somewhat with the five rebounds.
JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE
Starting vs. New York Banham will start in Tuesday's game against the Liberty.
Impact The veteran guard will get the starting nod for the first time this season due to Courtney Vandersloot (knee) being sidelined. Over her last five outings, Banham has averaged 3.4 points across 12.8 minutes per game.
JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE
Team-high 15 points in loss Banham tallied 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 15 minutes in Thursday's 99-74 loss to the Liberty.
Impact Banham was lights-out from beyond the arc, leading the Sky in points while recording a game-high mark in triples. The 31-year-old guard was one of three Sky players to score in double figures during the blowout loss and was extremely efficient. Banham will likely continue to provide a spark off the Sky's bench, and over two regular-season games, she has amassed 23 points, seven triples, two assists, two blocks and one rebound across 34 minutes.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Liberty set WNBA regular-season record with 19 3-pointers in 99-74 rout of Sky
Led by Natasha Cloud with four 3-pointers and 18 points, the defending champion New York Liberty broke the WNBA regular-season record by making 19 3s in a 99-74 victory over the Ch...MAY 23 • Associated Press
Strong numbers in spot start Banham recorded 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 22 minutes in Saturday's 92-87 preseason loss to the Lynx.
Impact Banham got the start in place of Courtney Vandersloot (ribs) and was extremely productive, co-leading the team in scoring and posting a solid stat line overall. Banham should see steady minutes once the regular season begins, though she's likely to play off the bench if Vandersloot is deemed ready for the start of the regular season on May 17.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Starting sans Vandersloot Banham will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Lynx, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.
Impact Banham will get the nod at point guard in place of Courtney Vandersloot (ribs). Banham is likely to be an option off the bench during the regular season.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Banham leads Chicago against Connecticut after 22-point game
Chicago faces the Connecticut Sun after Rachel Banham scored 22 points in the Sky's 86-70 loss to the Atlanta DreamSEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press
