Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candice Dupree | Starter/Star [1.1] | 30.4 | High [1.2] | 13.7 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 60.19 | Chicago built much of its half-court offense around the rookie forward, trusting her to score from the elbows and low block despite constant defensive attention. Reporters covering the expansion Sky regularly highlighted her poise, polished footwork and maturity, with Dave Cowens leaning on her as the franchise’s primary interior option from opening night. (Basketball Reference) | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2006) |
| Jia Perkins | Starter/Star [1.1] | 28.0 | High [1.2] | 9.4 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 47.52 | Functioned as an attacking lead guard who was encouraged to create offense off the dribble rather than simply organize possessions. Contemporary coverage frequently noted her willingness to pressure defenses and embrace difficult perimeter assignments on an expansion roster still searching for offensive identity. (Basketball Reference) | None |
| Amanda Lassiter | Starter/Star [1.1] | 24.4 | Medium [1.1] | 8.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 35.38 | Operated primarily as the floor-spacing wing, giving Chicago needed perimeter volume even when the shooting percentages fluctuated. Analysts viewed her outside range as essential to creating room for Candice Dupree inside, making her value larger than the box score alone suggested. (Basketball Reference) | None |
| Bernadette Ngoyisa | Starter/Star [1.1] | 20.9 | Medium [1.1] | 10.1 | 5.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 42.11 | Filled the traditional center role by screening, finishing efficiently near the basket and battling on the glass. Independent season coverage often described her as one of the roster’s steadiest interior workers even while the expansion club struggled defensively. | None |
| Chelsea Newton | Key Contributor [1.05] | 24.0 | Medium [1.1] | 6.5 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 29.57 | Earned expanded minutes because of her defensive energy and versatility across the backcourt. Coaches consistently trusted her to disrupt passing lanes and defend multiple guard matchups, giving her responsibilities that exceeded her offensive workload. | None |
| Stacey Lovelace | Key Contributor [1.05] | 18.5 | Medium [1.1] | 7.4 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 30.03 | Brought veteran frontcourt stability off the bench, supplying physical rebounding and dependable interior minutes. Her experience became increasingly valuable as Chicago rotated through several lineup combinations during its inaugural campaign. (WNBA) | None |
| Brooke Wyckoff | Key Contributor [1.05] | 22.9 | Low [1.0] | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 20.58 | Accepted a low-usage role focused on spacing, passing and defensive effort rather than scoring. Even during an offensively difficult season, coaches continued to value her versatility and willingness to fill different frontcourt assignments. | None |
| Stacey Dales | Key Contributor [1.05] | 19.7 | Low [1.0] | 7.0 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 21.21 | Returned to a supporting role after time away from the league, serving mainly as a secondary ball-handler and perimeter shooter. Coverage of the expansion season frequently pointed to her leadership and professionalism as assets for a young locker room. | None |
| Elaine Powell | Bench [1.0] | 18.1 | Low [1.0] | 4.9 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 20.80 | Provided experienced point guard play whenever called upon, helping organize younger teammates and settle the offense. Her value came more from decision-making and leadership than offensive volume. | None |
| Deanna Jackson | Bench [1.0] | 15.0 | Low [1.0] | 6.0 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 20.20 | Worked as a reserve interior scorer whose minutes fluctuated with Chicago’s frontcourt rotations. She supplied physicality around the basket but remained a situational option throughout the regular season. | None |
| Coretta Brown | Bench [1.0] | 16.8 | Low [1.0] | 3.2 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 14.20 | Filled reserve guard duties with an emphasis on perimeter defense and energy. Coaches used her in shorter stretches to add ball pressure rather than as a primary offensive creator. | None |
| Ashley Robinson | Bench [1.0] | 10.4 | Low [1.0] | 1.8 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 12.00 | Served as a developmental post player whose defensive length earned occasional starts when additional rim protection was needed. Offensive responsibilities remained intentionally limited. | None |
| Liz Moeggenberg | Bench [1.0] | 10.1 | Low [1.0] | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 10.00 | Rookie forward who spent much of the season adapting to the professional game while providing depth at both forward spots. Contemporary independent coverage of her season was limited. | None |
| Katie Cronin | Bench [1.0] | 12.1 | Low [1.0] | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 8.40 | Used primarily as a reserve floor spacer during limited opportunities. Independent season-specific reporting was sparse, with most available coverage focusing on roster transactions rather than on-court analysis. | None |
| Nikki McCray | Bench [1.0] | 7.5 | Low [1.0] | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 7.40 | The veteran’s role centered on mentoring an expansion roster while contributing in brief stretches after injuries limited her availability. Much of the discussion surrounding her season emphasized leadership over production. | None |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | 308.9 | — | 97.6 | 48.1 | 22.7 | 16.9 | 399.80 | Expansion roster that relied heavily on Candice Dupree while experimenting with backcourt and frontcourt combinations throughout the regular season. | None |