Last Updated on July 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Regular Season

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Candace Parker Starter/Star [1.10] 28.3 High [1.20] 13.2 8.6 4.5 2.0 74.98 Operated as Chicago’s offensive hub from the frontcourt, frequently initiating sets while anchoring team defense. Independent coverage highlighted her leadership, versatility and ability to organize both ends of the floor as the defending champions leaned on her experience throughout the regular season. (Axios) WNBA All-Star (2022), All-WNBA Second Team (2022), WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2022)
Emma Meesseman Starter/Star [1.10] 28.6 High [1.20] 12.4 5.6 3.8 2.2 63.89 Slotted seamlessly into James Wade’s motion offense as a high-post facilitator rather than a volume scorer. Analysts frequently praised her decision-making, spacing and unselfish play, viewing her free-agent arrival as an ideal fit for Chicago’s ball-movement identity. (Axios) WNBA All-Star (2022)
Kahleah Copper Starter/Star [1.10] 28.7 High [1.20] 15.7 5.7 2.3 0.5 63.36 Functioned as the Sky’s primary downhill scorer, attacking in transition and pressuring defenses off the dribble. Season coverage consistently described her as the offensive engine whose relentless pace gave Chicago another dimension beyond half-court execution. (Axios) WNBA All-Star (2022)
Courtney Vandersloot Starter/Star [1.10] 26.5 High [1.20] 11.8 3.9 6.5 1.7 62.57 Continued directing one of the league’s most fluid offenses, prioritizing tempo and ball movement over individual scoring. Reporters regularly emphasized her command as the organizer who kept Chicago’s championship system functioning. (Axios) WNBA All-Star (2022)
Allie Quigley Starter/Star [1.10] 26.3 Medium [1.10] 11.4 2.5 2.9 0.9 42.11 Filled the familiar floor-spacing role, constantly working without the ball to create clean perimeter looks. Independent coverage noted that her shooting gravity remained essential even when she was not dominating the box score. (Axios) —
Azura Stevens Key Contributor [1.05] 21.9 Medium [1.10] 10.6 3.9 0.8 1.6 39.42 Provided frontcourt athleticism off the bench and often changed games with rim running and weak-side shot blocking. Observers viewed her energy and lineup flexibility as valuable against both traditional and small lineups. (Axios) —
Rebekah Gardner Key Contributor [1.05] 21.7 Medium [1.10] 8.4 3.3 1.3 1.9 34.19 Earned coaching trust through relentless perimeter defense and hustle after arriving from overseas. Coverage frequently pointed to her disruptive defensive pressure and willingness to accept difficult assignments. (Axios) WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2022)
Julie Allemand Bench [1.00] 16.1 Low [1.00] 3.0 1.6 3.4 0.7 17.40 Served primarily as a reserve playmaker, keeping the offense organized when the starters rested. Limited contemporary reporting focused on her passing instincts and international experience more than scoring. (Axios) —
Dana Evans Bench [1.00] 11.5 Low [1.00] 4.3 0.8 1.2 0.4 13.40 Worked in short backcourt stretches as an instant-offense option. Coverage suggested the season was largely about adapting to a deeper veteran rotation while continuing her development. (Axios) —
Sparkle Taylor Bench [1.00] 12.5 Low [1.00] 5.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 13.00 Appeared briefly before departing the roster. Independent season coverage was limited, with most discussion centered on roster depth rather than her on-court role. (Axios) —
Anneli Maley Bench [1.00] 11.0 Low [1.00] 2.0 1.8 0.8 1.1 11.40 Saw only limited opportunities during a veteran-heavy campaign. Contemporary independent reporting on her WNBA stint was sparse, with attention focused mainly on her rebounding energy. (Axios) —
Ruthy Hebard Bench [1.00] 9.7 Low [1.00] 2.3 1.7 0.5 0.4 9.80 Filled reserve frontcourt minutes when needed. Independent reporting on her regular-season role was limited, reflecting her position behind Chicago’s established veteran rotation. (Axios) —
Li Yueru Bench [1.00] 5.1 Low [1.00] 1.8 1.5 0.1 0.2 7.20 Used as developmental frontcourt depth after joining the roster during the season. Contemporary coverage was limited and largely discussed her long-term adjustment to the WNBA. (Wikipedia) —
Kaela Davis Bench [1.00] 10.0 Low [1.00] 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 4.00 Appeared only once before leaving the roster. Independent season reporting on her Chicago stint was extremely limited because of the brief appearance. (Wikipedia) —
Tina Krajisnik Bench [1.00] 2.5 Low [1.00] 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.5 3.00 Played only limited minutes in a deep frontcourt. Contemporary independent coverage of her regular-season contribution was minimal. (Wikipedia) —
Team Totals — 261.1 — 116.6 42.0 30.1 13.5 460.72 Defending champions relied on exceptional ball movement, veteran leadership and lineup versatility throughout the regular season, with multiple All-Stars sharing creation responsibilities instead of one dominant high-usage scorer. 4 WNBA All-Stars (2022), All-WNBA, All-Defensive honors

Playoff

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Candace Parker Starter/Star [1.10] 29.4 High [1.20] 14.8 10.8 4.6 4.0 89.50 Functioned as Chicago’s playoff fulcrum, initiating offense from the elbows while anchoring the interior defensively. Independent postseason coverage repeatedly highlighted how her rebounding, help defense and veteran decision-making kept the Sky competitive even when opponents loaded up on the perimeter. WNBA All-Star (2022), All-WNBA Second Team (2022), WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2022)
Kahleah Copper Starter/Star [1.10] 30.5 High [1.20] 16.8 3.8 0.9 2.0 61.25 Attacked relentlessly as Chicago’s primary downhill scorer, creating offense when half-court possessions stalled. Playoff analysis frequently noted that her transition speed and willingness to absorb contact gave the Sky their most consistent source of rim pressure. WNBA All-Star (2022)
Emma Meesseman Starter/Star [1.10] 29.6 High [1.20] 11.1 4.0 3.5 2.4 55.18 Operated as the connective piece in Chicago’s offense, calmly reading double teams and keeping the ball moving. Independent writers praised her versatility, pointing out that her passing and defensive positioning often mattered more than her scoring totals during the postseason. WNBA All-Star (2022)
Courtney Vandersloot Starter/Star [1.10] 28.3 High [1.20] 11.5 3.9 5.6 1.6 59.77 Controlled the pace from the point, consistently looking to create quality shots before hunting her own offense. Coverage throughout the playoffs emphasized her composure under pressure and ability to organize Chicago’s experienced lineup. WNBA All-Star (2022)
Allie Quigley Starter/Star [1.10] 29.0 Medium [1.10] 9.6 3.1 3.1 1.3 41.87 Continued stretching defenses through constant off-ball movement, even during a difficult shooting postseason. Analysts still viewed her spacing and veteran chemistry with the backcourt as important to Chicago’s offensive structure. —
Azura Stevens Key Contributor [1.05] 18.8 Medium [1.10] 7.4 3.8 0.5 1.9 31.54 Brought athletic energy off the bench, giving the Sky valuable switchability and weak-side rim protection. Independent postseason observations regularly cited her activity level as a useful change of pace against opposing frontcourts. —
Rebekah Gardner Key Contributor [1.05] 17.9 Medium [1.10] 5.0 3.3 1.8 1.2 26.10 Filled a defense-first reserve role, frequently matching up with opposing perimeter scorers. Playoff reporting praised her willingness to handle difficult assignments while contributing timely hustle plays despite limited offensive opportunities. WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2022)
Julie Allemand Bench [1.00] 11.5 Low [1.00] 2.5 0.5 2.0 0.4 10.80 Served as a steady secondary ball handler in brief playoff minutes. Independent coverage of her postseason role was limited, but observers consistently noted her passing vision and ability to settle the offense. —
Dana Evans Bench [1.00] 5.8 Low [1.00] 4.3 0.8 0.5 0.5 12.20 Saw only short bursts off the bench as Chicago leaned heavily on its veteran guards. Contemporary playoff coverage of her individual role was limited because of the condensed rotation. —
Ruthy Hebard Bench [1.00] 4.3 Low [1.00] 0.5 1.3 0.3 0.5 5.20 Played sparingly in the postseason as frontcourt depth behind established veterans. Independent reporting on her playoff contribution was limited due to her restricted role. —
Team Totals — 204.9 — 83.5 35.4 22.8 15.8 393.43 Chicago’s playoff rotation leaned on experienced veterans, emphasizing ball movement, positional versatility and defensive communication while shortening the bench during the postseason. WNBA Semifinalist (2022), Multiple All-Star, All-WNBA and All-Defensive selections (2022)