Just as the Chicago Sky are starting to find their rhythm, the team has been hit with a significant setback. Kamilla Cardoso, a key part of the Sky’s frontcourt, will be absent from the lineup as she joins Brazil’s national team for the upcoming FIBA Women’s AmeriCup.
Cardoso, 24, will travel to Santiago, Chile, to compete in the AmeriCup from June 28 to July 6, according to WNBA insider Roberta F. Rodrigues. The Chicago Sky will only play two games during that window, but losing one of their best players, even briefly, comes at a critical time.
Cardoso has been a core part of Chicago’s frontcourt, forming a powerful duo with Angel Reese. The pair, who both entered the WNBA last season, have started to develop strong chemistry as the Sky’s twin towers.
Reese Must Shoulder the Load
With Cardoso sidelined, Angel Reese will be asked to do even more for a Sky team still trying to claw their way up the standings. After starting the season 0–4, Chicago has now won two games in a row. Showing promise but still facing an uphill battle in a competitive league.
The Sky will likely fill Cardoso’s absence with a committee approach, but there’s no question that Reese will have to take on a larger role on both ends of the floor.
What’s Next for the Chicago Sky?
The Sky have just two games scheduled during Cardoso’s absence, minimizing the damage on paper. But the timing could still affect momentum during a season where every win counts.
With Cardoso representing her country in a crucial international tournament. The Sky will rely heavily on Reese’s agility, rebounding, and scoring to keep their upward trend going.
