Wed Jan 29 22:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Sky Poised for Vandersloot’s Return: All-Time Assist Leader Expected to Re-Sign
**CHICAGO** – The Chicago Sky are on the verge of a significant roster addition, with point guard Courtney Vandersloot reportedly nearing a return to the franchise. Multiple sources indicate that the Sky’s all-time assist leader is poised to re-sign, ending her brief stint with the New York Liberty.
Vandersloot, who left Chicago in 2023 seeking a championship, achieved that goal last season with the Liberty. However, her free agency decision prioritized joining a team that values her contributions. The Sky, who drafted her third overall in 2011, appear to have won that competition.
While Vandersloot averaged 6.4 points and 4.8 assists in limited minutes (22.3 per game) for the Liberty last season, she is expected to fill a starting role in Chicago and provide the veteran leadership the team lacked in 2023. Despite considerable interest from other WNBA teams, many of which envisioned her in a bench role, Vandersloot’s return signifies the Sky’s commitment to attracting top-tier free agents. The move is seen as another step in the Sky’s efforts to re-establish themselves as a championship contender.
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