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Chicago Sky Benches Diggins, Sparks Player Frustration

7/8/2026

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Story summary

Chicago Sky point guard Skylar Diggins was moved to the bench for the road game against the Phoenix Mercury.
She posted an Instagram story reading “Now I’m coming off the bench?????? Cool,” showing frustration.
Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh said the benching was a decision and explained his reasoning to Diggins.
Diggins, who averages 14.2 points, 4.9 assists and 3.2 rebounds, criticized the team’s practice-facility resources as insufficient.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1996, the WNBA began play in 1997 with eight teams and modest resources. The Houston Comets captured the inaugural championship, with Cynthia Cooper earning Finals MVP in a 65-51 win. Today, Chicago Sky point guard Skylar Diggins is being benched by coach Tyler Marsh, underscoring the league’s enduring resource challenges.

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Story summary

Chicago Sky point guard Skylar Diggins was moved to the bench for the road game against the Phoenix Mercury.
She posted an Instagram story reading “Now I’m coming off the bench?????? Cool,” showing frustration.
Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh said the benching was a decision and explained his reasoning to Diggins.
Diggins, who averages 14.2 points, 4.9 assists and 3.2 rebounds, criticized the team’s practice-facility resources as insufficient.

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