Chicago Sky Loses Kamilla Cardoso for AmeriCup Tournament

Kamilla Cardoso, the Chicago Sky's promising second-year center, recorded a career-high 27 points in her final game before temporarily leaving the team to represent Brazil in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup. Her departure comes at a challenging time for the struggling Sky, who hold a 4-10 record and face adjustments in her absence, with coach Tyler Marsh considering moving Angel Reese to center or increasing veteran Elizabeth Williams' playing time. Cardoso’s absence is expected to last through two or three games, with a return projected around July 6. Despite her strong individual performance and status as a key contributor averaging 11.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, there are concerns about the Sky's management of her development, including inconsistent minutes and shot distribution. The team faces criticism amid a difficult season when losing such a pivotal interior presence, but teammates acknowledge Cardoso's importance both on and off the court. Cardoso’s commitment to Brazil continues a national-team tradition, highlighted by her previous AmeriCup MVP award and international success.