Can Sevgi Uzun help stop the bleeding? After getting down to eight available players for Sunday’s game, the Sky (7-18) signed the 27-year-old point guard to a rest-of-season contract.
Uzun made her WNBA debut last year with the Wings, starting 19 games and averaging 4.4 points and 3 assists. She began the 2025 season with the Mercury but was waived after seven games.
Uzun won’t solve the team’s injury problems entirely. Leading scorer Ariel Atkins remains out with a leg injury, and both Hailey Van Lith and Michaela Onyenwere are listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Mystics.
But she gives the Sky something they’ve lacked: a real, experienced point guard. The team has the highest turnover rate in the league and has struggled with a stagnant offense since the All-Star break. Rachel Banham has filled in capably, but moving her off the ball could open up more shooting opportunities.
Another positive development: Angel Reese, who missed the last two games with a back injury, is listed as probable for Tuesday.
To make room for Uzun, the Sky waived eight-year veteran Moriah Jefferson. Jefferson was supposed to serve as the team’s back-up point guard, but a leg injury limited her. She appeared in only five games this season.
With the trade deadline approaching Aug. 7, the Sky still have time to make additional moves.
Jefferson, an eight-year veteran, appeared in only five games. The Sky likely will look to sign someone immediately.
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The three-on-three men’s league offered Caitlin Clark $5 million while she was still at Iowa. Co-founder Ice Cube told TMZ that Reese would not receive a similar offer.
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Cardoso outplayed former college teammate Aliyah Boston in the first half. But the Fever adjusted, showing why Cardoso’s next leap will have to come mentally.
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