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Sky's Stevens (knee) set for '26 debut vs. Lynx

ESPN · May 23, 2026, 12:18 AM

Key takeaways

  • Chicago Sky standout Azura Stevens will make her season debut Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Lynx, barring any setbacks in the morning, Stevens told ESPN on Friday evening.
  • "I'm so excited to make my return in front of our home crowd," Stevens said.
  • A 6-foot-6 forward, Stevens had yet to appear through the Sky's first five games of the season as she recovered from a bone bruise in her left knee that cut short her Unrivaled season.

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Chicago Sky standout Azura Stevens will make her season debut Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Lynx, barring any setbacks in the morning, Stevens told ESPN on Friday evening.

"I'm so excited to make my return in front of our home crowd," Stevens said. "I'm feeling really great thanks to our terrific medical staff."

A 6-foot-6 forward, Stevens had yet to appear through the Sky's first five games of the season as she recovered from a bone bruise in her left knee that cut short her Unrivaled season.

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