JacySheldon

News: 3 hours agoSheldon (ankle) will start Saturday's preseason game against Phoenix.

Spin: With Courtney Vandersloot (knee), Azura Stevens (knee) and DiJonai Carrington (foot) all sidelined, Sheldon will get the starting nod in Chicago's preseason opener. The 25-year-old, who was acquired in a trade from the Mystics on April 11, appeared in 30 regular-season games between Connecticut and Washington in 2025, averaging 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks while shooting 39.6 percent from downtown across 23.6 minutes.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Sheldon opened last season in a significant role for the Sun before being traded to the Mystics in exchange for Aaliyah Edwards. An ankle injury ended up ruining her campaign, costing her the final 12 games of 2025, and Sheldon's role with her new team was never quite able to become defined as a result. Overall, Sheldon averaged 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.9 steals in 23.6 minutes per contest across 28 regular-season games for Connecticut and two for Washington. She'll have yet another change of scenery in 2026 after being traded to the Sky for a first-round pick. Chicago's valuation on Sheldon's talent appears to be high, but she'll have to compete with Skylar Diggins, Courtney Vandersloot and DiJonai Carrington for playing time in the Sky backcourt, which makes Sheldon a somewhat risky fantasy option.