Michaela Onyenwere
25-Year-Old
Chicago Sky WNBA
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Injury Knee
Est. Return 7/27/2025
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4.5
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0.4
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
After averaging 8.9 points and 3.7 rebounds for Phoenix in 2023, Onyenwere's averages dropped to 6.6 points and 1.8 rebounds for Chicago in 2024. However, she still received a qualifying offer from the Sky and signed a one-year deal to return for a second season. Elizabeth Williams is healthy, while Chicago added Rebecca Allen, Courtney Vandersloot and Kia Nurse this offseason to replace Lindsay Allen, Brianna Turner and Isabelle Harrison. Chennedy Carter also remains a free agent ahead of the 2025 WNBA Draft. Despite all of the movement, Onyenwere's role in 2025 should remain somewhat similar to last season. She will likely play close to 20 minutes per game and be a spot starter when needed, but it'd be surprising if she delivered consistent fantasy production. Read Past Outlooks
Ruled out for Thursday
Onyenwere (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Storm, Sara Jane Gamelli of BallisLife.com reports.
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After sitting out Tuesday's contest against the Lynx due to a knee injury, Onyenwere will remain sidelined versus Seattle. The 25-year-old forward's next opportunity to take the floor comes Sunday against the Fever. With Angel Reese (back) questionable Thursday, Rebecca Allen and Maddy Westbeld may be needed to handle extra minutes in Chicago's frontcourt.
After sitting out Tuesday's contest against the Lynx due to a knee injury, Onyenwere will remain sidelined versus Seattle. The 25-year-old forward's next opportunity to take the floor comes Sunday against the Fever. With Angel Reese (back) questionable Thursday, Rebecca Allen and Maddy Westbeld may be needed to handle extra minutes in Chicago's frontcourt.
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After two years in New York, Onyenwere moved to Phoenix and thrived for a struggling Mercury squad. She averaged 8.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks in 23.8 minutes across 40 appearances -- all career highs. This offseason, she was traded to Chicago, along with Brianna Turner and four draft picks, in the deal that sent Kahleah Copper to Phoenix. Diamond DeShields and Isabelle Harrison both missed 2023 due to knee injuries, so their health in 2024 will play a key factor in Onyenwere's playing time. The Sky also have the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft after the blockbuster trade and could add another frontcourt option. Onyenwere's all-around skill set helped her flirt with top-50 status last year, but she isn't elite enough in any single category to be considered a must-start player in fantasy if she isn't playing close to 25 minutes per game.
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Won't play vs. Minnesota
Onyenwere (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lynx, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Struggles mightily in home loss
Onyenwere closed with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one block and one steal in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 86-49 loss to the Dream.
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Off report for Wednesday
Onyenwere (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Sky's injury report for Wednesday's game against the Dream, Meghan L. Hall of USA Today reports.
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Exits early, doesn't return Monday
Onyenwere (undisclosed) exited to the locker room with 3:13 remaining in the fourth quarter of Monday's 91-78 loss to the Lynx and didn't return, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports. Onyenwere finished with eight points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes.
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Logs 10 minutes
Onyenwere racked up five points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 10 minutes during Wednesday's 87-76 victory over the Wings.
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