Courtney Vandersloot says Sky — ‘under a microscope’ with Angel Reese — can return to winning identity

But this is different. Vandersloot ...

CHICAGO — Courtney Vandersloot didn’t think it would be this hard to sit on the sidelines. At this stage of her career, the Chicago Sky point guard is used to missing training camp. Vandersloot spent years logging winter seasons in Europe, flying back to Chicago with just enough time to reintegrate into the roster before diving into the WNBA regular season.

But this is different. Vandersloot sat out for the entirety of the first day of training camp Sunday at the UIC Athletic Center. On day two, she insisted on completing her personal workout while the team scrimmaged, simulating a normal practice day even as she was separated from the rest of the Sky roster.

This is the status quo for Vandersloot at the start of her 14th year in the WNBA. After suffering a torn ACL in a June 7 game last season, the guard is still completing a lengthy rehabilitation process. She won’t be available for the May 9 season opener and has not set a target date for a return.