As the Chicago Sky get ready for another highly anticipated faceoff with the Indiana Fever, fans have had their fingers crossed for positive news on center Kamilla Cardoso's status. Luckily, after skipping out on a practice during the week due to shoulder soreness, it seems the Brazilian national team star will suit up against the Fever.

Head coach Tyler Marsh gave an update to Chicago State of Mind Sports that the former No. 3 overall pick fully participated in practice on June 6 and will ultimately be a game-time decision. Later, it was reported that Cardoso wasn't listed on the Sky's injury report, further suggesting that she'll be clear to play.

With Cardoso in the lineup, Chicago will be back to the full lineup it's been running for the first six games of the campaign. Plus, she'll be returning just in time to play in the historic first-ever WNBA game at the United Center.

Cardoso has been a key member of the Sky's young core, averaging 11.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists on 51.7% shooting from the field so far in the 2025 WNBA season. The 24-year-old put up a career-high 23 points on May 29 in the team's first win of the year over the Dallas Wings.

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Having Cardoso healthy will give the Sky an edge as they look for win No. 3 of the season over the ailing Fever, who will be without standouts Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Clark has alluded that her comeback could be soon, while Indiana provided recent updates on Cunningham's recovery process and return timeline.

Chicago is looking to turn its record around from a rough start to the campaign. The Sky landed on the wrong side of history, losing their first two contests by 60 combined points and ending up with the worst two-game negative point differential ever registered in the WNBA.

The Sky will be looking to get their revenge against the Fever when the game tips off at 8 p.m. ET.