At some point, the pain became routine for Chicago Sky wing Diamond DeShields. She didn’t have any other choice. For more than four years, the pain was simply a constant. First from a grape ...

Diamond DeShields welcomes opportunity, expectations as veteran leader of Connecticut Sun’s rebuilt roster Chicago Sky guard Diamond DeShields (1) in action during a WNBA basketball game ...

Diamond DeShields was playing overseas in Italy in December 2019 when an MRI revealed the tumor. DeShields and another player had collided, resulting in what felt like a back injury.

Diamond's father, Delino DeShields, has no doubt his daughter acted independently. "Diamond is no follower," he said. " [Her] decision to come [to Tennessee] was her decision and hers alone." ...

Diamond DeShields had always thought it would be incredible to win an ESPY. Awards like Best Female Athlete and Best WNBA Player didn’t seem that far out of reach for the former Tennessee Lady ...

Diamond DeShields was one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2018 WNBA Draft, as she was coming off a professional season in Turkey — when the typical player was finishing a collegiate year ...

Chicago Sky guard Diamond DeShields celebrates after a big basket in the second half of a playoff game against the Phoenix Mercury on Sept. 11, 2019, at Wintrust Arena.

When Diamond DeShields shows up, people notice. Her style is singular, effortless and constantly changing. So, when she sat courtside (next to future Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan) at the WNBA’s ...

Diamond DeShields, with her older brother, Delino Jr., who plays center field for the Texas Rangers, and her father, Delino Sr., who played in the majors for 13 years.

Since DeShields was drafted No. 3 overall in April, WNBA fans have gotten a taste of what it's like to Diamond-watch—to see the kind of athleticism that elevates even the most mundane plays into ...

After the Sky drafted her third overall in the 2018 draft, DeShields broke out as a rookie. Last season, she was third on the team in playing time, averaging 28.4 minutes. She also scored 14.4 ...

Diamond DeShields' talent and potential overshadowed her circuitous route to the WNBA in the eyes of the Chicago Sky. With the third pick in the women's basketball professional league's draft on ...