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Chicago Sky Trade Ariel Aktins, Acquire Rickea Jackson From LA Sparks
Rickea Jackson adds perimeter scoring and upside after averaging 14.7 points last season, while Chicago reshapes a roster built around veteran guards.
- On Sunday, the Chicago Sky traded two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks for forward Rickea Jackson, completing another major roster move during a busy offseason.
- Chicago acquired Atkins in February 2025 to improve backcourt depth, but she appeared in 34 games averaging 13.1 points while shouldering heavy playmaking duties; using the core designation mechanism allowed the Sky to avoid losing her in free agency.
- Jackson, a 6-foot-2 forward and fourth overall 2024 draft pick, averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season while shooting 42.4% from the field. Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said the acquisition is "thrilling."
- This trade follows Chicago's decision six days ago to trade All-Star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028. The Sky also signed seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins and 2021 WNBA champion Azura Stevens this weekend.
- With the WNBA Draft approaching Monday and Chicago holding the fifth pick, the team aims to build around younger players like Jackson and recent acquisition Jacy Sheldon, establishing a clearer long-term direction.
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Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins
The Chicago Sky have acquired Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks for Ariel Atkins. Jackson was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season.
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