Major Roster Changes in Chicago
The Chicago Sky have ramped up their offseason restructuring efforts this Sunday, completing a direct player-for-player trade with the Los Angeles Sparks. The organization announced that they have secured forward Rickea Jackson, sending guard Ariel Atkins to Los Angeles in the process.
Profile of the New Addition
Rickea Jackson, 25, is set to enter her third professional season in the WNBA. Originally drafted by the Sparks in the first round of the 2024 draft out of the University of Tennessee, she has already established herself as a consistent offensive presence. During her time on the court, she has maintained solid production figures:
- Points per game: 14
- Rebounds per game: 3.6
- Assists per game: 1.6
- 3-point shooting accuracy: 35%
Departure of Ariel Atkins
Ariel Atkins departs Chicago after a single season with the team. During her stint with the Sky, she proved to be a versatile contributor, averaging 13.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, while also adding 1.6 steals per game and shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
Prior to her time in Chicago, Atkins enjoyed an illustrious eight-year tenure with the Washington Mystics. Her decorated career includes two All-Star appearances and five total selections to the All-Defensive Team—one first-team and four second-team honors.