The Los Angeles Sparks traded forward Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky for two-time WNBA All-Star guard Ariel Atkins, the teams announced Sunday. No draft picks or additional assets were involved in the deal. The Sparks landed the 29-year-old guard as they continue their push to return to the WNBA Playoffs for the first time since 2020. Atkins can provide Los Angeles with a needed defensive presence in the backcourt alongside Kelsey Plum. The Sparks posted their worst defensive rating in franch
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The Chicago Sky acquired Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks for Ariel Atkins on Sunday. 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. “It’s thrilling to acquire one of the great young talents in this league in Jackson,” Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said.
It’s a busy week in the WNBA, with more than 80% of the league’s players out of contract entering free agency. A three-day window for free-agent negotiations opened Wednesday, and any signings or trades can become official Saturday. The Chicago Sky got an early start on their roster makeover by trading All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream on Monday for a pair of future first-round ...
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