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Chicago Sky acquire Rickea Jackson from Los Angeles Sparks

sportsApr 12, 20268202

The Chicago Sky acquired forward Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks and sent guard Ariel Atkins to Los Angeles to complete the deal. Jackson was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and will join a Sky frontcourt that includes Azurá Stevens, Kamilla Cardoso, Elizabeth Williams and second-year forward Maddy Westbeld. The Sky cleared salary-cap space by moving Atkins and added Jackson while she remains on a rookie contract, giving Chicago a more scoring-oriented frontcourt option. This is the Sky's second major trade of the offseason as the team continues to reshape its roster ahead of free agency and the draft.

Key Highlights

Chicago traded guard Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks for Rickea Jackson.
Rickea Jackson was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
Sky cleared cap space and added Jackson on a rookie contract.
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