Sky Pulls Off Atkins-for-Jackson Trade to Boost Roster
Chicago Sky pull off a blockbuster sign-and-trade, sending Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for Rickea Jackson, a 6-foot-2 versatile scorer who immediately slots in as Chicago’s No. 2 scoring option behind Skylar Diggins. The Sparks gain a veteran 3-and-D guard, and Chicago reshapes its backcourt with draft assets included in the deal (rights to the No. 3 pick from 2025, plus a 2027 first-round pick swap and the Sky’s 2027 second-rounder) as part of a broader roster retooling.
