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Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after tearing the ACL in her left knee during Sunday's win over the Minnesota Lynx. Jackson had been the Sky's leading scorer through four games, and her injury compounds Chicago's injury-plagued start as the team continues its roster retooling and looks ahead to upcoming games.
The Chicago Sky opened the season with a 98-83 win over the expansion Portland Fire, headlined by Kamilla Cardoso’s 22 points and 14 rebounds and Skylar Diggins’ 21 points with 11 assists on a strong pick-and-roll. The pair fueled a 48-pt paint attack and 34 free throws, while rookie Gabriela Jaquez added 10 points and 7 rebounds in her debut. The Sky trimmed turnovers and weathered a third-quarter push, with Diggins and Elizabeth Williams sealing it down the stretch. Chicago played shorthanded (illness/injury to Natasha Cloud, DiJonai Carrington, Azurá Stevens, Courtney Vandersloot) but still showed growth as they head on a four-game trip.
Connecticut Sun claim Hailey Van Lith off waivers from the Chicago Sky, adding the 2025 No. 11 overall pick with a rookie 3.5 PPG line and a strong preseason; Van Lith brings a decorated college résumé and Olympic 3x3 bronze to bolster the Sun's backcourt as they open the home slate May 10 vs. Seattle.
Chicago Sky waived Hailey Van Lith after one season due to a style-of-play mismatch, and signed veteran guard Natasha Cloud to a one-year, $555,000 deal to help their rebuild after a 10–34 season and trading Angel Reese. Van Lith, the 11th pick in 2025, will be free to sign with another team once waivers clear, with Seattle, Atlanta, Portland (Fire), and Toronto (Tempo) among reported potential destinations ahead of the May 7 roster deadline. Cloud brings a track record of defense and playmaking as the Sky reshuffle their roster with Diggins, Jaquez, Jackson, and Stevens joining the rotation.
Chicago Sky sign Natasha Cloud to a one-year, $550,000 contract and waive Hailey Van Lith; Cloud, a three-time All-Star and 2019 champion, adds veteran guard depth after spending 2025 with the New York Liberty, while Van Lith, the Sky’s 2025 No. 11 pick, faced a limited rookie season.
Angel Reese returned to Chicago in a Dream uniform as Atlanta beat the Sky 87-78 in a preseason game, finishing with 8 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals in 13 minutes. The night featured a Sky tribute video and fan ovations as Reese closed her Sky chapter after being traded to the Dream for 2027 and 2028 first-round picks. She described feeling grateful and said the transition with her new teammates and coaches has been seamless as Atlanta aims for a title.
The Chicago Sky traded Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for two first-round picks, launching a broad roster overhaul as GM Jeff Pagliocca reshapes the team with newcomers like Rickea Jackson, Jacy Sheldon, Kamilla Cardoso and Skylar Diggins while dealing with injuries to Vandersloot and Stevens; Chicago pursues a faster, more disruptive game plan and playoff contention, aiming to rebuild the culture that produced the 2021 title rather than rely on past glories.
UCLA champion Gabriela Jaquez was drafted No. 5 overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2026 WNBA Draft, part of a Bruins-rich first round that set a UCLA record for players selected in one class; the Sky also added Latasha Lattimore and Tonie Morgan in later rounds, continuing UCLA’s standout draft run that featured several Bruins headed to the pros.
The Chicago Sky drafted UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, aiming to add length, floor-spacing shooting and two-way versatility to bolster a culture reset; Jaquez will space the floor, crash the boards and learn behind veterans Skylar Diggins-Smith and DiJonai Carrington as she transitions to the pro game.
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.
Chicago Sky traded Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks for Rickea Jackson, part of a busy offseason that includes Angel Reese’s trade away and new additions such as Azurá Stevens, Skylar Diggins, and the re-signings of Elizabeth Williams and Rachel Banham, with Jackson expected to be a central piece as Chicago rebuilds.
Angel Reese says the hard, 'uncomfortable' work ahead after being traded from Chicago to the Atlanta Dream will fuel a fresh championship run, stressing the need to sit with herself away from social media and take scary steps toward winning; she spoke on a panel with Paige Bueckers in Los Angeles amid her Victoria’s Secret campaign launch, while highlighting her LSU NCAA title run and her pro success with the Sky as the 2026 season approaches (May 8 start, Dream opener May 10).
Angel Reese remains with the Chicago Sky for now, despite recent controversies and a suspension, with the team indicating she is on the roster as they move forward. The Sky's relationship with Reese appears stable, but her future in Chicago remains uncertain amid ongoing league negotiations and team struggles.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Angel Reese, a talented but problematic player, and her fit with the Chicago Sky and the Minnesota Lynx's decision to avoid her in the draft, highlighting her recent suspension and ongoing issues with team management.
Chicago Sky GM Jeff Pagliocca confirmed that Angel Reese remains on the team roster despite recent tensions and incidents, emphasizing the franchise's commitment to moving forward with her as a key player. The Sky struggled in 2025, finishing with the worst record in the league, amid internal issues and injuries, but are looking to rebuild and improve their roster for future success.