The Chicago Sky could trade for Los Angeles Sparks star Rickea Jackson.
After trading Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, the Chicago Sky could acquire Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks.
Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports reported that Chicago is negotiating a deal to send Ariel Atkins to Los Angeles for Jackson.
Jackson was the fourth overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Tennessee. She made the All-Rookie team after averaging 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
In Year 2, Jackson put up 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. She finished ninth in MVP voting.
For the Sky last season, Atkins averaged 13.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest. She has been in the WNBA since 2018. The guard has played for the Washington Mystics and Sky. She made two All-Star teams and five All-Defensive teams with Washington and won the 2019 title.
The Sky traded Reese to the Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.
Chicago has five first-round picks over the next three seasons after the Reese trade.
"This trade is designed to achieve roster balance and represents a great opportunity for all parties," Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said in a release. "Angel has achieved many record-breaking milestones in her first two years in the WNBA and has been a competitive force for the Sky. We are thankful for her many important contributions to this league and this game, and we know she will continue to have a big impact on the court and beyond. We wish Angel all the best in her next chapter."
It will be fascinating to see if Chicago trades Atkins to Los Angeles for Jackson. Like Reese, Jackson is a model off the court.