"Ariel Atkins was designated as a core player by the Sky before being traded for Jackson, who is still on her rookie contract. With the Washington Mystics, the 5-foot-10 guard was a starter on the 2019 championship team, averaging 13.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.6 steals while shooting 44.4% from the field last season."
"Jackson joins a remade Sky roster that added seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins and 2021 WNBA champion Azura Stevens in free agency while re-signing Elizabeth Williams and Rachel Bonham. The organization also traded a 2028 first-round pick to the Mystics for guard Jacy Sheldon."
The Chicago Sky traded Ariel Atkins, a two-time All-Star, to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for the 2024 No. 4 overall pick, Rickea Jackson. The Sparks are building a competitive team for 2026, having signed several All-Stars. Atkins, a core player for the Sky, has a strong track record, including a championship with the Mystics. Jackson, a promising forward, joins a revamped Sky roster that has also made significant trades and signings to enhance their performance in upcoming seasons.
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